Jungle Theater
Jungle Theater
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About this organization
Mission
The Jungle Theater, located in the diverse Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis, is one of the country’s most dynamic theaters, renowned for its imaginative productions and intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen, now in her fourth season, the Jungle is focusing on new work, including world premiere commissions, and is deeply dedicated to gender parity and inclusive representation onstage and behind the scenes. The Jungle's mission is to create powerful and poetic theater in the intimate Jungle home, which is deeply rooted in its Minneapolis neighborhood. Its mission is to be a neighborhood theater with national impact, sparking meaningful dialogue with audiences through compelling stories, masterful acting and exquisite design.
About
MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS:THE JUNGLE'S MISSION IS TO CREATE COURAGEOUS, RESONANT THEATER THAT CHALLENGES, ENTERTAINS, AND SPARKS EXPANSIVE CONVERSATION. THE JUNGLE'S VISION IS TO BE A NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER WITH NATIONAL IMPACT, INDISPENSABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND ASPIRATIONAL TO THE FIELD. FOUNDED IN 1991, THE JUNGLE DEMONSTRATES HOW THE ARTS CAN BE A CATALYST FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, WITH A STRONG HISTORY OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS. IN 1999 THE THEATER MOVED INTO ITS PERMANENT HOME, AN INTIMATE 148-SEAT SPACE ACROSS THE INTERSECTION FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION. ALONG WITH ITS REPUTATION FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, THE JUNGLE IS PRIZED BY ARTISTS FOR SUPPORTING THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAREER-DEFINING OPPORTUNITIES. SARAH RASMUSSEN BECAME ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IN JULY 2015.AN ANNUAL SEASON OF FIVE OR MORE PRODUCTIONS OF NEW, CONTEMPORARY, AND CLASSIC WORKS IS PRESENTED ON THE JUNGLE THEATER'S STAGE. EACH SEASON ENGAGES TOP TWIN CITIES AREA ARTISTS AND PROVIDES BREAKTHROUGH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MID-CAREER AND EMERGING ARTISTS. THE THEATER'S CURRENT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, SARAH RASMUSSEN, HAS RE-INVIGORATED THE JUNGLE THEATER'S COMMITMENT TO NEW PLAYS, LEVERAGING HER CONSIDERABLE NETWORK OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATER ORGANIZATIONS. HER APPROACH TO PROGRAMMING, CASTING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS ALSO INCLUSIVE OF DIVERSE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES, WITH A CURRENT FOCUS ON EXPANDING PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE FEMALE THEATER ARTISTS.IN 2019, OUR SHOWS CONTINUED TO BE CRITICALLY WELL-RECEIVED, WITH STRONG BOX OFFICE SALES. THE JUNGLE THEATER MAKES MANY TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNTED RATES, WITH MANY THAT ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE, TO ENGAGE A BROADER CONSTITUENCY, INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS PROJECT SUCCESS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To create powerful and poetic theater in the intimate jungle home, which is deeply rooted in its minneapolis neighborhood.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Create powerful and poetic theater in the intimate jungle home.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as MN.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 2951 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55408.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 155 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $17,361.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization pays $1,226,351 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $136,369 in fundraising expenses.