ALLENS COMMUNITY THEATRE

Programs

1. Allen Contemporary Theatre presented seven (7) theatrical productions in 2025. We opened the season (1st) with "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani. On a cold, clear midwinter night in the mythical town of Almost, Main, propelled by the mystical energy of aurora borealis, Almost's residents experience the life-alter power of the human heart. In unexpected and often hilarious ways, relationships begin and end, strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. The next (2nd) production was "Moriarty," a new Sherlock Holmes adventure written by Ken Ludwig. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back! Faced with their toughest case yet, they join forces with an American actress to take down the cunning criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. Five actors play over 20 roles in this brand-new adventure that has danger and laughter around every corner. The third (3rd) production was "The Outsider," written by Paul Slade Smith. Ned Newly doesn't want to be Governor. In fact, he is terrified of public speaking, but when he unexpectedly finds himself in the spotlight, a political consultant seizes the opportunity. This satirical comedy hilariously skewers American…

   $66,068 spent$131,054 earned by the program
   37% of program spending

2. In 2025, ACT offered four (4) theatre-related camps - two (2) in the spring from February to April and two (2) in the fall from October to December - where classes were held on a specific weekday. During both the spring and fall, one of the classes was for "Rising Star" actors (Kindergarten through 4th grade) on Thursdays, where students learned basic actings skills, what a character is, and how to work together. The other class, also both in spring and fall, was "Intermediate Actors" (grades 5 through 8) on Tuesdays, where students learned how to get into character and figure out what that character would think, feel, like and dislike. The final day for each class was a performance for students to showcase what they learned in the class. All camps were taught by experienced theatre professionals. Due to the overwhelming success the year prior, throughout the summer of 2025, ACT continued to offer 2-week intensive camps, where students would participate in Jr. production from the ground up, where they be a part of the full rehearsal process: learning and memorizing music, lines, and dancing, getting into costumes, applying makeup, set changes, etc. In June, students put on a…

   $22,179 spent$27,818 earned by the program
   12% of program spending

3. This encompasses ACT's management of general grants received, general expenses, and the leasing, improving, and maintenance of our 101-seat facility during 2025. In 2025, we received a $10,000 grant from the Allen Community Development Corporation (CDC) and a $3,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant also from the City of Allen. In addition to the government grants received, ACT received a $10,350 grant from the Allen Arts Alliance (AAA), a private entity, resulting in $23,350 in total grants. All grants required comprehensive applications to receive funding and reporting on the usage of funds. This $23,350 amount, along with individual and corporate donations ($25,329) came to a total of $48,679. Expenses totaled $90,253, most of which can be attributed to the lease ($60,000). Other facility expenses in decreasing order: utilities ($8,083), storage ($4,488), repairs & maintenance ($3,843), liability insurance ($1,162), and improvements ($386). This results in $77,962 in total facilities expenses. Other operating expenses, which encompass marketing, concessions, dues & subscriptions, info tech, supplies, and general production costs, totaled $12,291.

   $90,253 spent$48,679 earned by the program
   51% of program spending

4. Other program services, not described on the e-filed return.

   $0 spent
   0% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $178,500.