named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Summer Musical Production
Produces and performs a full-scale musical each summer featuring high school students; past productions include "Anything Goes," "The Prom," and "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Fundraising through musical theater productions for local charitable organizationsProduces and performs musical theater productions as a means to raise money for local charitable organizations, aligning artistic programming with community benefit under the motto "Performance with a Purpose."
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and staging annual musical theater performancesProduces and stages full-scale musical theater productions annually, including "Anything Goes" (2022, 2025), "The Prom" (2024), "Guys and Dolls" (2023), "RENT" (2022), and "Legally Blonde: The Musical" (2026), often using revised scripts to reflect contemporary sensibilities. Performances are held in July at venues such as the Dulles State Office Building.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing triple-arts training in acting, singing, and dancingOffers a comprehensive triple-arts program that combines training in acting, singing, and dancing for performers, supporting both returning and new participants through structured programming and performance opportunities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$45K65%
Program service revenue$20K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$53K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Aumell | Artistic Director | 25 | $15K |
board members · 7
- Amy Stone — Board Member
- Andrea Wischerath — Board Member
- Colin Zehr — Board Member
- Colleen Schimpf — Board Member
- Jennifer Voss — Board Member
- Mary Ann Bartleson — Board Member
- Sherry Wilson — Board Member
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Amazon Smile Partner — Partners with Amazon Smile to receive 0.5% of eligible purchases made through smile.amazon.com
- David Simmons Partner — Beloved choreographer, co-director, and mentor who helped shape Stage Notes' artistic and educational mission.
- Dulles State Office Building Government — Uses the Dulles State Office Building Auditorium for rehearsals and performances, despite significant rental cost increases.
- Dulles State Office Building Government — Uses the Dulles State Office Building auditorium for rehearsals and performances.
- Kinney Drugs Partner — Partner location for ticket sales for Stage Notes productions.
- Kinney Drugs Partner — Retail partner selling tickets for Stage Notes productions.
- Kyle Aumell Partner — Co-director and collaborator in Stage Notes productions, including Guys and Dolls.
- Ludus Partner — Partner organization providing ticketing services for Stage Notes' productions.
- Russ Faunce Partner — Collaborated on early theater productions in the Watertown arts community.
- Ticia “Mastellon” Aumell Partner — Co-director and collaborator in Stage Notes productions, including Guys and Dolls.
- local charitable organizations Partner — Beneficiaries of funds raised through theatrical productions.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Based Fundraising for Community Supportmethodology: arts_based_fundraisingBy using theatrical events as fundraising platforms, we generate financial support for local charitable organizations because performances attract broad community participation and convert cultural engagement into tangible philanthropic impact.
- Contemporary Script Adaptation for Relevance and Inclusivitymethodology: contemporary_script_adaptationBy revising classic musical theater scripts to reflect contemporary sensibilities, we produce more inclusive and relevant performances because updated content resonates with modern audiences and supports cultural sustainability in the arts.
- Integrated Triple-Arts Training in Theater Educationmethodology: triple_arts_trainingBy providing comprehensive training in acting, singing, and dancing together, we produce more capable and versatile performers because integrated skill development mirrors professional theater demands and fosters holistic artistic growth.
- Performance with a Purposemethodology: performance_with_a_purposeBy integrating theater performance with philanthropy education, we produce community engagement and youth development because the dual focus teaches students about charitable giving while building artistic skills through meaningful, socially relevant productions.
- Theatrical Storytelling for Empowerment and Authenticitymethodology: theatrical_storytelling_for_empowermentBy using energetic, feel-good musical theater productions of well-known works, we produce audience engagement and personal empowerment because stories emphasizing self-empowerment and authenticity inspire both performers and audiences to connect with their own identities.