2024-05-14T11:52:30-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 061351921 CRYSTAL THEATRE INC CRYS 2038582709 12 June Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 Cheryl Kemeny President 2038582709 2024-05-13 Cheryl Kemeny 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Cheryl Kemeny 12 June Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 313678 0 X www.crystaltheatre.org X 1992 CT Crystal Theatre Inc is an educational institution and Community Theatre that seeks to present original works of art and classic musicals and plays while striving to develop the individual strengths and talents of our students and participants in a nurturing and inclusive environment. 5 0 0 32 0 0 42847 38962 248945 246985 55 59 6693 27672 298540 313678 0 0 0 0 176376 140407 0 0 0 121032 130659 297408 271066 1132 42612 78284 117560 61978 58642 16306 58918 X Crystal Theatre is an educational and Community Theatre that seeks to promote and present original works of art and classic musicals and plays while striving to develop the individual strengths and talents of our students and participants in a nurturing and inclusive environment. 0 0 271066 287527 Crystal Theatre provided 15 student class shows and summer camps with hundreds of participants ages 4 through 17 including World Premiers of "The Mitten" (K-2nd grade), "A Vagabond's Christmas" (2nd-5th) and "Hansel & Gretel" (2nd-5th grade with music based on the Humperdinck Opera) as well as the Crystal Theatre original musicals "The Cosmic Nightingale", "Ellis Island & the American Dream", "Sally the Scourge", "Nightmare at Dream Camp", "The Ugly Duckling", "Goose Alley Gang", classic musicals "Alice in Wonderland", "Three Billy Goats Gruff", "As You Like It", Broadway Blast", "Broadway Blockbusters", "Holiday Cabaret". The adult Community Theatre presented our 35th anniversary Alumni production of "A Spinning Tale", "Whistleville" (1908), "Tintypes", "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night". Crystal Theatre assisted in the Jesse Smith Memorial church production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" in Ridgefield, CT. in December. 0 0 0 271066 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 CT X X Cheryl Kemeny 2038582709 12 June Avenue Norwalk CT 06850 X Cheryl Kemeny President, artistic director 35 X X X X 29140 0 0 Laszlo Balazs Board member and manager 20 X X 23650 0 0 Sally Lombardo Stage director 6 X 16335 0 0 Alexandrea Kemeny Vice President 20 X X X 13900 0 0 Mariner Pezza Vice President 15 X X X 13380 0 0 Felicia Varvaras Voice teacher 9 X 11928 0 0 Jack Singewald Technical director 4 X 4926 0 0 David Jackins Board Member 1 X 0 0 0 113259 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17220 21742 0 38962 CLASS TUITION 611600 180668 180668 0 0 SHOW TICKETS 711110 63192 63192 0 0 PROMOTIONAL MUGS, SWEATSHIRTS AND REFRESHMENTS 611600 3125 3125 0 0 0 0 0 0 246985 59 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 0 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 275 0 275 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IRS ERC TAX REFUND 921190 23643 23643 0 0 IRS INTEREST ON REFUND 921190 3654 3654 0 0 0 0 0 0 27297 313678 274716 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104925 104925 0 0 0 0 0 0 24824 24824 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10658 10658 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3800 3800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13015 13015 0 0 23482 23482 0 0 16747 16747 0 0 7220 7220 0 0 10585 10585 0 0 21855 21855 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1520 1520 0 0 1200 1200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4926 4926 0 0 Set building materials 5002 5002 0 0 Sound and Lighting Equipment 4539 4539 0 0 Membership fees, ASCAP, BMI, AACT 1120 1120 0 0 Costumes 4954 4954 0 0 10694 10694 0 0 271066 271066 0 0 78284 117560 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78284 117560 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61978 58642 0 61978 58642 X 0 0 0 0 16306 58918 16306 58918 78284 117560 42612 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Crystal Theatre explicitly states the following: "We do not discriminate on the basis of race and we welcome all students into our programs." Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 CRYSTAL THEARE INC RECEIVES SUBSIDIZED RENT FROM THE CITY OF NORWALK, CT. FOR THE BUILDING THAT THEY OCCUPY AT 165 FLAX HILL RD IN SOUTH NORWALK, CT. 06854 WITH THE ENTRANCE AT 66 BAYVIEW AVENUE. CRYSTAL THEATRE MAINTAINS THE RENTAL SPACE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF IT. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 FORM 990-ORGANIZATIONS'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES, CRYSTAL THEATRE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION IN MUSICAL THEATRE WITH PRODUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. CRYSTAL THEATRE OFFERS OVER 25 CLASSES AND CAMPS WHICH CULMINATE IN FULLY STGAED AND COSTUMES MUSICAL AND STAGE PERFORMANCES. THE COMMUNITY THEATRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL MUSICALS AND PLAYS AT NO TUITION CHARGE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2-RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS --CHERYL KEMENY (PRESIDENT) IS THE SISTER OF ALEXANDREA KEMENY (CO-VICE-PRESIDENT). CHERYL KEMENY (PRESIDENT) IS THE SPOUSE OF MARINER PEZZA (CO-VICE PRESIDENT). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 FORM 990, PART VI. LINE 9-OFFICERS WHO CAN'T BE REACHED AT 12 JUNE AVE. ALEXANDREA KEMENY, 4 NOLAN ST., NORWALK, CT. 06850; DAVID L. JACKINS, 19 MARLBOROUGH RD., NORWALK, CT 06851 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B-ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990-FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AT THE BOARD MEETINGS WHICH ARE HELD AT LEAST 4 TIMES A YEAR. BOARD MEETINGS ARE MORE FREQUENT WHEN SHOW AND CLASS SCHEDULES NEED TO BE PLANNED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c There is little activity that would be a "conflict of interest" in what Crystal Theatre does. Boards members do not have individual access to any Crystal Theatre funds. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Research was conducted in 2007 as to compensation paid to Artistic Directors and Stage Directors, teachers and musical directors. Crystal Theatre pays below market rates as most of our teachers are quasi volunteers who work for artistic and charitable reasons. Board members and officers are not paid for that function although many Board Members teach classes and direct shows for which they receive compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 CRYSTAL THEATRE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990'S ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE VOLUNTEER BOARD HAS HAD CRYSTAL THEATRE'S FOUNDERS AND SAME BOARD MEMBERS SINCE 1992.