2015-06-15T07:22:42-05:00 2014-07-31 420714325 MCGLADREY LLP 1 S WACKER DRIVE STE 800 Chicago IL 60606 990 2013-08-01 363847280 Writers Theatre Inc WRIT 8472426008 321 Park Avenue Glencoe IL 60022 Kathryn M Lipuma Executive Director 8472426008 2015-06-11 1 Marek Rozowicz P01616027 3126343400 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Kathryn M Lipuma 321 Park Avenue Glencoe IL 60022 15469308 0 X www.writerstheatre.org X 1992 IL To present world-class productions of classic, adapted, and original plays, and to provide a wide array of education and enrichment programming for area students and theatre-goers. 34 31 195 46 0 0 10741195 12983415 2126553 2222742 3397 7945 37448 35380 12908593 15249482 0 0 0 0 2734214 2829876 63000 63000 632109 1818123 2060060 4615337 4952936 8293256 10296546 15049523 25958942 1828211 2441084 13221312 23517858 X Writers Theatre (WT) is a literary organization which operates not-for-profit theatres in Glencoe, Illinois. WT exists to explore productions in which the word on the page and the artists who bring that word to life hold primary importance. Central to this mission are three core objectives: valuing text, whether classic, adapted, or original, as the fundamental source of inspiration; creating deliberately intimate performances where audiences are face to face with powerful stories; and honoring the time and commitment of our artists by offering industry-leading compensation. Writers Theatre has earned a reputation for consistent artistic excellence, innovative educational programming, and service to our community. 0 0 3293910 2188467 Artistic Programming:During the 2013/14 Season, Writers Theatre staged five productions in its two intimate performance spaces, playing to approximately 5,500 subscribers and more than 41,000 total audience members from across metropolitan Chicago and the country. The Season's productions sold to an average 94% capacity, and included The Old Man and The Old Moon by PigPen Theatre Co., Port Authority by Conor McPherson, Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, The Dance of Death by August Strindberg in a new version by Conor McPherson, and the world premier musical, Days Like Today, by Laura Eason and Alan Schmuckler. 123710 34475 Educational Programming:The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights is a touring solo performance that follows a Chicago student's search for identity and self-discovery as she examines the American Civil Rights Movement, weaving together poetry, hip-hop and history as it encourages students to explore the themes of civil and human rights. In 2014, The MLK Project performed 42 times during January and February (90% of which reached underserved students), including two in juvenile correctional facilities, five at community organizations, and a 10-performance residency at Theatre at the Center in Munster, IN, for a total of 8,426 students. More than 50,000 students have been served since the tour's inception in 2007.The Novel Series Study Plan, an in-school residency program, was co-designed by WT's Director of Education and the Literature and Writing Magnet Cluster of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Teaching Artists partner with classroom teachers in grades 4 8 to create student-driven literature residencies, consisting of four "corners," each delving into different aspects of the novel's characters, plot, and themes: Writing, Vocabulary, Discussion, and Performance. During the 2013-14 school year, Writers Theatre conducted Novel Series residencies in 27 classrooms at nine different schools, reaching approximately 710 students. Approximately 92% of participating students came from low-income backgrounds.Write On!, WT's customizable residency program, pairs students and teachers with WT teaching artists to create curricula tailored to the specific classroom's needs and goals. The highly tailored approach provides dynamic opportunities to explore theatre and text with a focus on creating transformative experiences and on encouraging young people to find their creative voices. In 2013-2014, the program reached 15 classrooms in nine schools and community organizations, logging 218 contact hours with 368 students in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. 74875 Literary Development Initiative (LDI):In addition to its mainstage productions, WT supports the creation of new work through its innovative Literary Development Initiative, which launched in 2004 with the goal of developing the next generation of classic plays and creating an "artistic home" to support and nurture the master playwrights of the future. Through this initiative, WT has debuted six world-premiere productions, including Days Like Today during the 2013/2014 seaosn. The LDI also supports further development of already-premiered works by giving them a crucial second or third production, including the 2013/14 Season's The Old Man and The Old Moon, which received additional time and resource to refine the script. WT has four projects currently under commission through the LDI. 3492495 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 94 0 1 195 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 34 31 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X Geoff Barr 8472426001 321 Park Ave Glencoe IL 60022 Amy Pope Brock Trustee (left during yr) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Arthur Anderson Jr Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Avril Klaff Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Melcher Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Beth L Kronfeld Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Christine Pompizzi Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher N Knight Immediate Past President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher S Pfaff Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 David McGranahan Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dick Lipton Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Nelson L Levy Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elaine Tinberg President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Gillian Goodman Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Howard Conant Jr Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Janice Beck Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Litowitz Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Farmer Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph G Dillon Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Julie Bernstein Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathryn M Lipuma Executive Director 40.00 X X 142910 0 4505 Lorel McMillan Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Pat Studdert Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Halberstam Artistic Director 40.00 X X 144157 0 4505 Mike Petersen Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Kehoe Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pam Phillips Weston Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Cohan Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Belgrad Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Hodges Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Mann Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 William F Mahoney Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 David N Knapp Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lizzy Scheinfeld Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Sick Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Seth Traxler Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kim M Swinton Dir. of Inst. 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The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, the Theatre may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Theatre and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities during the year. The Theatre files Forms 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Illinois. The Theatre is generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before fiscal 2011. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold 8,514. Gaming Expense 23,847. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold 8,514. Gaming Expense 23,847. 1 Hurley & Associates 860 N Lake Shore Drive Suite 15L Chicago IL 60611 Fundraising Consultant 0 0 63000 -63000 63000 -63000 IL WordPlay Gala 694682 507217 187465 12500 58920 116045 694682 507217 187465 12500 58920 116045 187465 0 38600 9650 12500 1697 0 38600 9650 12500 1697 23847 14753 IL 0 In Illinois, raffles are governed at the local level. 0 0 0 0.51600 0.48400 Geoff Barr 321 Park Avenue Glencoe IL 60022 0 Carly Magill Special events manager X 0 Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b Writers Theatre has an agreement with Hurley & Associates to serve as a consultant and provide advice and guidance on fundraising matters. At no time did Hurley & Associates solicit funds on behalf of Writers Theatre. Urban Innovations Ltd Howard Conant, Jr., Trustee of WT, is Chairman of Urban Innovations, Ltd. 216395 Design and renovation services 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The Bylaws of Writers Theatre were amended during this fiscal year to increase the potential board size and to allow participation via conference telephone or other communications equipment during committee meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 was prepared by an independent outside accounting firm based on input from various Writers Theatre staff members. The prepared return was then reviewed by the Director of Finance, and presented to the Finance Committee of the Board for discussion and review. After review by the Finance Committee, the Form 990 was made available to the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Trustees are annually provided with and asked to complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form which requires them to disclose any relationships or transactions in which they or their family members are involved that could lead to a conflict of interest with their position as Trustees of Writers Theatre. Outside of the annual disclosure process, trustees are expected to promptly disclose any potential conflicts; the Board shall consider the facts and act accordingly. The Executive Director and Artistic Director are expected to report at least annually concerning conflicts, and potential conflicts should be promptly disclosed when discovered. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Reasonable Compensation: It is the policy of Writers Theatre to pay no more than reasonable compensation for personal services rendered to Writers Theatre by Trustees or employees. The Trustees of Writers Theatre shall not receive compensation for fulfilling their duties as Trustees, although Trustees may be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket expenses which they incur in order to fulfill their duties as Trustees. Expenses of spouses will not be reimbursed by Writers Theatre unless the expenses are necessary to achieve a specific, pre-approved purpose. Approval of Compensation: The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees must approve in advance the amount of all compensation for the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and any Trustee entering into an agreement to provide personal services for payment to Writers Theatre subject to the terms of the Writers Theatre Conflict of Interest Policy. Before approving such compensation, the Compensation Committee shall determine that the total compensation to be provided by Writers Theatre is reasonable in amount in light of the position, responsibility and qualification for the position held, including the result of an evaluation of prior performance for Writers Theatre, if applicable. In making the determination, the Compensation Committee shall consider total compensation to include the salary and the value of all benefits provided by Writers Theatre to the individual in payment for services. At the time of the discussion and decision concerning compensation, the Executive Director, Artistic Director or Trustee should not be present in the meeting. The Compensation Committee will obtain and consider appropriate data concerning comparable compensation paid to similar positions in like circumstances. Once the Compensation Committee has met and reached an agreement, it will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval. The Executive Committee shall set forth the basis for its decisions with respect to compensation in the minutes of the meeting at which the decisions are made, including the conclusions of the evaluation and the basis for determining that the individual's compensation was reasonable in light of the evaluation and the comparability data. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Writers Theatre provides copies of its governance policies, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon request. Documents are made available per the disclosure requirements of Section 6104(d).