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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: SHAKESPERIENCE DESIGNS CUSTOM SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. THESE IN-DEPTH THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LEAD PARTICIPATING STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF ADAPTING, REHEARSING AND PERFORMING A PLAY. IN ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 35 SESSIONS, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE: TEAMWORK BETWEEN STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND THEATRE PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DEVELOP AND DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WITH A FINAL PERFORMANCE OUTLETS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH ALL THEATRE ARTS STUDENT ACTION AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LANGUAGE ARTS PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILL STRENGTHENING BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM INTEGRATION INCREASED ATTENDANCE ENCOURAGEMENT TO READ "ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENT CHARACTER, RESPECT, AND SELF-ESTEEM LOVE OF LEARNING AND CREATIVE CURIOSITY THIS YEAR, SHAKESPERIENCE CONDUCTED MORE THAN 134 SESSIONS OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS FOR WELL OVER APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SUMMER SEASON: SHAKESPEARE IN THE LITCHFIELD HILLS IS AN IMMERSIVE COMMUNITY EVENT CULMINATING IN FIVE FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR "SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK" PRESENTATIONS OF "ROMEO & JULIET (AUGUST 2024)", PRODUCED BY SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND FEATURING PROFESSIONAL EQUITY ACTORS TOGETHER WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AMATEUR PERFORMERS. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THIS ECONOMIC-DRIVING AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAM. THE ENSEMBLE INCLUDES A VOLUNTEER STEERING COMMITTEE, PUBLICITY TEAM, EDUCATION INTERNS, BACKSTAGE CREW, USHERS, WARDROBE CREW, SCENIC PAINTERS & CARPENTERS, HOST FAMILIES, AND MORE. THE EVENT IS ANTICIPATED AND PUBLICIZED BY ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS LEADING UP TO THE FINAL PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS. 1300 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES JOINED OUR AUDIENCE FOR FREE PERFORMANCES THEY CALLED IT "INCREDIBLY SPECIAL," "DELIGHTFUL," "FAST PACED,- AND "WORLD CLASS" 190 HOUSEHOLDS DONATED BEFORE THE FIRST PERFORMANCE 14 BUSINESSES SPONSORED IN THE PROGRAM BOOK FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS ARE SHAKESPERIENCE'S SIGNATURE SERIES OF IN-CLASS PROGRAMS, DESIGNED WITH SEVERAL VERSIONS FOR VARIOUS AGE AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS. TWO ACTORS DEMONSTRATE A HONED TEACHING STYLE TO LEAD THE CLASS THROUGH CURRICULAR LESSONS RELEVANT TO SHAKESPEARE,POETRY, ACTING, FOLKLORE, MYTHOLOGY, EL BARRIO AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THEY EMPOWER THE STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE CLASSIC TEXTS OR SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGE AS THEY PERFORM WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTORS RIGHT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. TOGETHER THEY FIND THE CHARACTERS AND THEMES RELATABLE TO THEIR OWN LIVES, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BETWEEN EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHING ARTISTS. SHAKESPERIENCE ALSO PERFORMED DIA DE LOS REYES, AN ORIGINAL THREE KINGS DAY MUSICAL, IN MANY CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS. THIS YEAR, SHAKESPERIENCE PERFORMED MORE THAN 257 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES FOR MORE THAN 11,000 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. . FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE ACTING CLASSES AND THE FALL FESTIVAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 JEFFREY T. LAPHAM EMILY MATTINA EXC PRODUCER ARTISTIC DIR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ASSIGNED THE DUTY OF REVIEWING THE ANNUAL 990 TO ITS FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE ANNUAL 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING FIRM WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE C.O.O. COPIES OF THE COMPLETED RETURN ARE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, COPIES OF THE 990 FORM ARE PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE RELATED ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM. EACH BOARD MEMBER COMPLETES THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM AS REQUIRED BY THE POLICY. THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND APPROPRIATE ACTION IS TAKEN ACCORDING TO THE WRITTEN POLICY IF NECESSARY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AFTER FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW. ONLY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE INVOLVED WITH THIS PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PROVIDES THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION LEVEL ALONG WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PROPOSAL TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTORS PERFORMANCE, KNOWN COMPARABLE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR SIMILAR SIZE ORGANIZATIONS, AND ALL OTHER FACTORS, AS NECESSARY. THE BOARD VOTES ON THE PROPOSAL AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ARE THE SAME AS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND ARE OUTLINED ABOVE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND ANNUAL 990 FILING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S PLACE OF BUSINESS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. APPOINTMENTS FOR REVIEW OF THESE DOCUMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE PRODUCER IN ADVANCE.