Jacksonville, FL

STAGE AURORA THEATRICAL COMPANY INC

EIN 59-3666871

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Black communities Faith communities

Mission

To enlighten the mind by way of the Arts through faith-based works and the African‑American experience ('Theatre that Enlightens').

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About STAGE AURORA THEATRICAL COMPANY INC

Stage Aurora Theatrical Company, Inc. is a Jacksonville‑based professional theatre company (EIN confirmed as 59-3666871) that produces, develops, and tours works centering the African‑American and faith‑based experience. Founded under the leadership of Darryl Reuben Hall around 2000, Stage Aurora maintains a consistent performance and outreach schedule in Florida and New York and publishes its seasons, youth programs, and special events on its official site. The organization runs year‑round programming including mainstage productions, original works, and youth/outreach initiatives such as the Performing Arts Summer Institute and the '100 Youth Voices' program, and it has been actively producing and presenting work in 2023–2025 with planned productions into 2026.

Notable achievements

200+ Productions

Since its founding, Stage Aurora has produced more than 200 productions, including major works (The Color Purple, Fences, The Piano Lesson) and community-focused shows and original pieces.

National & NYC Presentations

Stage Aurora has presented work beyond Jacksonville — including readings, festivals, and staged presentations in New York City and at national festivals (e.g., Midtown International Theatre Festival, National Black Theatre Festival).

Sustained Recent Activity & Milestone Season

The company maintained an active schedule across 2023–2025 (youth musicals, benefit concerts, readings and staged productions) and marked a 25th‑anniversary season in 2025 with a slate of productions and fundraising events planned into 2026.

At a glance

Total assets: $18K
Annual revenue: $95K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 59-3666871
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: www.stageaurora.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recipient of local and state arts recognitions, including the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs' Diversity & Inclusion recognition and awards from the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (Onyx/Individual Arts Award).

Rosetta LeNoire Award nomination/recognition from Actors’ Equity Association for diversity, and multiple productions presented under SAG‑AFTRA/AEA agreements, reflecting professional industry affiliations.

Supported by institutional funders and grant programs (including National Endowment for the Arts and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs) for recent projects and readings.

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