2026-06-24T12:20:55-07:00 2025-07-31 460796445 Shining Star Consulting LLC 1831 Solano Ave Unit 8058 Berkeley CA 947075056 990 2024-08-01 770367895 Merced Center for the Performing Arts MERC 2097258587 452 W Main St Merced CA 95340 RC Essig Executive Director 2026-06-24 true true Suzanne Pon P03097587 5109996712 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RC Essig 454816 false X N/A X 1994 CA To provide instruction in the performing arts and to give public performances to display these and other art forms. 7 7 21 0 124762 0 338590 402778 26 42 27793 46759 491171 449579 350 0 239316 157969 3376 0 0 370080 237969 612772 396288 -121601 53291 319167 372458 0 319167 372458 To provide instruction in the performing arts and to give public performances to display these and other art forms. false false 366932 350 402777 During the reporting year, Playhouse Merced Merced Center for the Performing Arts advanced its charitable mission by providing accessible performing arts experiences and arts education, with a strong emphasis on youth, families, and community engagement. Primary Program: Community Theatre, Dance & Arts Education Playhouse Merceds primary program encompassed live theatrical productions, dance instruction, youth theatre education, and school-based outreach designed to foster creativity, confidence, and cultural participation. Accomplishments during the year included: Mainstage Theatre Productions: The organization produced multiple full-scale mainstage theatrical productions presented to the public. These performances provided affordable access to live theatre while creating opportunities for local artists, technicians, and volunteers to participate in professionally supported community productions. Youth Theatre & Conservatory Programming: Playhouse Merced offered ongoing youth theatre classes and conservatory-style programming focused on acting, voice, movement, and ensemble work. Programs served children and teens and emphasized collaboration, creative expression, and social-emotional development. Dance Education Classes: The organization provided dance instruction for youth, expanding access to performing arts education beyond theatre and supporting physical expression, discipline, and artistic growth. School District & After-School Outreach: In partnership with the local school district, Playhouse Merced delivered after-school performing arts programming and outreach activities that brought theatre and dance education directly to students, increasing arts access for families who may not otherwise be able to participate in fee-based programs. Scholarships & Community Access: To ensure equitable participation, the organization offered scholarships and reduced-cost enrollment opportunities for qualifying students and families, helping remove financial barriers to arts education. Volunteer & Community Engagement: Playhouse Merced engaged community volunteers in productions, classes, and events, strengthening civic involvement and expanding the organizations capacity to deliver programming. Through these activities, Playhouse Merced fulfilled its exempt purpose by enriching the cultural life of the community, expanding access to the performing arts, and providing meaningful arts education opportunities for youth and families. 366932 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 76 0 true 21 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true false true false true true false false false false false false false CA X RC Essig 2097258587 452 W Main St Merced CA 95340 X Sheilah Brooks President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carol Longobardi Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Talisha Brantley Corresponding Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Myisha Reed Recording Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Adam Bryx Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dorthea Lynn White Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Thomas Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rc Essig Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Yniguez Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 Theatrical Performance 711110 182842 182842 Tuition 711110 219936 219936 402778 42 42 0 15000 15000 0 0 25190 5237 19953 0 0 Miscellaneous Refunds 900099 11806 11806 11806 449579 402778 26848 350 350 0 0 0 0 0 118745 111017 7728 0 0 39224 39149 75 0 0 21188 21188 0 0 0 31709 31709 147 147 61256 61157 99 3416 3416 19267 19267 82509 82512 -3 57 57 0 0 0 0 0 18420 18151 269 0 396288 366932 29356 0 76973 103867 99717 121960 0 0 0 0 0 5938 10092 0 391217 254678 136539 136539 0 0 0 0 0 319167 372458 0 0 X 319167 372458 319167 372458 319167 372458 53291 X false false false X 151473 324402 202677 124762 803314 315450 570340 624711 355638 427967 2294106 0 0 0 466923 894742 827388 480400 427967 3097420 0 0 3097420 8033 13135 15089 15026 30042 81325 0 8033 13135 15089 15026 30042 81325 0 1669 11806 13475 474956 907877 842477 497095 469815 3192220 0.97030 0.98320 0.02550 0.01630 X 62877 6535 56342 328340 248143 80197 136539 false Fireworks 25190 25190 5237 25190 25190 5237 5237 19953 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Committees do not record minutes. Instead, committees report back to the governing body, which then makes final decisions. Findings are reported in the minutes of the governing board. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 * Sheila Brooks 200 E 20th St Merced, CA 95340 * Carol Longobardi 1832 Springfield Ct Merced, CA, 95348 * Talisha Brantley 1422 College Ave Fresno, CA, 93728 * Myisha Reed 4342 Mathias Way Merced, CA, 95348 * Adam Bryx 1171 Carolina Dr Merced, CA 95340 * Dorothea Lynn White 2442 Driftwood Dr Merced CA 95348 * Matthew Thomas 4410 North Berkeley Turlock, CA 95382 * RC Essig 235 W 27th Street Merced CA 95340 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The board reviews the tax returns. If there are no proposed changes, the returns are then signed by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and tax returns available upon request.