BUNCE BACKYARD PRODUCTIONS INC
Bunce Performing Arts tells stories of hope and encouragement to the communities we serve and offers access to theatrical opportunities to people of all ages through affordable, high-quality theatre productions. The organization cultivates the development, education, and advancement of performers and leadership teams with artists from all levels of experience.
About BUNCE BACKYARD PRODUCTIONS INC
Bunce Backyard Productions Inc (publicly branded as Bunce Performing Arts) began as neighborhood backyard musicals in 2007 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2012 to expand fundraising and programming. The organization produces a free outdoor summer musical and an expanding slate of indoor and outdoor productions, aiming to keep ticket costs low and provide broad public access to musical theatre. In recent years Bunce has grown into year-round programming including The BEAT (after-school musical education), multi-week summer camps (serving dozens of youth), touring/partnership productions, and a full seasonal lineup. Leadership combines founding family members and a volunteer board with dedicated staff (Artistic Director, Business Manager, Technical Director) to deliver productions and education across the northwest Twin Cities area.
Notable achievements
501(c)(3) status (2012)
Formally organized as a tax-exempt nonprofit in December 2012, enabling expanded fundraising and public programming beyond the original backyard shows.
Rebranded and expanded to year-round season
Rebranded to Bunce Performing Arts (2020) and transitioned from seasonal backyard shows to a broader, year-round slate of indoor and outdoor productions, including a multi-show 2025–2026 season and the first teen-only production planned for 2026.
Growth in education and program reach
Launched The BEAT (Bunce Educational Adventure Theater) and multi-session summer camps (serving up to ~70 students in recent summers), expanding youth education and affordable access to performing arts in the region.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $52K
- Annual revenue
- $150K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 45-4472884
- Location
- Maple Grove, MN
- Website
- bunceperformingarts.com
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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