Arts, Culture & Humanities · TX
Bright Lights Theatre
Bright Lights Theatre reported paying Lauren Hensarling, President And Exec Dir, $17,750 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Lauren Hensarling at approximately the 31st percentile among 208 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $30,277).
$205,508Total revenue (FY 2025)
$17,750Total executive compensation
31stPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to TX cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandylyon Drama | WA | $205,579 | $29,374 |
| Black Repertory Theatre Of Kansas City | MO | $204,948 | $55,880 |
| St John Community Theatre | LA | $204,923 | $16,325 |
| St Marys Childrens Theatre Inc | GA | $204,728 | $9,888 |
| Saltworks Theatre Company | PA | $206,405 | $73,420 |
| Evergreen Players Inc | CO | $207,078 | $58,810 |
| Restoration Stage Inc | MD | $207,234 | $49,480 |
| Matheatre Corporation | WY | $203,072 | $19,922 |