R E D M O U N T A I N T H E A T R E C O M PA N Y
2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT
Red Mountain Theatre Company’s mission is to create powerful theatre experiences that enrich, educate, and engage audiences - nourishing the human spirit, fostering valuable life skills, and cultivating a deeper sense of community. REDMOUNTAINTHEATRE.ORG | P .O. BOX 278 | BIRMINGHAM AL, 35201
Next to Normal
Big Fish
ENRI The Little Mermaid
Seven professional productions enriched the lives of tens of thousands of patrons with a wide variety of shows that covered the musical theatre spectrum.
Fannie Lou Hamer: This Little Light “There is no way to articulate what he has learned... confidence, leadership, responsibility, persistence, public speaking, the ability to have meaningful conversations at all levels - from peers to CEO’s.” – Conservatory parent
ICH Sister Act Holiday Spectacular
With artistic quality rivaling Broadway, RMTC serves as a leader of Birmingham’s vibrant cultural sector, enhancing quality of life and supporting economic development. The Secret Garden
EDUCA STUDENTS ENGAGED THROUGH: • Residencies in underserved schools • Discovery Theatre Shows (My Son Pinocchio Jr., James & the Giant Peach Jr., Legally Blonde Jr.) • Classes & Camps • Intensive Conservatory program • Roles in professional productions
Broadway, film, and national tour veterans such as Eden Espinosa (Wicked), Robin Lewis (Beauty and the Beast, Fosse), and others brought unparalleled training to our young artists.
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“I was so nervous, but then when I got on stage, it was magic.” – Eight-year-old “Starfish” in The Little Mermaid Children of every race and socio-economic background honed vital life skills such as teamwork, confidence, and articulation through RMTC’s high quality performing arts education.
ENGAGE RMTC partnered with other community organizations such as Better Basics, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Horizons School, Birmingham Zoo, Restoration Academy, and Leadership Alabama, among others.
Sparked constructive community conversations around powerful subject matter: • Mental illness – Next to Normal • Race and civil rights issues – Fannie Lou Hamer: This Little Light “Need to think fast in a client meeting? Thank you, improv classes! Need to work late? Thank you, 12-hour rehearsals and endurance! Need to present a pitch? Thank you, stage presence! I’m a walking infomercial for RMTC.” – Conservatory alumnus Cast of The Secret Garden working with Better Basics
THE NUMBERS individuals reached by RMTC performances
students participated in arts education
professional artists engaged
performances
hours Conservatory participants rehearsed and performed
HOW WE ARE FUNDED Ticket sales and tuition cover only part of RMTC’s expenses. Generous community supporters make it possible for us to deliver the highest quality productions and arts education in the Southeast.
EARNED (TICKETS, TUITION ETC.) $1.5 MILLION UNEARNED INCOME (CONTRIBUTIONS ) $3.5 MILLION
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“I stumbled through RMTC’s doors when I was 15 years old after enduring an intense time in the Foster Care System. After spending three years in the Conservatory, I left feeling capable, worthy, and strong. In seven weeks, I will receive my Bachelors Degree (Magna Cum Laude), something only 3% of kids who have grown up in the system receive, and I truly wouldn’t have finished without the resilience and dedication that RMTC taught me.” – Conservatory alumnus