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Advisory Trustees
Dear Friends of Portland Stage,
I am proud to lead the Board of Trustees as we further our impact, continue to achieve artistic excellence, and enrich our community.
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Board of Trustees
This is an organization that touches people’s lives in many ways – from encouraging literacy in children through the Play Me a Story program, to expanding audience’s cultural perspectives through thoughtful Mainstage productions, to creating future theater professionals through post-graduate internships.
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Sincerely,
Portland Stage is known throughout the region as a leading arts organization. For the past 40 years, we have consistently presented illuminating theater, moved forward with a comprehensive dedication to education, and enriched the community through uncompromising artistic excellence.
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I would like to personally thank all of you who continue to contribute to the success of Portland Stage. With your support we have been able to flourish and grow. Thank you for your generosity.
Portland Stage is a team of professional theater artists, teachers and technicians who for 40 years have been hand crafting quality theater in Maine. Beyond the productions that are at our core, Portland Stage supports a vast array of programs designed to educate, develop artists, and promote dialogue. We’ve strategically grown both the work on our stage and our programs in the classroom and community. For the past ten years, we’ve run a balanced budget as staff members find creative solutions to keep our costs in line.
As theater practitioners, we know first-hand that theater is about collaboration. Collaboration extends well beyond those of us who work night and day behind the scenes and in front of the spotlight. We understand that we could not produce great productions and programs without the help of generous supporters.
Anita Stewart Executive & Artistic Director
From individuals who support our Annual Fund, to major donors who ensure that essential projects and programs thrive; from our corporate supporters who provide us with direct financial support in the areas where we need it the most, to our in-kind and trade supporters who provide us with donated goods and services that help keep our costs down; from foundations that have rewarded our proposals with funding, to the ushers and other volunteers who augment our skeleton staff; we recognize that donors are a key to our success.
Our Mission As the leading professional theater in Northern New England, Portland Stage is: • Committed to creating great art • Passionate about using theater to educate • Dedicated to enriching our community
Our donors recognize the value of great theater and education programs. The costs of five out of the seven shows this season will not be covered by ticket sales alone. Our education programs, while highly acclaimed, do not pay for themselves. Donors play an important part in sustaining the theater by providing the financial support that allows us to continue programming.
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“Some acting gigs are just a job, working at Portland Stage has been an experience.” - Nyahalé Allie, Dussie Mae, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
In 1973, a group of actors came together with a shared goal of creating a theater: to create a theater that produces compelling plays through artistic collaboration. Along the road together, this artistic journey led to the creation of a non-profit professional theater. Like the plays we produce, the story of Portland Stage started with its creation and matured through major challenges by remaining true to its collective vision: to present illuminating plays that challenge, inspire, and reflect. To become a vital partner in the fabric of our community by building relationships through hard work, transparency, collaboration and education.
On behalf of Anita Stewart, our Board of Trustees, and our professional staff and artists, Portland Stage has created this Annual Report to show our appreciation and commitment to all of you. This Annual Report is the story of us together - Portland Stage and its supporters.
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All of us at Portland Stage bring the same passion that motivates, inspires and compels us to grow and move beyond expectations to you, our donors, who have and continue to travel this road with us. Through all of the twists and turns, you have trusted our vision and have supported our journey.
“One of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had!” -Ray Anthony Thomas, Slow Drag, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
- John Cariani, Playwright, Almost, Maine, Last Gas, LOVE/SICK
“I have developed and premiered three plays at Portland Stage - plays that are now being performed all over the country and around the world. The success I have had is directly related to the quality of the organization and the staff and artists who have supported me. I couldn’t do what I do without PSC.”
Portland Stage would like to thank our Board of Trustees for their leadership and expert guidance. From fiduciary responsibility, to community building, to artistic advice, to financial support; our Board contributes to our organization in many ways.
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The limbs of our trunk reach out to the community, enriching lives of all ages. On these limbs are our Educational and Artistic Development & Community Dialogue programs: the leaves that catch the sun’s light, providing nourishment for growth.
Anita Stewart and the professional staff imagine Portland Stage as a tree with complex roots, a solid trunk, entangled branches, and ever changing leaves.
The Portland Stage tree is found at the end of this report.
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The professional theater’s professional staff and Affiliate Artists are the roots; the anchor that keeps everything in place, and supports the trunk. The trunk in this metaphor is our Mainstage; it is integral to our organization and is what keeps everything together. It is also the gateway for the roots to send nutrients to the limbs.
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And what is the sunlight in this metaphor? You, our donors! Because of you, Portland Stage has endured. You have journeyed with us as we have grown and matured. Through it all, you have been the source that nourished our growth. Because of you, we are resilient, strong, vital, connected and productive.
Thank you for all you do to keep our tree – Portland Stage – thriving!
“Our successes are attributable to your generosity. Because of your support, our contributed income reached its goal for FY2013!”
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At Portland Stage, we are storytellers, illuminating the world around us. From stories of people living next door, to the stories of our ancestors or those of people from distant cultures, we hold up a mirror reflecting back the world. The core of this work is our Mainstage. Seven plays bringing seven different approaches to storytelling, each developed and fully realized by theater artists and artisans in our rehearsal hall and shops.
The Experience - Revealing Life
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-Shane Van Vliet, Stage Manager
“One of the most thrilling parts of working at Portland Stage is the opportunity to make incredible theater with a vastly talented group of people.”
“Portland Stage has an extaordinary and far-reaching reputation that consistently produces some of the best theater in this country. I am immensely proud of this organization and to be one of its Affiliate Artists.”
The plays we produce are living art - art that breathes and changes nightly, as skilled actors connect to each audience, creating a one of a kind experience. In putting these productions together, we combine the best of local and from away theater professionals, allowing them time and space to imagine and create work that is unique and produced with our Portland Stage audience in mind.
