Abilene Community Theatre Inc
Community-Centered Theatre Since 1954
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In Abilene, the places where one can perform on stage without either paying fees or needing previous experience are severely limiting. There is nowhere in our community where adults and children alike can come learn how to build sets, light a show, costume, etc for free. Theatre becomes a lifelong love for many people, but without the educational background most people are afraid to audition.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Center for Theatre Education
The purpose of the CTE is to provide theatre education for all ages, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Currently we offer theatre classes twice a year for ages 8-15 that culminates in a community performance. We also offer continuing education workshops for all ages throughout the ACT season.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of audience members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Partial ticket sales based on the new online ticketing system - Vendini. The 2018 results reflect 5 mainstage shows and a student matinee.
Total number of classes offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Center for Theatre Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Includes 22 CTE classes, 10 camp classes, and 1 workshop. Does not include performances.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Based on show volunteers for 2017 - directors, crew, cast, construction, dressers, etc.
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?
Abilene Community Theatre seeks to provide an educational, engaging environment for all people who wish to come learn about the performing arts. ACT believes theatre experiences should be provided to all people; regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or theatrical experience.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We offer open auditions on approximately a bi-monthly basis. People not cast are frequently recruited to tech the show. We have our Center for Theatre Education which provides Youth classes (ages 8-15) and workshops for adults (age 16 and up). If a family cannot afford to pay, we offer full scholarships to cover their costs. We also open rent out our spaces to other community leaders; such as Dyess AFB, the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce, and Abilene Christian High School, etc. No one is ever turned away at ACT.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We offer both a fully functioning mainstage theatre, as well as a black box theatre. We find local community supporters to help sponsor shows and provide CTE scholarships. Also, our patrons support use with personal contributions. We are absolutely capable of reaching our goal.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We re-founded the CTE youth organization in 2015, after several years without it. Since that time, we have served over 200 children in the Big Country. We have also started working with other local non-profits to gain volunteers and patrons. In 2017, we were awarded a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts - the first state level grant in several years. We have also secured two season sponsors the last two years, with hopes of increasing that in the future.
Going forward, we seek to increase our grant writing efforts, bolster our relationships with other non-profits, and grow our CTE program to include two weekly classes for ages 5-10 and ages 11-16. We are also working with local theatre professionals to bring educational workshops to ACT for a reduced rate.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Abilene Community Theatre Inc
Board of directorsas of 03/14/2019
Mrs. Ginger Vinson
Abilene High School
Term: 2016 - 2019
Mike Stephens
McMurry University
Andrea Robison
Elise Pryor-Harden
Jedidiah Martin
American Classifieds
Jeremy Matta
Warren CAT
Larry Wheeler
Hardin-Simmons University
Lorrie Renfro
Abilene ISD
Pam Peraza
Pierce LoPachin
Tyler Sparks
Kayla Weinkauf
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 ? Not applicable -
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? 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? No