2022-12-25T14:04:34-07:00 2022-06-30 990 2021-07-01 363602224 STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY STRA 7739607883 118 N Lorel Ave Chicago IL 60644 Kyle Hamman Treasurer 7739604956 2022-12-11 1 11 1 AAL2 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X Michael Reyes 118 N Lorel Ave Chicago IL 60644 126186 0 X www.strawdog.org X 1987 IL Strawdog Theatre Company's mission is to enrich the lives of our community, our audiences, and our artists with dynamic, intimate theatre experiences, crafted through compassion, inclusivity, and ingenuity. 6 6 1 20 0 0 38781 126186 9404 0 0 0 0 0 48185 126186 0 0 0 0 5229 27747 0 0 8578 26815 122839 32044 150586 16141 -24400 58546 34672 5258 5784 53288 28888 X Strawdog Theatre Company's mission is to enrich the lives of our community, our audiences, and our artists with dynamic, intimate theatre experiences, crafted through compassion, inclusivity, and ingenuity. 0 1 36783 0 0 Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins was our first return to in-person performance. Keeping strict protocols, all audience members and actors were masked, and we limited capacity in an effort to keep audiences and artists safe. The program held appeal for families and members of the Jewish community, and this was our 4th year producing the piece. This was also our first production that operated under our "Free Theatre" model, where tickets were free for everybody. We also offered a streaming version. The production was seen by 313 in-person audience members and by an additional 148 audience members via our streaming option. The show ran from November 20, 2021 through December 12, 2021. 50624 0 0 On the Greenbelt was a new play written by one of our ensemble members. This was another in-person production, which also offered a streaming option, and was our second production under our "Free Theatre" model, where tickets were free for everybody. The show ran from April 22, 2021 through May 28, 2021. The production was seen by 621 in-person audience members and by an additional 47 audience members via our streaming option. The production told a story of family and reconciliation, was critically well-reviewed, and was recommended by the Chicago Theatre Awards Committee (the Joseph Jefferson Awards). 33618 0 0 The majority of the expenses cover compensation costs for the Artistic Director and production staff members. In addition, there is a public relations fee to reach our audience as we emerged from the pandemic and began producing live theatre. Lastly, we invested in services and supplies to increase the accessibility of our productions. 0 0 0 121025 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 IL X Kyle Hamman 7739604956 118 N Lorel Ave Chicago IL 60644 Kamille Dawkins Artistic Director 10 0 X X 14975 0 0 Paul Cook Managing Director 10 0 X 12900 0 0 Curtis Smith Board member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Ziemer Board member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Syed Hasan Board member 5 X 0 0 0 Michael Reyes President 5 0 X 0 0 0 Kyle Hamman Treasurer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Aly Renee Amidei Secretary 5 0 X 0 0 0 27875 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11764 0 86972 27450 0 126186 Theatre Performances 711110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11764 0 126186 0 0 0 X 18575 11075 7500 7200 7200 1972 1398 574 12188 12188 0 55115 45313 2202 7600 2730 2730 812 524 288 2100 2100 34549 30181 4368 718 718 3093 3093 Production Expenses 8840 8840 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 1985 0 1985 0 709 19 690 150586 121025 20983 8578 51488 27258 178 1607 4440 4086 6868 5147 2440 1721 58546 34672 5085 5611 173 173 5258 5784 X 53288 28888 0 0 53288 28888 58546 34672 -24400 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 160516 153202 116770 38781 126186 595455 86061 86956 48464 9404 230885 246577 240158 165234 48185 126186 826340 9950 13000 5325 705 1700 30680 9950 13000 5325 705 1700 30680 795660 340 340 246577 240498 165234 48185 126186 826680 0.96248 0.95417 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Sale of Equipment RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6868 5147 1721 0 0 0 0 1721 Form 990, Header, Line B Clarification of the fundraising activities of the organization leading to reclassification of certain expenses. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Strawdog Theatre converted to a model where all programming is admission-free. There is no longer programming revenue as all programs are funded by grants and contributions from patrons and donors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Managing Director provides certain data inputs to the Accountant. The draft return is provided to the full governing board who may submit questions to the Accountant prior to filing. The return is reviewed by the Treasurer, Secretary, and President before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g This expense line includes contract fees for Productions Artists and Staff for online and live performances. It also includes advisory services to develop fundraising strategies and project support services to complete grant proposals.