2026-07-15T14:17:54-07:00 2025-08-31 990 2024-09-01 202793199 COLUMBIA CHILDRENS THEATRE COLU 8036914548 PO Box 3096 Columbia SC 29230 Jim Litzinger Treasurer 8036914548 2026-07-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jim Litzinger 114 Harrells Place Columbia SC 29230 439059 0 X http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com X 2005 SC Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, we create professional theatre for youth and families, foster inclusive community, and nurture meaningful learning through the arts. We provide these experiences through professional theatrical productions geared for families and young audiences. In addition, our education initiative includes opportunities for students in grades k-12 including after school classes, summer camps, in-school residencies, and the opportunity to participate in fully-mounted productions throughout the year. 11 11 3 30 -9008 0 107735 197815 260067 241244 88 0 17232 -9008 385122 430051 0 0 0 0 259279 195759 10550 0 0 235727 38543 505556 234302 -120434 195749 24708 28301 95125 91266 -70417 -62965 Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, we create professional theatre for youth and families, foster inclusive community, and nurture meaningful learning through the arts. We provide these experiences through professional theatrical productions geared for families and young audiences. In addition, our education initiative includes opportunities for students in grades k-12 including after school classes, summer camps, in-school residencies, and the opportunity to participate in fully-mounted productions throughout the year. 0 0 40024 15869 Each season Columbia Children's Theatre's Mainstage Performance Series presents five high-quality, professional theatrical productions specifically designed for families and young audiences, with most productions being musicals adapted from beloved works of children's literature. All productions are created and performed by paid professional actors and artistic staff, ensuring exceptional artistic quality and an engaging live theatre experience. In addition to public performances, the series offers half-price weekday matinees for school groups, enabling thousands of students to attend as part of educational field trips. Approximately 75% of these students come from underserved districts, ensuring equitable access to the arts for children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live professional theatre. Each year, the Mainstage Performance Series reaches approximately 10,000 audience members from across South Carolina, fostering a love of the arts while supporting literacy and curriculum connections. Through these performances, Columbia Children's Theatre has built strong, ongoing relationships with school districts throughout the state. 29781 81587 Columbia Children's Theatre's YouTheatre program provides students in grades 1-12 with the opportunity to audition for and perform in fully produced plays and musicals, working alongside professional directors, choreographers, music directors, and stage managers. Through an intensive five-week rehearsal process, young actors gain valuable performance experience, develop teamwork and communication skills, and deepen their understanding of the theatrical arts, culminating in four public performances for each production. Each year, YouTheatre stages four productions: two for the Peanut Butter and Jelly Players, featuring students in grades 1-7; one for CCTeens, featuring students in grades 8-12; and one large-scale summer musical that brings all age groups together. In the most recent season, the Peanut Butter and Jelly Players presented Beauty and the Beast and Finding Nemo, the CCTeens performed Firebringer, and the combined summer production was Seussical the Musical. Approximately 200 students from six counties participate annually, and their productions are enjoyed by about 1,800 audience members. 20000 138744 Columbia Children's Theatre's Education initiative offers a wide range of training opportunities in acting, singing, dance, improvisation, directing, designing, and creative play for students from age three through 12th grade, with all classes taught by professional artists and experienced theatre educators from local school districts. In the most recent season, this program provided 22 after-school classes and 31 week-long summer camps, serving a total of 1,041 students. Additionally, year-long in-school residencies at two local elementary schools introduced 285 students to the fundamentals of theatre, culminating in performances for friends and family. As part of the Education initiative, Columbia Children's Theatre also offers highly sought-after, hands-on internships to middle and high school students, providing them with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to work side-by-side with industry professionals and gain practical experience in technical theatre. In the past season, 20 student interns honed their skills as scenic artists, builders, costumers, lighting designers, and assistant stage managers, preparing them for future success in the arts and beyond. 0 0 0 89805 1 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 SC X Jim Litzinger 8036914548 PO Box 3096 Columbia SC 29230 Diane Davis Board Member 1 X 0 0 0 Troy Davis Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robin Jackson Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Daryl McCulley Treasurer 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Kristi Schrader Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Randy Schrader Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Martha Jones Board President 20 0 X 0 0 0 Rachel Cooper board Secretary 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Laura Nicholas Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Jay Burgess Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Vincent Schiano Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90080 0 33499 74236 0 197815 Educational Program Fees 611600 128744 128744 0 0 Performance Tickets 711000 112500 112500 0 0 0 0 0 0 241244 0 0 0 0 0 38693 9008 -9008 -9008 0 0 430051 241244 -9008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195759 51262 144497 16644 16644 1602 1602 13671 13671 6626 6626 234302 89805 144497 0 17901 27006 1295 1295 525 4987 24708 28301 69490 65631 25635 25635 95125 91266 X -70417 -62965 0 0 -70417 -62965 24708 28301 195749 0 0 0 -188297 0 X 0 0 0 X 312237 179096 151278 194331 200520 1037462 226357 338297 360839 260067 180674 1366234 538594 517393 512117 454398 381194 2403696 110265 96853 45822 210067 38348 501355 110265 96853 45822 210067 38348 501355 1902341 15 384 399 15 384 0 0 0 399 100760 100760 0 538609 517777 612877 454398 381194 2504855 0.75946 0.75527 0.00016 0.00016 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Kristi and Randy Schrader are married, Tracy and Brad Wright are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form is reviewed by Managing Director, Treasurer and President. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All documents are made available upon request. Filed extension at the end of our fiscal year.