CenterStage in Lake Forest provides not only a source of live entertainment to its audiences but, more importantly, a wealth of educational opportunity in theatre arts for Lake County.
Its professional casts and crews represent a kaleidoscope of young and old, dedicated amateurs and seasoned professionals, theatre veterans and rookies. Since 1971, our productions have served as a foundation for many a career in theater and the related arts. Many more have discovered their lifelong love of theater, literature, music, art, design, and other creative pursuits while working on our shows.
CenterStage in Lake Forest offices are located at
The Gorton Community Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL., 60045
Note that The Gorton Community Center is not affiliated with CenterStage in Lake Forest except as a rented office space and occasional performance venue. Direct all questions or requests for information directly to us, by calling us at (847)234-6062, or e-mailing us at info@centerstagelakeforest.org.
Funding Sources
CenterStage in Lake Forest carries out its mission with three important sources of revenue: donations, ticket sales, and program ads. Because so many organizations solicit the local business community for paid advertising, program ads represent a limited source of revenue. Although ticket sales are the largest single source of revenue, in order to keep ticket prices within reach of the widest range of people we offer group discounts and discounts for students who benefit most from the educational experience of theater, it is essential to receive donations to defray substantial portions of operating and production expenses each season.
Tax-Deductible Donations
CenterStage in Lake Forest is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. It is qualified as a publicly supported community theater organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts made to CenterStage are tax-deductible charitable contributions. It is qualified to receive matching funds from companies that offer them for the benefit of employees. All monetary gifts will be acknowledged in the program distributed at each performance. Single gifts of $300 or more will be acknowledged in writing as required by IRS rules.
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