SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC

EIN: 061555859 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WATERBURY, CT

Total Revenue
$298,001
Total Expenses
$351,253
Total Assets
$36,563
Net Assets
$-58,648
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
EMILY MATTINA
Phone
2037542531
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $298K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $351K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE AS STATED IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED OR THE PURPOSES TO BE PROMOTED BY THE CORPORATION ARE TO FOSTER IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN APPRECIATION FOR ALL ASPECTS OF LITERATURE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS BY EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC AND CLASSROOM PERFORMANCES, SEMINARS, PROFESSIONALLY LED PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT PARTICIPATION, DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL TEXT, AND BY ANY AND ALL OTHER APPROPRIATE MEANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $67,378 Revenue: $39,400

SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: SHAKESPERIENCE DESIGNS CUSTOM SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. THESE IN-DEPTH THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND OTHER...

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SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: SHAKESPERIENCE DESIGNS CUSTOM SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. THESE IN-DEPTH THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LEAD PARTICIPATING STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF ADAPTING, REHEARSING AND PERFORMING A PLAY. IN ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 35 SESSIONS, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE: TEAMWORK BETWEEN STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND THEATRE PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DEVELOP AND DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WITH A FINAL PERFORMANCE OUTLETS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH ALL THEATRE ARTS STUDENT ACTION AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LANGUAGE ARTS PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILL STRENGTHENING BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM INTEGRATION INCREASED ATTENDANCE ENCOURAGEMENT TO READ "ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENT CHARACTER, RESPECT, AND SELF-ESTEEM LOVE OF LEARNING AND CREATIVE CURIOSITY THIS YEAR, SHAKESPERIENCE CONDUCTED MORE THAN 134 SESSIONS OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS FOR WELL OVER APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $155,421

SUMMER SEASON: SHAKESPEARE IN THE LITCHFIELD HILLS IS AN IMMERSIVE COMMUNITY EVENT CULMINATING IN FIVE FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR "SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK" PRESENTATIONS OF "ROMEO & JULIET (AUGUST...

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SUMMER SEASON: SHAKESPEARE IN THE LITCHFIELD HILLS IS AN IMMERSIVE COMMUNITY EVENT CULMINATING IN FIVE FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR "SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK" PRESENTATIONS OF "ROMEO & JULIET (AUGUST 2024)", PRODUCED BY SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND FEATURING PROFESSIONAL EQUITY ACTORS TOGETHER WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AMATEUR PERFORMERS. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THIS ECONOMIC-DRIVING AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAM. THE ENSEMBLE INCLUDES A VOLUNTEER STEERING COMMITTEE, PUBLICITY TEAM, EDUCATION INTERNS, BACKSTAGE CREW, USHERS, WARDROBE CREW, SCENIC PAINTERS & CARPENTERS, HOST FAMILIES, AND MORE. THE EVENT IS ANTICIPATED AND PUBLICIZED BY ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS LEADING UP TO THE FINAL PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS. 1300 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES JOINED OUR AUDIENCE FOR FREE PERFORMANCES THEY CALLED IT "INCREDIBLY SPECIAL," "DELIGHTFUL," "FAST PACED,- AND "WORLD CLASS" 190 HOUSEHOLDS DONATED BEFORE THE FIRST PERFORMANCE 14 BUSINESSES SPONSORED IN THE PROGRAM BOOK

Program 3
Expenses: $89,536 Revenue: $31,321

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS ARE SHAKESPERIENCE'S SIGNATURE SERIES OF IN-CLASS PROGRAMS, DESIGNED WITH SEVERAL VERSIONS FOR VARIOUS...

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS ARE SHAKESPERIENCE'S SIGNATURE SERIES OF IN-CLASS PROGRAMS, DESIGNED WITH SEVERAL VERSIONS FOR VARIOUS AGE AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS. TWO ACTORS DEMONSTRATE A HONED TEACHING STYLE TO LEAD THE CLASS THROUGH CURRICULAR LESSONS RELEVANT TO SHAKESPEARE,POETRY, ACTING, FOLKLORE, MYTHOLOGY, EL BARRIO AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THEY EMPOWER THE STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE CLASSIC TEXTS OR SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGE AS THEY PERFORM WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTORS RIGHT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. TOGETHER THEY FIND THE CHARACTERS AND THEMES RELATABLE TO THEIR OWN LIVES, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BETWEEN EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHING ARTISTS. SHAKESPERIENCE ALSO PERFORMED DIA DE LOS REYES, AN ORIGINAL THREE KINGS DAY MUSICAL, IN MANY CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS. THIS YEAR, SHAKESPERIENCE PERFORMED MORE THAN 257 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES FOR MORE THAN 11,000 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. .

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $212,996
Program Service Revenue $76,213
Investment Income $20
Other Revenue $8,772
TOTAL REVENUE $298,001

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $202,344
Fundraising Expenses $2,706
Program Expenses $326,080
Other Expenses $148,909
TOTAL EXPENSES $351,253

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $298,001 $343,835 -0.1%
Expenses $351,253 $364,978 0.0%
Net Income $-53,252 $-21,143 +1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
27
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$99,750
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMILY MATTINA ARTISTIC DIR 50.00
Officer
$78,750 $0 $78,750
JEFFREY T LAPHAM EXECUTIVE PR 20.00
Officer
$21,000 $0 $21,000
FRANCIS BATISTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN CICCHETTI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS DONATO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISA HUNT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REP RON NAPOLI JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN KEHOE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES O'ROURKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN SLIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL C VOLLARO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRNA WATANABE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND WORK VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $298,001 $351,253 $36,563 $-53,252
2024 $343,835 $364,978 $25,977 $-21,143
2023 $384,648 $422,584 $61,005 $-37,936
2022 $383,013 $370,963 $89,272 $12,050
2021 $307,469 $173,613 $147,915 $133,856
2020 $306,178 $391,283 $50,189 $-85,105
2019 $355,827 $382,252 $65,563 $-26,425
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