2024-11-14T14:22:23-08:00 2023-12-31 274516447 Quist & Associates LLC PO Box 372 Occoquan VA 22125 990 2023-01-01 824641050 Prologue Theatre PROL 7033822012 6408 Williamsburg Blvd Arlington VA 22207 Christie Johnson President 2024-11-14 true true Elizabeth Quist P01269026 7035971370 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Christie Johnson 6408 Williamsburg Blvd Arlington VA 222071153 330553 false X www.prologuetheatre.org X 2018 VA Prologue Theatre had two full productions in the calendar year 2023 (The Cake and Monsters of the American Cinema), continued its new works series FOREWORD by workshopping three new plays, and was awarded the John Aniello Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company Award by Theatre Washington at the Helen Hayes Awards in May. Like virtually all DC area theatre companies, Prologue continued to struggle post COVID with audience attendance, especially for the summer production. 6 6 2 8 0 314806 317892 15699 12661 0 0 330505 330553 0 0 88359 92574 0 43563 231719 279338 320078 371912 10427 -41359 67832 26361 3029 2917 64803 23444 Prologue Theatre's vision is to use theatre as the catalyst for, and to then sustain, open and inclusive community discussion and discourse. Its mission is to present theatre performances and educational programs that start public conversations about important world issues, challenging the community to examine and discuss their views of the world and those around them. false false 297937 12661 Prologue Theatre had two full productions in the calendar year 2023 (The Cake and Monsters of the American Cinema) continued its new works series FOREWORD by workshopping three new plays, was awarded the John Aniello Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company Award by Theatre Washington at the Helen Hayes Awards in May. 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Those restrictions on in person activity were a significant setback to the organization's initial plans for full length productions and substantially impacted both audience and donor development horizons. ___________________________________________________________________________________ B) Solicitation of public support happens consistently before, during, and after each production and following an audience member's attendance at a performance; throughout the performance program and materials in the lobby seen before and after productions; in our social media communication throughout the year, as well as during the traditional end of year campaign. However, as audiences have been slow to return to theatre across the region, it impacts the potential donor base. ___________________________________________________________________________________ C) Finding an amenable landlord as well as the type of commercial space to rent that suits the unique needs of a theatre organization initially took nine months; the unique nature of the space Prologue Theatre currently rents, which provides for rehearsal, building, storage, and meeting space, while also being a walkable distance from public transportation, makes it a critical component to the viability of the organization. ___________________________________________________________________________________ D) Prologue Theatre's Board is thoughtfully made up not of large donors but individuals with a wide breadth of career experiences, business expertise, community volunteer leadership experiences, and a love and commitment to the performing arts which mirrors many in our local community. ___________________________________________________________________________________ E) Prologue Theatre was recognized by its peers for the quality of its productions, audience experience, and contributions to the theatre community by being named the 2023 John Aniello Award recipient for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company at the Theatre Washington Helen Hayes Awards. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 26094 23930 2164 2164 Security Deposit 6325 6325 Rounding 1 1 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b Not applicable the organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of the organization's Form 990 will be electronically distributed to the entire Board for review prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The organization's Board takes into account industry best practices with regard to determination of compensation, as well as local regional trends in the DC area. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The organization's Board takes into account industry best practices with regard to determination of compensation, as well as local regional trends in the DC area. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon request.