Organizations Filed Purposes:
To serve greater Durham and the Triangle region with vibrant, thought-provoking programs of the performing and cinematic arts in our historic treasure, the Carolina Theatre. We strive to contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and to delight and educate our children and future leaders.
Live Performances: Carolina Theatre of Durham is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle region. To this end, CTD presents local and national artists which it books directly or in partnership with other promoters like National Shows 2 and Duke Performances. In FY 2020, before the Theatre effectively ceased operations in March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, CTD hosted 61 live performances featuring a wide range of artists and sold 46,866 tickets.
Film: CTD presents a wide range of art house current release films and the classic Retro Film Series. Additionally, the film department presents multiple film festivals including Nevermore and OutSouth. In FY2020, before the Theatre effectively ceased operations in March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Retro Film Series attracted audiences of about 8,636, Nevermore attracted audiences of about 5,671 and OutSouth screened 166 films and attracted audiences of about 6,900.
Facility sharing: CTD rents its venues and provides turnkey technical and box office services to local arts organizations like the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, The Savoyards and the Triangle Youth Ballet. CTD also rents its venues to other presenters and promoters like the Full Frame Film Festival who enrich our community. In FY2020, before the Theatre effectively ceased operations in March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, CTD hosted 90 rental events.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
Rebecca Newton | President & CEO | 40 | $120,000 |
Blake Crews | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $90,000 |
Dan Berman | Director | 1 | $0 |
Valerie Whitted | Director | 1 | $0 |
Susan Scott | Director | 1 | $0 |
Robert Gofourth | Director | 1 | $0 |
Rory Gillis | Director | 1 | $0 |
Marc Lee | Director | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Long Jackson | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 |
Angie Santiago | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Reno Langley | Director | 1 | $0 |
Emily Hill | Director | 1 | $0 |
Adrian Brown | Director | 1 | $0 |
Richard Arnold | Director | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Reckhow | Director | 1 | $0 |
Dedreana Freeman | Director | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Paffenroth | Director | 1 | $0 |
Asher Hildebrand | Director | 1 | $0 |
Mig Murphy Sistrom | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Bill Brian | Interim Chair | 1 | $0 |
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