2026-02-28T14:53:30Z 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 366191935 CHILDRENS COMMUNITY THEATRE CHIL 8159013977 1600 E Lincoln Hwy DeKalb IL 60115 Michael R Landshaft Board Treasurer 8159013977 2026-02-28 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X cctdekalb.org X X 107627 X 6950 98241 1830 606 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107627 0 0 0 0 6531 87593 94124 13503 51852 65355 51852 65355 0 0 51852 65355 51852 65355 Children's Community Theater empowers young people and families to discover their creative voice, build confidence, and experience the transformative power of theatre. Since our founding in 1955, we have been committed to encouraging a lifelong love of the dramatic arts by providing accessible, high-quality theatre experiences that celebrate the talents and contributions of children of all ages and skill levels. Through our productions, summer camps, and community engagement, we create inclusive spaces where young performers develop resilience, collaboration, and self-belief while building meaningful connections with peers and families. Serving over 200 people in DeKalb County annually, we believe that theatre is a tool for personal growth and community vitality, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every child in our community has the opportunity to step onto the stage, discover their potential, and realize their dreams. Our two-week summer camp, held in collaboration with the historic Egyptian Theatre, is an intensive, affordable program for youth ages 818. We keep costs low and offer scholarship opportunities so families from all backgrounds can participate. Structure Two age-track model: -Younger Track (ages 812): hands-on introduction to theater fundamentals acting, voice, movement, improvisation, and basic backstage skills with fun games, ensemble-building, and a polished showcase at the end of camp. -Older Track (high school students, 1418): an ambitious rehearsal schedule focused on mounting a full-length show start-to-finish in two weeks. Students handle acting, vocal work, choreography, tech rehearsals, and run crews under staff and peer-mentor guidance. Curriculum & Experience -Daily schedule combining skill classes, rehearsals, scene work, and technical training. -Professional-style rehearsal process for the older track: blocking, music rehearsals, choreography, tech runs, and dress rehearsals. -Introduction to set, costume, and prop basics; stagecraft and safety; microphone and lighting basics as appropriate. -Leadership and mentorship: older campers mentor younger ones and gain production leadership opportunities (stage manager, crew leads). -Performance: final public sharing or full production mounted in partnership with the Egyptian Theatre, offering real-stage experience and audience performance. Accessibility & Support Low tuition model with need-based scholarships and sliding-scale options. -Accommodations and inclusive practices -Clear communication about rehearsal schedules, pick-up/drop-off, and what to bring. Outcomes Younger campers gain confidence, collaborative skills, and foundational theater knowledge. High school campers experience the intensity of producing a show, develop technical and leadership skills, and leave with a completed production credit and greater artistic maturity. Contact us for dates, registration, and scholarship applications. 4000 21117 Our fall show took place at the historic Sandwich Opera House in Sandwich, IL, and this years production was Elf Jr., performed by a full youth cast ages 818. Over a multi-week rehearsal period students learned acting, singing, choreography, and backstage skills while volunteer directors, designers, and teen leaders guided costume, set, and tech work. The Opera House setting gave campers and cast members real-stage experience with professional sightlines, lighting, and audience energy. Families and community members filled the house for lively performances, and the run showcased strong ensemble work, enthusiastic solo moments, and confident stagecraft from our youngest to our oldest performers. The production reinforced teamwork, performance experience, and leadership development while bringing family-friendly holiday joy to DeKalb County audiences. 0 16433 Our spring show (Lion King Jr.), at the historic Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, IL featured a large, vibrant cast of roughly 90 youth ages 818. Over several weeks of rehearsals, students developed acting, singing, movement, and backstage skills while volunteer directors, designers, and teen leaders coordinated costumes, sets, lighting, and sound to achieve professional production values. The Egyptians stage and house provided real-world performance experienceproper sightlines, rigging, and audience energythat challenged and inspired cast and crew alike. With ensemble numbers, featured solos, and layered choreography, the production emphasized teamwork, trust, and artistic growth across age levels. Families, schools, and the broader community attended in strong numbers, celebrating the performers commitment and the theaters role in nurturing young talent and creating memorable, family-friendly entertainment for DeKalb County. 0 27057 64607 Michael Landshaft Tresurer 10.00 0 Katie Browne President 15.00 0 Rebecca Gulke Vice president 5.00 0 false false false false false 0 false false false 0 0 false IL Michael Landshaft 428 S Locust St Sycamore IL 60178 8159013977 false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 40149 71573 8780 120502 55536 88535 98314 242385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95685 160108 107094 362887 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 362887 500 606 1106 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 606 1106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95685 160608 107700 363993 0.99700 0.99800 0.00300 0.00200 X X Part I, Line 16 Rent$6,531.20 Main space rent-------------$4,050 Storage unit------------------$1,761.20 Snow removal---------------$ 550.00 P.O. box-----------------------$170 Insurance$3,434 West Bend Insurance------$3,434 Space Improvement$5,546.73 New Mics---------------------$3,670 Sign on building-------------$896.20 Card Scaner-----------------$74.47 Space Org. and supplies--$906.06 Extra Spending$826 Float---------------------------$380 Tax filling fee(state)-----------$20 Tax filling Fee(federal)-------$90 Awards------------------------$116 Gifts----------------------------$220 Membership and Subscriptions$1,739.80 Quickbooks-------------------$338 AACT---------------------------$240 Sam.gov/USFRC------------$599 Website------------------------$509.80 Dekalb County Foundation$53 Honnariums$8,600 Shrek---------------------------$600 Elf Jr.------------------------------$1,800 Summer camp---------------$3,150 Lion king Jr.----------------------$1,400 Directors-----------------------$1,650 Show Rights$10,512 Footlosse--------------------$1,325 High school musical------$3,964 Elf Jr.----------------------------$3,008 Beetle Juice----------------$2,215 Show Expenses$56,934.99 Summer camp------------$15,752.19 Lion king Jr.------------------$21,517.28 Elf Jr.--------------------------$11,625.11 Shrek-----------------------$8,040.41