Constellation Stage & Screen

What Constellation Stage & Screen does

Constellation Stage & Screen is a Bloomington, Indiana–based nonprofit professional theater and film company founded in 2021. It operates three managed performance venues in the downtown Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District — the Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St, also housing its administrative offices and box office), the Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St), and the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E Kirkwood) — as well as the Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St) for education and showcase use. The company programs mainstage dramatic and comedic productions, family holiday musicals, kids' theater, magic shows, film screenings, and visual arts exhibitions, and it is currently celebrating its 5th Anniversary 26/27 Season.

Its core products are live theatrical productions and educational programming rather than software or proprietary technology platforms. Producing output includes both licensed titles (The Da Vinci Code, Annie, Goosebumps The Musical) and original works, most notably the world premieres of Finn: A New Musical (winner of the 2025/26 Woodward/Newman Award) and Séance: The Board Awakens, plus works developed through the McCarty New Works Initiative. The company has no patent portfolio and no disclosed AI/ML systems.

The business model is a hybrid of earned revenue and philanthropic support typical of a regional arts nonprofit. Earned revenue comes from ticket sales (mainstage ~$35, family musicals ~$45, kids shows $25/$15) across the three venues, recurring season subscriptions via FlexPass and Family-Friendly Subscriptions (15–20% savings, free exchanges, priority booking), and education fees for classes and summer camps ($155–$595 across acting, musical theater, moviemaking, and comedy disciplines). Contributed revenue flows from individual and corporate donations, grants (e.g., SIA Foundation for assisted-listening devices), and named program sponsorships (IU Credit Union as Education Initiative sponsor; Jessika and Bryan Hane for PWYW/CAT). Accessibility pricing — Pay What You Will Thursdays (starting at $10–$15) and Community Access Tickets (250+ per season) — supports mission-based distribution. Distribution is fully direct: website box office, physical box office, and group sales via the Constellation Stars program; the company does not use third-party ticket resellers. Customer segments span general adult theatergoers, children and families, K–12 schools (including Title I recipients), homeschool networks, subscription holders, and dedicated enthusiasts (Stage Door Circle).

Name

Constellation Stage & Screen

Legal name

Constellation Stage & Screen

Website

https://seeconstellation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Constellation Stage & Screen is a Bloomington, Indiana–based nonprofit professional theater and film company operating three downtown venues, producing mainstage and family productions, world premieres, film screenings, and youth arts education classes and camps for general audiences, families, and K–12 groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Live Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Musical Theatre (Non-Broadway/Fringe) (MPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Live theater productions
• Performing arts education
• Youth theater programs
• Live entertainment venues
• Community arts programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales across three mainstage venues (Waldron Arts Center, Constellation Playhouse, Buskirk-Chumley Theater) and the PB&J Cafe dinner theater. Ticket prices vary by production type: Mainstage shows average $35, Family Holiday Musicals average $45, and Kids shows are priced at $25 for adults and $15 for children.
2. Season Ticket Subscriptions: Season Ticket Packages (FlexPass and Family-Friendly Subscriptions) provide recurring subscription revenue with 15-20% savings off single ticket prices, free exchanges, and priority booking access. These packages represent the company's primary subscription/recurring revenue stream.
3. Education Classes and Summer Camps: Fees charged for classes and summer camps across multiple disciplines (acting, musical theater, moviemaking, comedy). Pricing ranges from $155 (Broadway Beginnings abridged half-day camp) to $595 (2-week Musical Theater Camp: The Little Mermaid). Enrollment managed through an external platform (Augusoft/Ivy Tech).
4. Donations and Philanthropic Support: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations support operations and the Community Access Ticket Program. The company also receives sponsorship revenue from corporate sponsors (e.g., season sponsors, IU Credit Union as Education Initiative sponsor, Jessika and Bryan Hane as PWYW/CAT sponsor).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Constellation Stage & Screen is a nonprofit professional theater and film company that produces and presents live theatrical productions, film screenings, and visual arts exhibitions across three managed venues in Bloomington, Indiana. The organization also operates an education division offering classes, summer camps, homeschool programs, and student matinees for children, teens, and adults. Revenue is earned primarily through ticket sales, season subscriptions, education program fees, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Constellation Stage & Screen is a multi-venue performing and visual arts organization offering professional theatrical productions across multiple venues (Constellation Playhouse, Buskirk Chumley Theater, and Waldron Arts Center), with programming spanning mainstage plays, kids and family productions, film screenings, visual arts galleries, and youth education camps and classes. The organization operates as a single unified arts organization with distinct programmatic offerings rather than a platform with modular add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PB&J Cafe: A dinner theater experience for kids where young theatergoers enjoy a meal during performances and meet cast members after shows. Located at Constellation's performance venues.

Products and services

• Mainstage Productions
• Kids and Family Productions
• Education Programs (Classes and Summer Camps)
• Film Screenings
• Visual Arts Exhibitions
• Special Events and Venue Rentals
• Season Ticket Subscriptions (FlexPass and Family-Friendly Subscriptions)

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ Community Access Tickets provided free to children and families each season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and key.

• Morgenstern BooksminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2026Morgenstern Books partners with Constellation for Saturday Story Hour events tied to upcoming productions (e.g., Annie, Goosebumps). These free community events at the bookstore promote upcoming shows and build audience excitement.
• IU University Collections at McCalla / Weird Studies Podcast / IU Center for Possible MindsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Collaborative exhibit at IU University Collections at McCalla featuring photography by Shannon Taggart exploring Spiritualism, art, science, and celebrity. Co-presented with Weird Studies podcast and IU Center for Possible Minds, running January 27 – April 1, 2026, coinciding with the Séance: The Board Awakens production.
• Visit BloomingtonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 October 2024Constellation partners with Visit Bloomington (the local tourism bureau) for seasonal ticket giveaways throughout the season, offering two free tickets plus a $100 gift card to Lennie's as prizes. This partnership promotes Constellation to the visitor/tourism audience.
• IU Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIU Credit Union is the proud sponsor of Constellation's Education Initiative, which includes classes, summer camps, and arts education programming for children and adults. This partnership helps fund youth arts education as a core part of Constellation's mission.
• McCarty New Works InitiativekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe McCarty New Works Initiative supports Another Revolution by Jacqueline Bircher, enabling the development and production of new plays at Constellation Stage & Screen.
• Unlocking the SpectrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnlocking the Spectrum sponsored the sensory-friendly performance of Finn: A New Musical, supporting accessible theater experiences for children with sensory sensitivities.
• Title I Schools (Bloomington area)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstellation works with Title I schools in the Bloomington area to provide free Community Access Tickets (CATs) to students and families who cannot otherwise attend live theater, part of the Constellation For Schools program.
• Social Service Organizations (Bloomington area)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstellation partners with social service organizations to distribute Community Access Tickets to families in need, making professional theater accessible to underserved community members.
• The Elm (Bloomington)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Elm (614 E 2nd St, Bloomington) created a specialty 'Brewed Awakening' latte (cookies & cream with ube cold foam) during the run of Séance: The Board Awakens. Ticket/playbill holders received 30% off. Cross-promotional partnership driving local engagement.
• Cardinal SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCardinal Spirits (922 S Morton St, Bloomington) created a specialty 'Message from Beyond' cocktail during Séance: The Board Awakens run. Ticket/playbill holders received 10% off. Cross-promotional partnership driving local engagement.
• WFHB Local Radio / Firehouse TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWFHB's Firehouse Theatre segment features radio interviews with Constellation directors and actors, including coverage of A Christmas Story the Musical with Director Richard Roland and Actor Ronnie Johnstone.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TheatreSquared: Fayetteville, Arkansas regional theater producing a mix of classics, musicals, and new works with integrated education programs. Comparable multi-venue operation, new-play focus, and university-town market positioning relative to a major state university.
• Cardinal Stage: Former Bloomington, Indiana professional theater company; Constellation Casting Director Kate Galvin served as its Artistic Director before the organization. Highly comparable predecessor entity operating in the same market with overlapping artistic and subscriber base.
• Geva Theatre Center: Rochester, NY regional theater producing a mainstage season plus new works and education programs. Comparable in scope, subscription model, and Nextstage/Jones series for developing new plays analogous to Constellation's McCarty New Works Initiative.
• Indiana Repertory Theatre: Indianapolis-based LORT regional theater producing a multi-show mainstage season. Directly comparable as an Indiana professional theater competing for the same audiences, donors, and touring production rights, though operating at a larger scale and budget than Constellation.
• Actors Theatre of Louisville: Kentucky-based regional theater producing a mainstage season plus the Humana Festival of New American Plays. Comparable as a Midwest regional theater with strong new-works programming; larger scale and broader national recognition than Constellation.
• Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis: Indianapolis-based professional theater with a diverse season spanning mainstage, family, and education programming. Directly comparable mix of mainstage productions, education classes, and community access initiatives targeting the same Indiana arts market.
• Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre: Indianapolis dinner theater combining meal service with Broadway-style musical productions. Directly comparable on the dinner-theater model (Constellation's PB&J Cafe is a dinner-theater format for kids) and Indiana regional audience overlap.
• Bloomington Playwrights Project: Bloomington-based new-works theater where Artistic Director Chad Rabinovitz previously led programming for 14 years. Closest geographic and programmatic peer — both produce new plays and serve the same local audience; Constellation's new-works pipeline (McCarty Initiative) directly overlaps BPP's mission.
• Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Regional theater producing a mainstage season in two venues. Comparable multi-venue structure, subscription model, and education programming targeting Midwest audiences within driving distance of Indiana.

Regional players

• American Players Theatre: Spring Green, Wisconsin classical theater producing a summer outdoor season. Comparable Midwest regional theater with strong subscriber base and education programming, though operating a different venue model (outdoor classical repertory) and seasonal cadence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ConstellationStage
• Instagraminstagram.com/seeconstellation
• TikToktiktok.com/@seeconstellation
• Xx.com/see_constell8n
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seeconstellation

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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