Studio Players Inc.

“Studio Players Articles of Incorporation call for an 11 member board of Trustees consisting of 5 officerS: President; Past President; President Elect; Secretary; and Treasurer; plus six Trustees. Officers serve a term of one year although the Secretary and Treasurer may serve to subsequent one-year terms. Trustees serve for three years and may serve one more consecutive term but after six years must not serve for at least one full year. There is also an advisory board often persons active volunteers who prefer not being board member. The Articles of Incorporation that all Members will approve the slate of officers and the annual meeting of Studio Players. Members are individuals who pay $10 per year for which they receive on ticket for a free show and the opportunity to attend the annual meeting and picnic at which time the slate of officers is presented for their approval. The Articles of Incorporation made it clear this organization would be a "community" theatre going beyond just presenting plays. The goal was to create a "community" of individuals with a love of live theatre with which they could be involved both on and off the stage. Having the membership in place for over 70 years has enhanced the continuing successes of the organization.”

“In 2024 Studio Players Amended its original Articles of Incorporation primarily to correct some of the sections of the previous Articles. The Board of Directors agreed there were some things in the previous Articles that were better handled in By-Laws. The new Article of Incorporation were approved in April and subsequently filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State.”

“Studio Players Articles of Incorporation established a board of directors and officers whose positions and terms of office would be approved by "members." These members pay dues of $10 per year for which they receive a free ticket to one of the organizations shows as well as the ability to vote for officers and directors at the annual members meeting usually held in the month of June. Members ofter are individuals having a long association with Studio Players and often are season ticket holders donors and volunteers for activities related to the organizations show productions.”

“Studio Players has only a few committees that meet some ad hoc. While most actions requiring approval are board reviewed a significant amount of time is take by our play reading committee which offers to the board a list of plays for consideration to be presented in each upcoming season. Copies of scripts are passed around all interested parties with on-going discussion by the board of directors. Ultimately the final decision lies with the board but there usually is consensus amongst all parties before that occurs.”

“The board of directors is notified Form 990 has been prepared and is available for review. Information in the 990 form also is provided throughout the year in the treasurers monthly financial report. The boards meeting often occurs after the 990 f0rm has been prepared but arrangements can be made to meet individually in those situations. Members of the public are welcome to review the complete from upon request by contacting the Treasurer directly or through the Studio Players web site.”

“Because of Studio Players 70-plus years existence as Lexingtons community theatre the board attempts to make sure the community receives information regarding the organization. We use direct mail to send a monthly news letter as well as a Facebook page and website to get the word out about not just our shows but also members of our theatre community. Typically if someone has a concern regarding a matter at the theatre a board member will call and if necessary meet with that individual to address the concern. Studio also provides a list of policies to every board member and every individual involved in a production of a show. The policies relate to behavior and our expectations of how these individuals present themselves both at the theatre as well as in our larger community.”