2026-05-15T12:11:59-05:00 2025-06-30 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2024-07-01 582450282 AURORA THEATRE INC % CHRISTINA HAMILTON AURO 6782266222 P O BOX 2014 LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046 CHRISTINA HAMILTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6782266222 2026-05-15 true true SABRE J LINAHAN P01372980 4048746244 2026-05-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHRISTINA HAMILTON P O BOX 2014 LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046 3895269 false X WWW.AURORATHEATRE.COM X 1999 GA THE AURORA THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR THE SOUTHEAST, NORTH GEORGIA, AND OUR MOST ARDENT SUPPORTERS, THE RESIDENTS OF GWINNETT COUNTY. 23 22 127 181 0 1904600 999396 1620130 2540568 240314 20653 391928 310161 4156972 3870778 0 0 0 0 1884672 1997864 0 0 201120 3630590 2719070 5515262 4716934 -1358290 -846156 5325189 3268720 3491661 2409439 1833528 859281 X THE AURORA THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR THE SOUTHEAST, NORTH GEORGIA, AND OUR MOST ARDENT SUPPORTERS, THE RESIDENTS OF GWINNETT COUNTY. WE WILL SERVE THESE COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING ENTERTAINMENT THAT NURTURES A LOVE OF THEATRE AND DEVELOPS A NEW GENERATION OF THEATRE GOERS. false false 3627937 2552041 Aurora Theatre Signature Series provides professional, fully produced mainstage theatrical productions presented to the public throughout the year. During this reporting period, the program produced five fully staged productions, each running approximately 20-26 performances, serving an estimated 6,500 patrons per show. The program's objective is to provide high-quality theatre that enriches the community, supports professional artists, and increases access to live performance. In the short term, it delivers a full season of diverse productions engaging local audiences; in the long term, it sustains year-round professional theatre and strengthens regional arts access and infrastructure. Aurora Theatre's Presenting Series features guest artists and touring productions presented to the public. These performances expand access to diverse artistic experiences, support cultural enrichment, and enhance community engagement in the performing arts. Aurora Theatre Academy provides educational theatre programming for children, teens, and adults through classes, workshops, and seasonal camps. These programs offer instruction in acting, musical theatre, improvisation, and performance skills, led by professional teaching artists. During this reporting period, the Academy served participants across multiple class sessions and camp offerings designed for a range of ages and experience levels. The objective of the Academy is to develop artistic skills, build confidence, and foster creativity through accessible theatre education. In the short term, programs focus on skill-building and performance opportunities; in the long term, the Academy supports youth development, arts education, and sustained community engagement with the performing arts. 3627937 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 167 0 true 127 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 23 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false GA X CHRISTINA HAMILTON 6782266222 PO BOX 2014 LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046 Ann-Carol Pence Founding BOA 40.0 0.0 X X 90000 0 4645 Anthony Rodriguez President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Sutt Board Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Tim Minard Vice Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Dean Collins Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Anders Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Stephen Michael Brown Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gene Byce Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Natalie Cho Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Valerie Clark Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jay Dennard Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Khady Ellison Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Bruce Johnson Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Dan Kaufman Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jun Lin Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kristen Taylor Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Santiago Marquez Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Thomas Mew Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michelle Robinson Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Laura Ryll Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Curt Thompson Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Marianne Velker Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Chuck Warbington Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 90000 0 4645 0 false false false 0 43997 955399 30374 999396 THEATRE TICKET SALES 1933575 1933575 SPONSORSHIPS 393811 393811 AURORA ACADEMY 213182 213182 2540568 20653 20653 0 0 217336 217336 0 217336 217336 0 105843 43997 24491 81352 81352 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER REVENUE 11473 11473 11473 3870778 2552041 319341 0 0 0 0 93246 65343 20839 7064 0 1575126 1103785 352018 119323 0 211084 147919 47174 15991 118408 82976 26462 8970 0 0 22973 22973 0 0 0 183043 26525 136127 20391 134485 134485 73989 26606 36219 11164 92291 13374 68636 10281 98868 98868 1015537 931043 84494 44853 44853 0 0 8293 5971 2322 0 94119 75295 18824 63182 50546 12636 ARTISTIC CONTRACTORS 611107 611107 PRODUCTION MATERIALS 145808 137872 7936 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 71369 71369 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 59153 59153 4716934 3627937 887877 201120 200070 215382 0 0 339371 0 164907 267604 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 91879 90676 1908914 1440281 554891 468633 1655760 911059 0 0 0 0 0 0 2318311 1315366 5325189 3268720 244059 263543 0 0 1011594 788338 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 329949 236406 1906059 1121152 3491661 2409439 X -173526 -288382 2007054 1147663 1833528 859281 5325189 3268720 -846156 32 -128123 X false true X true false X 2572649 2698560 1139349 1904600 999396 9314554 794355 1375508 2589276 2176383 2552041 9487563 0 0 0 3367004 4074068 3728625 4080983 3551437 18802117 335806 335806 0 335806 335806 18466311 75767 237989 313756 0 75767 237989 313756 81352 81352 0 3367004 4074068 3728625 4156750 3870778 19197225 0.96193 0.99620 0.01634 0.00380 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2575 1959 616 89671 41706 47965 1816668 1396616 420052 468633 ROU ASSET 1297895 EQUITY BOND FOR ACTORS 16876 UTILITY DEPOSIT 595 1315366 0 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1064300 KONICA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 20000 PEACH STATE FCU LOC 36852 1121152 X 3818010 32 -128123 75323 -52768 3870778 3870778 4792257 75323 75323 4716934 4716934 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 The Theatre qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a private foundation. Income from certain activities not directly related to the Theatre's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no unrelated business income for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. In the opinion of management, the Theatre continues to operate as tax-exempt organization and accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements. The Theatre believes that it has no uncertain tax positions taken that would require the recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements notes as of June 30, 2025 and 2024. In the normal course of business, the Theatre is subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. In general, the Theatre is no longer subject to tax examinations for the tax years ending before June 30, 2022. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D $50,832 IN-KIND SERVICES + $24,491 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ---------- $75,323 TOTAL SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D $50,832 IN-KIND SERVICES + $24,491 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ---------- $75,323 TOTAL FUN RUN 19790 19790 4421 GALA 130050 24207 105843 20070 0 149840 43997 105843 24491 24491 81352 X PORTER STEEL 5 15000 FMV X VARIOUS GOODS 18 15374 FMV false false false SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B) THE AMOUNT IN THIS COLUMN REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE, THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. QUESTIONS WERE ASKED AND ANSWERED ABOUT ITEMS ON THE RETURN AND MINOR MODIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO THE FORM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NEW BOARD MEMEBERS ARE GIVEN A BOARD MEMBER HANDBOOK. IN THE HANDBOOK IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT MUST BE COMPLETED DECLARING THEIR CONFLICTS IF ANY AND SIGN THE POLICY. ON ANNUAL BASIS BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DECLARING THEIR CONFLICTS IF ANY AND SIGN THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES SALARIES, INCREASES AND BENEFITS.