Circle X Theatre Co

Los Angeles, CA   |  www.circlextheatre.org

Mission

Circle X is a not-for-profit ensemble theatre company dedicated to highly provocative and boldly theatrical productions of new and rarely-seen plays. We believe in imagination over budget, adrenaline over inertia and excellence over all. Through art and action we cultivate a better community.

Since 1996, Circle X has been one of the only arts organizations in Los Angeles committed to the development and production of new plays. In a city focused on commercialization and mainstream entertainment, we commit to investing in the innovative and unknown. Circle X was founded in early 1996 by seven artists drawn together by a common dream of creating an artistic home. Today, with 50 members and a production history of 27 mainstage productions (including 15 world premieres), we are still committed to the mission created by the founders.

Ruling year info

2018

Artistic Director

Mr. Tim Wright

Main address

3269 Casitas Ave. Atwater Village Theatre

Los Angeles, CA 90039 USA

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EIN

95-4582474

NTEE code info

Theater (A65)

Performing Arts (A60)

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Circle X produces two to three mainstage productions per year. We strive for at least one World Premiere every season, and only produce when we are passionate about the material and believe it supports our mission. We are known for our minimalist, highly theatrical aesthetic and the intelligence of our work. In addition, we produce an annual Free Reading Series. This public series features four to six new works and often utilizes directors and actors from other Los Angeles arts organization in addition to many of our ensemble members. We try to include the playwright if possible and hold talkbacks after every reading.

Our goal is to produce a regular three-show season in addition to free readings, workshops, outreach activities and creative opportunities for our ensemble. Circle X needs a permanent home and paid staff to accomplish these goals. Thanks to a generous matching grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, we have hired a full-time development director. This is the first step in our strategic plan. We hope to hire two more full-time staff positions, begin a capital campaign, expand our annual season to three shows and increase our budget from 111,000 to 150,000 by 2011. We have the organizational capacity to accomplish these goals, from our dedicated staff to our proven track record of artistic excellence.

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Circle X Theatre Co

Board of directors
as of 07/27/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Bob Clendenin

Gwyn Fawcett McColl

Bob Clendenin

John Combs

Matthew Bretz

Rebecca Avery

Wendy Willoughby

Richard Augustine

Sarah Lang

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No