Magic City Performing Arts

“A draft of the Form 990 is reviewed by the Organizations leadership team and provided to members of its governing body for review before filing.”

“Documents are provided upon request.”

“Don Quixote”

“Description Program Service Management FundraisingContract Labor $42,267 $0 $0Contract Labor $3,160 $0 $0Contract Labor $32,657 $0 $0Contract Labor $1,845 $0 $0Contract Labor $0 $0 $0Contract Labor $0 $500 $0Totals $79,929 $500 $0”

“Description Program Service Management FundraisingSet Expenses $1,870 $0 $0Supplies $284 $0 $0Dues & Subscriptions $0 $2,287 $0Per Diem & Meals $0 $2,260 $0Sound $2,650 $0 $0Certifications $0 $500 $0Other $0 $297 $0Totals $4,804 $5,344 $0”

“Form 990 - Organizations MissionMCPA lives its mission in five ways - training, mentoring, performing, serving, and building community. Professional level training is offered for dancers of all backgrounds. Dancers ages 12 and up are invited into the Ensemble program, and are given a ballet class before every rehearsal and continue that training throughout the rehearsal process. During production week, classes are offered before every dress rehearsal and performance. Additional supplemental professional classes are offered sporadically throughout the year. In July, MCPA holds a two-week summer intensive for ages 8 to adult. Dancers over the age of 18 can audition for Ensemble II, a newly formed professional wing of MCPA for dancers who want to train and perform while deepening their artistic talents in classical and contemporary ballet.Mentorship is a fundamental piece of the MCPA structure. Young dancers grow up in the program and benefit from a family of performers they learn from and then mentor themselves. In addition, MCPA has a formal Junior Ambassador and Ambassador program for dancers in high school and college to serve as volunteers and hosts for various MCPA outreach events. Professional guest artists in productions also enhance the quality of the shows and mentor young dancers through feedback, classes, and modeling a positive professional environment.Performing and offering the art of ballet to the Birmingham community is the heart of MCPA. The Magic City Nutcracker was established in the winter of 2012 with a vision to create a new version of the ballet, where local talent comprises the majority of the cast. The production has continued to grow throughout the last decade and is now preparing for its 11th annual production held at the Lyric Theatre on Dec 6-8, 2024. The production holds open community auditions and consists of a cast of approximately 240 dancers and actors from across five counties in Central Alabama as well as professional guest artists. From a small church hall over 11 years ago, to now performing 6 sold out performances, The Nutcracker anchors the season and has become a family-friendly holiday tradition.MCPA is adding a 3rd show to its season, Swan Lake, set to premiere in April of 2025. This ballet will consist of a local community cast and professional guest artists. By creating all-community casts, lowering participation costs, and offering need-based scholarships, MCPA is giving every dancer in the Birmingham area a chance to be in a large-scale ballet production.Service is a top priority for MCPA. Through a partnership with the Birmingham Boys and Girls Club, MCPA offers free community dance classes and performance opportunities. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors and college aged ambassadors, as well as need-based scholarships for cast members who need assistance with production fees. MCPA is committed to keeping close connections with local nonprofit partners by offering complimentary tickets to performances at the Lyric Theatre. In the 2023-2024 season, over 300 tickets were donated to a variety of charitable organizations such as Butterfly Bridge Childrens Advocacy Center, Down Syndrome Alabama, The Exceptional Foundation, Mitchells Place, The Arc of Central Alabama, The Ronald McDonald House, United Abilities, and others.Building community is an integral part of the mission of MCPA. Partnerships with other local arts organizations include The Dance Foundation, Mt Laurel Ballet, Samford Dance Company, Vestavia Dance, and The Alabama School of Fine Arts. Local volunteers are the lifeline for MCPA with over 200 individuals donating 2,500 hours of service to support community cast productions. From parents helping backstage, to local professionals sharing their marketing skills, to the important connection teenagers make taking their time to mentor the young cast - a common purpose is built. Through training, mentorship, performing, serving, and building community; Magic City”