- Dustin Tucker, Affiliate Artist
Our interactive education programs help young people explore all the elements of theater from the inside out – writing, production, performance and more. With a focus on literacy, cultural awareness, and creative thinking, we provide them with the tools to discover the valuable lessons that exist at the intersection of theater and life.
Our discussion series, competitions and festivals are an invitation for artists and audiences to ask questions and engage with the theater. On and off the stage, these opportunities offer insight and tools to explore the power and artistry of theater.
“Play Me A Story is a hit with staff and students alike! We see the stories come to life in front of the whole school, then work with the actors, who teach skills that translate over into reading fluency and comprehension.”
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Our Impact - Reflect, Challenge, Transform
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-Dr. Beverly Coursey, Principal, Ocean Avenue School
- Dr. Alexander Lapidus, University of Southern Maine
“In my professional opinion, the Play Me a Story program is quite different and unique in it’s philosophy, pedagogy, and design. Specifically, it stands out as something that is oriented towards literacy, and yet also illuminates the value of critical thinking, teamwork, and imagination. I have spoken about the project at international conferences, and am happy to confirm that it has been very well received by audiences. Therefore, your decision to support this project would result in the creation of something that is groundbreaking and extremely valuable to learners not only locally, but nationally and throughout the world.”
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“Unanimously, the students were enthralled with the performance, as were the teachers.”
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EXPENSES
Actors / Guest Artists $ 343,972 Facilities / Occupancy $ 144,858 Royalties $ 64,991 Marketing $ 211,058 Performance costs $ 151,282 Production costs $ 219,180 Education $ 266,620 Additional (Benefits / In-Kind / Deprec.) $ 388,193
TOTAL PROGRAM ACTIVITY $1,790,154
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,219,200
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Staff $ 322,021 Administrative Costs / Benefits $ 92,976
TOTAL EARNED $1,561,217
Grants and Foundations $ 140,938 Individuals $ 399,106 Corporations, Events, Bequest, Endowment $ 226,811
EARNED (67% of total income) Education $ 74,065 Subscriptions $ 444,736 Single tickets/group sales $ 497,370 Misc. (rentals, advertising, in-kind) $ 545,046
TOTAL NET GAIN (LOSS) $ 42,872
PROGRAM ACTIVITY (79% of total expenses)
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 429,046
CONTRIBUTED (33% of total income)
TOTAL CONTRIBUTED $ 766,855
Additional/Development/Events/Facilities $ 14,049
TOTAL INCOME $2,328,072
ADMINISTRATION (21% of total expenses)
REVENUEINCOME
SUBTOTAL NET GAIN (LOSS) $ 108,872 ACCURAL AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS ($ 66,000)
Deferred Revenue $ 340,529 $ 360,221
-Erik Carson, General Manager, Portland Stage
Accounts/Pledges Receivable $ 9,737 $ 30,720
NET ASSETS $1,450,581 $1,407,666
Cash $ 373,531 $ 409,669
Prepaid Expenses $ 17,324 $ 16,884
TOTAL ASSETS $2,601,172 $2,698,768
Capital Lease $ 7,566 $ 11,182
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Bequest Portion $ 36,000 $ 35,000
LIABILITIES
Statement of Financial Position FY13*
Other Assets (Bequest/Investments) $ 824,403 $ 808,530
“Our financial position reflects the dedication to providing professional theater, continuing to expand our successful education programming, while keeping administrative costs to a minimum.”
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-John Heye, Chair Finance Commitee, Portland Stage Senior Vice President for Finance & Chief Financial Officer Maine Medical Center
Accounts Payable/Accrued Expenses $ 13,016 $ 87,865
Other Liabilities (Notes,Leases, deposits) $ 11,233 $ 7,583
Property & Equipment $2,236,850 $2,197,892 Less Accumulated Deprec. ($ 896,673) ($ 799,926) $1,340,177 $1,397,966
TOTAL LIABILITIES $1,150,590 $1,291,102
“As the leading professional theater in northern New England, the financial viability of the organization is key to creating great art, to using the theater to educate, and to enriching our community. Through the stewardship of the Board, FY13 was a successful year, and our intent is to improve our financial stability in the future.”
Notes Payable $ 778,246 $ 824,251
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $2,601,172 $2,698,768
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Ms. Ann Slocum
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($25,000 +)
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PRODUCTION M ANAGER ($1,500 - $2,499)
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“I think it is important for children and adults to be exposed to what theater offers. I love watching children have fun learning on Saturday mornings.” -Susie Konkel, Portland Stage Donor
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PRODUCER ($10,000 - $24,999)
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Libra Foundation
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Trust
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Mr. & Mrs. David & Nancy Kling
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DONOR ($250 - $499)
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Fisher Charitable Foundation
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“We know from family experience the vital role the theater plays in the richness of community and the education of young people - thus our support of Portland Stage since moving to -EdwardMaine.”&Janice Gerry, Portland Stage Donors
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-Usha Reddi, Portland Stage Donor
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“Portland Stage constantly strives to represent the head and the heart of humanity at large. In so doing, it stands out as an outstanding institution of art.”
“The ability to offer people in Maine high quality productions and at the same time promote the arts and cultural scene for young people and for an entire community is part of the important work that Portland Stage provides everyday.”
Ms. Barbara A. Leonard & Mr. Daniel Marra
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-Joe Baldacci, Portland Stage Donor
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-Martha Welty, Development Volunteer
“My reason for volunteering at Portland Stage is totally selfish. I’ve always been a bit stage struck and getting to hang out with theater folk is a kick!”
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