EVANSTON 2ND ACT PLAYERS INC

Showcasing new talent for the stage

aka 2nd Act Players   |   Evanston, IL   |  Evanston2ndactplayers.com

Mission

To showcase new talent, both actors and writers, for the stage. To present stories about key 2nd acts in people's lives.

Ruling year info

2015

Founder and creative director

John N. Frank

Main address

2304 Lawndale Ave

Evanston, IL 60201 USA

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EIN

47-3973278

NTEE code info

Theater (A65)

Performing Arts (A60)

Theater (A65)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Our major need first, last and always is attracting larger audiences to our performances. WE have tried hiring a marketing consultant, we have tried a multimedia advertising progrsam, and we constantly use word-of-mouth

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

#MeTooPlayFestival

Will will showcase six new short plays that deal with issues key to the #MeToo movement in two weekends of staged readings of these scripts.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Women and girls

An origianl two-act drama we will produce in November which looks at the American immigrant experience through the eyes of an Italian-American family on New Year's Eve 1960.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Seniors

Where we work

Our results

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How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Average dollar price for performance tickets

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Showcase new talent for the stage, both actors and playwrights as well as directors and new stage managers. We seek to be a first stepping stone for those hoping to make careers in theater.

A nual new scripts competitions to find new playwrights.

Unfortunately we have had difficulty finding board members who want to work rather than be merely figureheads, so our capabilities have been limited.

We brought one of our productions from Chicago to a New York stage in early 2019! And we will be holding a One-Act Play Festival in May with the theme of Women's Empowerment, featuring two plays with strong women heroes.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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EVANSTON 2ND ACT PLAYERS INC

Board of directors
as of 02/25/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

John Frank

2nd Act Players

Jenny Frank

Anne McGrath

Andrew Erickson

Edward Jones

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