2024-05-14T19:33:46-07:00 2023-07-31 263957706 Morse & Company CPAs LLP 28445 Highgate Drive Bonita Springs FL 34135 990 2022-08-01 133193376 THEATER BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS CORP THEA 2122434337 400 WEST 43RD STREET 43R NEW YORK NY 10036 Nicholas Viselli Director/CEO 2024-05-14 true Nicholas Viselli 999009999 true Dexter A Morse CPA P00536272 2127652200 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 400 WEST 43RD STREET 43R NEW YORK NY 10036 507775 false X WWW.TBTB.ORG X 1982 NY Theater Breaking Through Barriers is NYCs only Off-Broadway theater organization dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, and proving once and for all, that disability does not affect the quality of our art or artists. 8 7 5 12 0 480107 440060 24406 67665 12406 50 0 516919 507775 0 0 265759 237228 0 67704 244067 358830 509826 596058 7093 -88283 479603 387166 15114 10960 464489 376206 X Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB) is NYCs only Off-Broadway theater organization dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, and altering the misperceptions surrounding disability by proving, once and for all, that disability does not affect the quality or integrity of our art or artists. We believe that through artistic excellence and the development of role models, we can claim at last for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in our society. false false 244002 TBTB was honored to present God of Carnage, the very first revival of the 2009 Tony Award Winner for Best Play. The performance featured a diverse company of 4 artists, two of whom were performers with disabilities. The show integrated audio description and supertitle captioning into the production making it fully accessible to all audiences for every performance. God of Carnage was performed 33 times from April 18 May 20, 2023 at Theater Row, Theater 5 in New York City. TBTBs God of Carnage Performance was nominated by New York Citys Off-Broadway Alliance for Best Revival of a Play. 169857 Advocacy: Throughout the 2022/2023 season, TBTB continued to represent the disabledcommunity by participating in both online and in person symposia with various city, community, and arts organizations. As the call for equity, diversity and inclusion has amplified, TBTB continues to lead by example, demonstrating that integrating disabled and non-disabled artists from all parts of our community leads to a more level playing field, collective unity, and richer, more impactful art for artists and audiences alike. The success of TBTBs work in this area was recognized as the Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel dedicated to promoting and supporting Off-Broadway theater, named TBTBs Artistic Director, Nicholas Viselli a Legend of Off-Broadway and elected him to the Off-Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame! 61603 In September 2022, TBTB was invited to the 15th BIRD International Theatre Festival in Tottori, Japan and 14 TBTB members attended. At the festival, TBTB presented twoproductions, including an original piece with Japans JIYU / Freedom Theatre, featuring a combined cast from both theater companies. JIYU / Freedom Theater company, like TBTB, supports performers with disabilities. 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As the call for equity, diversity and inclusion has amplified, TBTB continues to lead by example, demonstrating that integrating disabled and non-disabled artists from all parts of our community leads to a more level playing field, collective unity, and richer, more impactful art for artists and audiences alike. The success of TBTBs work in this area was recognized as the Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel dedicated to promoting and supporting Off-Broadway theater, named TBTBs Artistic Director, Nicholas Viselli a Legend of Off-Broadway and elected him to the Off-Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame! Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by TBTBs external Auditors and initially reviewed by the Board Chair, the Board Treasurer and the CEO. An updated draft Form 990 is submitted to the full Board for their review and comments. Upon completion of that review, all questions are answered, and a revised final draft of F990 is prepared and submitted to the full Board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c TBTB has a written Conflict of Interest Policy. It is referenced in the Bylaws and included as an Exhibit thereto. Each Board member is required annually to submit to the Secretary the completed disclosure form indicating that they have read the policy, that they are in compliance with the Policy's provisions and that they have completed the disclosure form as required. The Secretary, being a board Member, submits her form to the Executive Director. Any real or potential conflicts are then reported to and discussed at the next scheduled or special board meeting, including any conflicts that had been previously addressed by and with the appropriate parties. In addition, key employees are covered under the policy and its disclosure requirements. Additionally, the Board Chair also monitors all contracts with third parties that involve or have a connection with any Board Member or key employees and if there is an unresolved question of a potential conflict of interests, reports such to the full Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board, annually in executive session, without the Artistic Director, reviews, discusses and takes any appropriate action regarding his salary adjustment and bonus. The Board then discusses such actions with the Artistic Director. Generally, at the same meeting, the Board in full session, the Artistic Director discusses and reviews and seeks the board's agreement with any proposed salary action and bonus for each employee. In its deliberations the Board considers various factors such as performance, budgetary constraints, regulatory issues, such as the potential impact on disability benefits, and competitive and appropriate compensation levels. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Our Form 990 is currently available through The IRS and NY State Charity Bureaus respective websites and upon request. TBTB is currently rebuilding its website and intends to include access to the annual independent audit report and the Form 990. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Oversight of the audit is the responsibility of the Board Treasurer with the assistance of the Artistic Director and Company Manager. The Audit and the Form 990 are submitted to the full board by the Treasurer for their review, approval and authorization to take any necessary steps with regards to posting, reporting to funders and filling with any regulatory authority.Regarding selection of the Auditor, the board has delegated to the Treasurer and Artistic Director, the review of and recommendation to engage the independent auditor. The Treasurer then presents their findings and recommendation to the Board for their consideration and approval.