WOODLAWN THEATRE INC
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Woodlawn Theatre and it's Academy enhance the social capital of the San Antonio community be developing the talents, community spirit, and artistic sensibilities of all who participate.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Woodlawn Main Stage Theatre
Current Programming consists of:
6 main stage musicals all of which will feature 12 performances with the exception of the holiday and summer productions which will feature 15 performances.
Woodlawn Academy for the Performing Arts
4 youth productions with 3 to 9 peformances each
18 to 20 Leg Up Class are offered weekly through the Woodlawn Academy for the Performing Arts for intro to advanced in acting, vocals, and dance
Adult Dance Classes series that is offered in a 4 class package or on a drop in basis. Currently jazz and tap classes are available and have been wildly popular.
7 Summer camp Offerings which will include- happily ever after, broadway bound, show camp, make up camp, tech camp x 2, and a musical theatre boot camp, as well as customized camp offerings for sister non profits
Performance Outreach Program which brings the Academy's Musical Theatre Educational excellence out into the community.
Academy Youth Fun Nights allow academy youth to strengthen friendships while having fun off the stage and include movie nights, karoke nights, as well as other themed nights.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To engage productivity in the collaborative process of musical theatre.
To build understanding of the technique and craft of musical theatre.
To develop an appreciation of and respect for all involved in the theatrical process.
To be a model of diversity for our community
To produce a wide variety of main stage and youth productions that engage, challenge and inspire the entire San Antonio community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
extending community relationships through events and partnerships
cultivating a more sophisticated audience through show diversity
growing online content and accessibility
strengthening our artistic mission through continual expansion of program offerings and scholarship funded opportunities
continuing to build on internal capabilities through training, collaboration, and team emphasis
sustaining and growing donor and patron relationships through good stewardship and relationship building
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
In 8th season of 6 full scale musical productions a season
Highly trained, collaborative staff
Committed, highly qualified, diverse, hands on board of directors
Youth program history of excellence
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
awards
scholarship funds
7 seasons of theatre
7 summers of camp
7 seasons of youth productions
board equity and diversity and commitment and other growth
customized offerings for sister non profits
augmentation of adult dance classes
education nights
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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WOODLAWN THEATRE INC
Board of directorsas of 10/06/2021
Melissa Gonzales
Fonda Gossen
retired teacher
Kim Ross
owner/operator Dermatologist
Bryan Stanton
operations entertainment
David Ford
human resources USAA
Maggie Wilmoth
Realtor
Sherry Wehner
Owner/operator physician
Melissa Gonzales
retired retail buyer
Dori Wile
Vice President of Marketing Impact Workplace
Chris Duke
Director of Intermediate and Middle Levels at St Luke Episcople
Tim Hedgepeth
Member of Drama Faculty at Northwest Vista
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? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes