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NORWICH THEATER COMPANY INC
NORWICH, NY · EIN 273615438 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · norwichtheatercompany.org
revenue
$65K
expenses
$61K
net assets
$4K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROMOTION OF PERFORMING ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

NORWICH THEATER COMPANY INC is a community theater organization based in Norwich, NY, dedicated to producing live stage performances. The company focuses on promoting the performing arts through theatrical productions, primarily staging musicals such as "1776." It engages local talent and volunteers in both on-stage and backstage roles, serving the cultural interests of the Norwich community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

1776 the Musical
Staged musical production of the Broadway show "1776," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring live auditions, rehearsals, and public performances at the Martin W. Kappel Theater
Membership Program
Offers benefits including advance event notices, ticket discounts, voting rights, and community involvement opportunities for individuals passionate about theater
Volunteer Engagement Program
Recruits and organizes volunteers for backstage, technical, administrative, and production support roles in theater operations and events
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Implementation of tiered and inclusive ticket pricing
      Offers tiered ticket pricing with discounted rates for children and free admission for veterans to increase accessibility to live performances.
  • Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
    • Management of theater company operations and production roles
      Conducts auditions for performers and recruits individuals for backstage and offstage roles, including technical and administrative support positions, for theatrical productions.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership program for audience and community engagement
      Offers a membership program that provides advance notice of events, auditions, and learning opportunities, along with discounts on tickets and merchandise, and voting rights at the Annual Meeting.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Production and presentation of theatrical performances
      Hosts public performances of theatrical productions, including the play '1776' in July and August 2026, with support from public funding. Performances are held at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, NY.
  • Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement for theater productions and operations
      Seeks and organizes volunteers for a range of theater production roles—including makeup, costumes, props, lighting, and box office—as well as administrative and facility maintenance tasks such as filing, data entry, cleaning, and inventory management.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$34K53%
Program service revenue$28K44%
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +46.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • BRADERICK MORRISON — TRUSTEE
  • CAROLYN BROWN — TRUSTEE
  • JESSICA RICHARDSON — TRUSTEE
  • LAURA TAFT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Martin W. Kappel Theater Partner — Host venue for auditions and likely production of the play 1776.
  • Music Theater International Partner — Provides authorized performance materials and licensing for productions.
  • The Earlville Opera House Government — Administers public funding for the production through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
  • info@norwichtheatercompany.org Partner — Primary contact email for volunteering and inquiries
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Inclusive Casting with Fidelity to Character
    methodology: inclusive_casting
    By allowing performers of all genders to audition while maintaining the written integrity of characters, the organization increases access and representation without compromising artistic vision, because inclusive casting expands the talent pool and audience connection while respecting source material.
  • Inclusive Community Engagement
    methodology: inclusive_community_engagement
    By engaging individuals across diverse backgrounds and age groups who share a passion for theater, the organization fosters sustained participation and community ownership, because shared passion and intentional inclusion strengthen both volunteer commitment and audience investment.
  • Integrated Theater Production Model
    methodology: integrated_production
    By coordinating artistic, technical, and administrative functions as interdependent components, the organization ensures production quality and sustainability, because successful theater requires unified support across all operational domains, not just performance and staging.