Long Beach Community Players Inc

“The members of the organization elect the board of directors.”

“Interested individuals may become members of the organization. This is done by completing an application process and paying a registration fee.”

“Members of the organization are responsible for approving any change to the articles of incorporation and bylaws that re recommended by the board of directors. The members are also responsible for approving new board members that are recommended by the existing board of directors. Finally, they are responsible for attending and annual meeting.”

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“The long beach playhouse requires each of its directors, officers and employees to conduct outside employment and personal business in a manner that will avoid any likelihood of a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Employees and directors may not benefit financially from the long beach playhouse through any means.”

“The position of executive director and the compensation paid is under the direct oversight of the board of directors. Upon a vacancy in the the executive director position, the board of directors forms an ad hoc or temporary committee for the purpose of soliciting applicants and interviewing them to fill the vacancy. During the process of identifying the individual to fill the vacant position, the committee provides monthly reports to the board of directors concerning the candidates and the progress in finding a replacement to fill the vacancy. Upon selecting a condidate to fill the position, the committee presents a motion to the board for the approval of the candidate. In the meantime, the board obtains information concerning the compensation ranges for similar positions in the greater los angeles area. Upon voting to accept a candidate the board also votes to approve the level of compensation based on the information obtained. Compensation for exective director is reviewed annually by the board of directors. The compensation presently paid to the executive director is at the low end of this range.”

“The positions of key employees and the compensation paid is under the oversight of the board of directors. The board authorizes the creation of any paid position. The board also reviews and sets the ranges of compensation for all paid staff. The executive director recruits and hires staff. Staffing is reviewed monthly by the board of directors. Compensation for all staff is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

“The organization's 990 is available for inspection at the organization's business offices during normal business hours upon request. The organization does not have a copy of its 1023 and is not required to have and make it available since the organization was formed prior to 1987.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for inspection at its business office during normal business hours upon request.”

“The long beach playhouse was the city of long beach's first performing arts organization, having been organized in 1929. The playhouse produces 13 plays each year with performances held 50 weeks out of the year. The plays are traditional, classic, contemporary, and new scripts. The organization also conducts theatre education programs for children and adults, new works projects, visual art exhibitions, student internships, and benefit performances. The playhouse provides numberous volunteer opportunities, in plays, exhibits, educational programs,and theatre operations. Highlights are as follows- quality productions at affordable prices two beuatiful air conditioned theatres comfortable intimate seating close to the stage refreshments before curtain call and during intermission musical entertainment before curtain call and during intermission art and sculpture exhibits convenient & easy to reach near the junction of the 405 & 605 freeways open 50 weeks a year adult acting workshops summer youth workshops in music, song, and dance student educational programs internships in costumes, scenery, graphic design, and theatre mgmt admission free staged readings of original plays special fundraising performances entertainment excellence-the playhouse's productions are recognized for their excellent quality throughout southern california. We consistently receive awards and critical acclaim. As a result, we draw 35,000 people annually to our performances.”