Diversionary Theatre Productions, Inc.
Diversionary Theatre Productions, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBT stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion. Our vision is to foster and amplify the next generation of LGBT voices by providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.
About
33 Years of Groundbreaking Theatre & Arts EducationThe mission of Diversionary Theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought-provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBT stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion. Our vision is to foster and amplify the next generation of LGBT voices by providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.Diversionary Theatre (Diversionary) is the third-oldest LGBT theatre in the country, founded in 1986 during the darkest days of the HIV/AIDS crisis in order to bring to light important social issues that impact the quality of life of LGBT people. Diversionary has been a beacon for a community searching for a platform to be heard for over three decades. The rapidly evolving national debate over LGBT rights, marriage equality, adoption rights, discrimination, and bullying all speak to the need for our mission, and indeed, Diversionary has been instrumental in fostering the conversation over these issues in San Diego.Diversionary is a rare yet essential part of the American cultural landscape, and as the only LGBT theatre in San Diego, a vital part of the community's arts ecology. Since its inception Diversionary has produced over 150 World, West Coast and San Diego premieres and revivals, as well as a host of arts education programs sowing cultural tolerance and a theatre-going audience of the future.Our Arts Education Program is focused on providing cross-cultural understanding around LGBT themes and providing resources for participants to gain a better understanding of themselves and the broader world in which they live. While we are a small theatre organization, we are proud of the diversity of what we are able to offer. Our education program provides arts education activities that are integrated throughout Diversionarys mainstage productions and also provide stand-alone programming in our historic site in University Heights, and in classrooms at participating schools across San Diego County. Awards and Accomplishments -WINNER of multiple San Diego Critics Circle Awards: -2018 Outstanding Lead Performance for Wrekless Watson for Cardboard Piano -2017 Outstanding New Play for Ballast by Georgette Kelly -2017 Outstanding Solo Performance for Shana Wride in 2.5 Minute Ride -2017 Outstanding Featured Performance for Annie Hinton in Well -2016 Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Justin Huertas in Lizard Boy The Musical -2016 Outstanding Score for a Musical for The Boy Who Danced On Air -2016 Recipient of the prestigious 2016 Don Braunagal Award for Outstanding Work -Named the #1 Reason San Diego Theatre Rocks by City Beat Magazine for 2017. -Diversionary is an economic anchor in University Heights and its resident businesses, attracting over 10,000 patrons annually to the neighborhood. - Diversionary reaches over 600 public school students annually through its Student Matinee serving San Diego Middle High Schools and after school program serving San Diego Elementary schools. - Diversionarys unique Teen-Versionary program, brings together a diverse group of LGBTQ+A students to work together to produce a new show featuring important social themes. - Diversionarys Stonewall Salon is San Diegos only performing arts program specifically serving the elderly LGBT community, a segment of our population in need of social programs as they rarely have extended family or children.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The mission of diversionary theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse lgbt stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The mission of diversionary theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse lgbt stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of CA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 4545 PARK BOULEVARD, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92116.
- The non-profit has a total of 30 employees, as reported on their form for 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $66,350.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- 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 O.
- The organization pays $385,598 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $107,265 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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