2025-02-05T00:08:16-08:00 2024-07-31 263957706 Morse & Company CPAs LLP 28445 Highgate Drive Bonita Springs FL 34135 990 2023-08-01 133193376 THEATER BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS CORP THEA 2122434337 400 WEST 43RD STREET 43R NEW YORK NY 10036 Nicholas Viselli Director/CEO 2025-02-05 true true Dexter A Morse CPA P00536272 2127652200 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 400 WEST 43RD STREET 43R NEW YORK NY 10036 383614 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. 9 8 10 12 0 440060 322315 67665 60165 50 1134 0 507775 383614 0 0 237228 187709 0 96762 358830 372702 596058 560411 -88283 -176797 387166 266356 10960 66947 376206 199409 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 236511 60160 TBTB was honored to partner with the Neil Simon estate to present the first Off-Broadway revival of Mr. Simons 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES. The play featured a diverse company of artists, 65% of whom were performers with disabilities. Our production integrated audio description and Supertitle captioning into every performance, making it fully accessible to all audiences at every performance. I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES was performed 36 times, from April 20th through May 25th at Theatre Rows Theatre Five in New York City. 124653 Advocacy: Throughout the 2023/2024 season, TBTB continued to represent the disabled community by participating in both online and in-person meetings, round tables and symposia with various city and community arts and activist organizations, including NYU/Langones LEAP Program, which provides support to amputees and people who are newly disabled. As the call for equity, diversity, and inclusion continues to grow, TBTB remains a pioneer, leading by example and demonstrating that the integration of disabled and non-disabled artists off all races, genders, and sexual orientations from every corner of our community leads to a more level playing field, collective unity, and richer, more impactful art for artists and audiences alike. In 2023, TBTBs work was recognized by New York Citys Off-Broadway Alliance by naming TBTBs Artistic Director, Nicholas Viselli as one of their 2023 Legends of Off-Broadway. 24827 From January 23 through January 28, TBTB presented our 3rd Hybrid Playmakers Intensive, creating eleven original short plays by artists from within our own ranks. All eleven plays were performed before a live studio audience. Six of those plays were also streamed to TBTBs social media platforms via Zoom. In total, over 1940 people tuned in/attended our plays over the 7-day period.Both disabled artists themselves and their unique perspectives are severely underrepresented in theater. Our Hybrid Intensive allows these artists to showcase their talents, hone their craft, and add to the canon of plays created with the benefit of their voices. To date, TBTB has created over 300 original short plays through our Playmakers Intensive series, employing over 700 artists and helping to amplify the voice of disability in our society. 385991 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NY X NICHOLAS VISELLI 2122434339 400 WEST 43RD STREET NEW YORK NY 10036 Nicholas Viselli Director/CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 74902 0 0 Richard Allen Treasuer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Louis M Morrell Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Ferziger Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Keith Murfee-DeConcini Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Rose Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fareeda Ahmed Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anita Hollander Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Spinnato Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 74902 0 false false false 0 40000 282315 72749 322315 Program Income 900099 60165 60165 60165 1134 1134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 383614 61299 X 0 0 0 0 74902 59922 11235 3745 0 88575 25593 1759 61223 0 24232 17144 1181 5907 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111973 59428 39195 13350 38789 37062 1727 12682 2811 9396 475 15146 4544 6237 4365 0 21645 8658 7576 5411 2768 2716 52 0 0 0 0 1864 559 746 559 2924 2924 Program Expense 164630 164630 Bank and filing fees 281 281 0 560411 385991 77658 96762 218544 121876 0 142520 74050 340 5903 0 0 0 0 0 28251 16437 1132 11814 0 0 0 0 24630 52713 387166 266356 10960 18709 48238 10960 66947 X 233686 125089 142520 74320 376206 199409 387166 266356 -176797 X X false true X true false X 607317 344030 504515 507724 309732 2273318 0 0 607317 344030 504515 507724 309732 2273318 0 2273318 0 0 0 2273318 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 28251 16437 11814 11814 Other Assets 4475 Right of Use Asset 48238 52713 Operating lease liability 48238 48238 383614 383614 383614 560411 560411 560411 X PRO BONO LEGAL 1 72749 HOURLY RATE false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: TBTB extended their community outreach support in 2023-23 when they met with members of NYU/Langones LEAP Program, formed to provide support, counseling, and fellowship among amputees in the NYU/Langone network. TBTB met with the group to discuss our role within the New York City theater community, and to invite LEAP members to participate in our work by seeing our shows and attending our workshops. Several LEAP members have already expressed interest in working with us, while other members have begun following our progress online and hope to become more involved in our work and mission over the coming months. 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.