Dallas Childrens Theater Inc.
Dallas Childrens Theater Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL QUALITY THEATER TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE LIVE THEATER.
About
DCT'S THEATER PRODUCTION SEASON OFFERS UP TO 10 PLAYS FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES ON A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS AND THEMES, FROM FAVORITE CLASSICS TO WORKS BASED ON POPULAR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TO RELEVANT, EDGY TEEN ISSUES. DCT OFFERS MUSICALS, DRAMAS, PUPPET THEATER, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN TO DELIGHT AND INSPIRE ALL AGES. DCT ANNUALLY REACHES AN AVERAGE OF OVER 86,000 PERSONS THROUGH THIS OFFERING; MOST SIGNIFICANT ARE STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES WHEREBY STUDENT SPONSORS (DISTRICTS OR PTAS) RECEIVE DISCOUNTED TICKETS AND FREE STUDY GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR CURRICULUM-RELATED ACTIVITIES. DCT ALSO OFFERS FREE OR DEEPLY DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. PRODUCTIONS ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN WITH SENSORY NEEDS CONTINUE TO BE A PART OF THE SEASON AS WELL. DCT CONTINUES ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS THROUGH DCT STORYTIME, AN INITIATIVE THAT TAKES ELEMENTS OF DCT'S PROFESSIONAL PLAYS OUT INTO THE NEIGHBORHOODS. PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND TEACHING ARTISTS GO INTO LIBRARIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY VENUES AS A WAY OF BOTH INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT OF THEATER TO SOME AUDIENCES AND CREATING A DEEPER CONNECTION BETWEEN DCT AND OTHERS. PRESENTATIONS CAN INCLUDE PERFORMANCES, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, EARLY SCRIPT READINGS, PLAY FOCUS GROUPS AND MUCH MORE. RECENT VISITS INCLUDE NEXUS RECOVERY CENTER, CITY SQUARE FOOD ON THE MOVE AT PARK LANE TERRACE APARTMENTS, TRINITY RIVER MISSION AND 25 LIBRARIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Dallas children's theater, inc. is dedicated to providing professional, top quality theater to children and their families, especially to those who would not otherwise have an opportunity to experience live theater. the organization's principal activities include theater season productions, operation of a theatrical school, performances for children with special needs and several educational extension programs in dallas, texas. the organization also tours nationally, performing in community facilities.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Dedicated to providing professional quality theater to children and their families, especially to those who would not otherwise have an opportunity to experience live theater.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is TX, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 5938 SKILLMAN ST, DALLAS, TX, 75231.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 176 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $562,942.
- The organization has 37 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $2,188,998 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $403,022 in fundraising expenses.