Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc
Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Goodspeed Musicals is to be the leader in preserving and producing musical theatre of the highest quality by: •Rethinking, restoring and producing works that are valued and significant in the history of musical theatre; •Developing new musical theatre works; •Nurturing the talents of new composers, lyricists and librettists; •Encouraging and developing the talents of artists, technicians, and administrators; •Inspiring future audiences through education programs and outreach efforts; •Preserving and expanding the archival collections of its Scherer Library of Musical Theatre and making them available for professional use; •Maintaining the Goodspeed Opera House, a national historic landmark.
About
During 2018 The Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, Inc continued to fulfill its mission statement to be dedicated to the heritage of musical theater by the production of three shows on its main stage, "Will Rogers Follies", "Oliver", and "The Drowsy Chaperone". Attendance at the Opera House for 2018 was 78,366 patrons at 259 performances. Also part of the Goodspeed mission is the development of new works to add to the repertoire by such projects as, Festival of New Artists, and the New York University Collaborative. These are held in January of each year. Also in 2018 was the Writers Colony where 50 writers were in residence for 4 weeks to work on new musicals. Also during 2018 several Education programs were held. They included, Scenic Painting Intensive-Foam Carving, Audition Boot Camp and Movers Boot Camp and Observership Program. These brought students from around the world to learn about Musical Theater. During 2018 The Terris Theater in Chester CT presented three shows, You are Here, Cyrano with actor Peter Dinklage, from Game of Thrones, and a Connecticut Christmas Carol. Attendance at The Terris Theater was 18,344 patrons at 121 performances. Total attendance for 2018 was 96,710 patrons at 380 performances.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Goodspeed opera house foundation,inc. was formed in 1959 to restore the 19th century goodspeed opera house and reactivate it as a professional theatre in 1963. under the direction of michael p. price since 1968, goodspeed has achieved international acclaim as the home of musical theatre. dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theatre and the development of new works to add to the repertoire, goodspeed pioneered the practice of rethinking, restoring, and revitalizing america's musical theatre heritage.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The mission of goodspeed musicals is to be the leader in preserving and producing musical theatre of the highest quality by rethinking, restoring, and producing valued works.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CT.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as PO BOX A, EAST HADDAM, CT, 064230281 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 419 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$947,464.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 33 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1959.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $7,641,024 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $761,845 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.