SST Productions
About Us
We are a nonprofit corporation dedicated to producing exceptional theatre and empowering nonprofits of all kinds to excel.
Our Approach
A Nonprofit Serving Nonprofits
SST Productions, Inc. is the non-stock, not-for-profit corporate entity offering several capacity building options to the nonprofit community of Los Angeles County and beyond.
Over the past few years, SST has broadened its management support for nonprofits beyond theatre arts to encompass all types of organizations. In addition to producing unique and compelling theatrical productions here and abroad, SST has expanded its mission through a service line called SST Nonprofit Services.
Most recently, Nonprofit First Aid has been added as a quick intervention option for organizations facing timely operational challenges.
What Sets Us Apart
Mission First
We are a nonprofit serving nonprofits. Every engagement is guided by a genuine commitment to your public benefit mission — not just the bottom line.
Deep Sector Experience
Our team brings over 50 combined years of executive nonprofit management across performing arts, children's services, special needs, disaster preparedness, and more.
Creative Problem Solving
Rooted in the arts, we approach every challenge with creativity and collaboration — assembling the right team for each unique situation.
International Reach
With active links to the UK and Europe, we bring an internationally diverse perspective to our productions and our consulting work.
Meet the Team
Experts in Nonprofit Governance & Administration
Marc Haupert
President
Marc has over 45 years of executive nonprofit management experience in the Midwest and California. His deep expertise spans governance, administration, and performing arts leadership.
Kurt J. Swanson
Managing Director
Mobilizing a 25-year career of maximizing the administrative potential of community benefit organizations, Kurt brings operational excellence and strategic insight to every engagement.
Our Story
Our Mission
"To produce and present theatrical events that stimulate thought, entertain and challenge audiences — and to empower nonprofits of all kinds to excel."
The mission of SST Productions is to produce and present theatrical and performing arts events that stimulate thought, entertain and challenge audiences, and to empower nonprofits of all kinds to excel in their efficiency and leadership.
We present topical, relevant works created and performed by the most talented and internationally diverse teams of artists available. We also undertake projects that utilize arts for societal benefit — our most recent expansion provides administrative support to nonprofits of all types.
Our Theatrical Niche
SST, as an independent producing organization without a standing ensemble, assembles appropriate teams for each performing arts endeavor — utilizing artists who may or may not be part of other companies. This approach provides a distinction that continues to attract audience and critical respect for its unrestrained creativity and collaboration.
With an active link to and from the UK and Europe, we include international performers among our featured artists. An important element of our programming is the use of arts activities to improve the condition of identified populations in need — including projects that utilize theatre to have an impact on at-risk youth within the Los Angeles dependency and delinquency court systems.
Our Service Lines
SST Nonprofit Services
Supports boards of directors conducting their own search for a new President, CEO, or Executive Director — and supports CEOs seeking a new CFO, CIO, COO, or other senior positions. Affiliated with Third Sector Company, the most experienced nonprofit leadership transition firm in California.
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Provides specialty administrative "back office" support for organizations with a special time-limited need — saving the costly process of adding permanent staffing while accessing high-level expertise appropriate to the task.
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Whether you're looking for exceptional theatrical experiences or nonprofit management support, we'd love to hear from you.