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LESTER JACOBS IN 1934 AS PART OF OLD FORT PLAYERS (NOW THE CIVIC THEATRE), THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS THE FIFTH OLDEST CHILDREN'S THEATRE IN THE NATION AND OFFERS A COMPLETE THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 18 THROUGH THREE KEY PROGRAMS; PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND CAMPS, AND OUTREACH. 11 11 7 125 0 141792 187748 127513 128353 201 214 1293 1329 270799 317644 0 0 182165 169637 5759 4278 9185 181565 158635 369489 332550 -98690 -14906 831784 560009 418832 146037 412952 413972 X THE MISSION OF THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND ENTERTAIN AREA YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH THEATRE ARTS. FOUNDED BY MRS. CHAN RAY AND MRS. LESTER JACOBS IN 1934 AS PART OF OLD FORT PLAYERS (NOW THE CIVIC THEATRE), THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS THE FIFTH OLDEST CHILDREN'S THEATRE IN THE NATION AND OFFERS A COMPLETE THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 18 THROUGH THREE KEY PROGRAMS; PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND CAMPS, AND OUTREACH. false false 225084 126353 YOUTHEATRE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: CLASSES AND CAMPS PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE, FROM ACTING AND STAGE PRESENCE TO TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND CREATING ORIGINAL WORKS. IN 2024-2025, ACADEMY PROGRAMS BUILT THE CONFIDENCE OF NEARLY 450 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER SEMESTERS. YOUTHEATRE PARTNERS WITH THE EMBASSY THEATRE EACH SUMMER TO PRESENT "LET'S PUT ON A SHOW," A PERFORMANCE-BASED CAMP OPPORTUNITY AT THE HISTORIC EMBASSY THEATRE. IN JUNE 2025, YOUTHEATRE ANNOUNCED A NEW PROGRAM 'YOUNG @ HEART,' PRESENTING VARIOUS WORKSHOPS FOR THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIANA MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATION. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: IN 2024-2025, YOUTHEATRE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS ENGAGED 114 YOUTH ON-STAGE, OFFERED 30 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES OFF-STAGE AS TECHNICIANS, AND FACILITATED SCHOOL SHOWS ATTENDED BY 1,503 STUDENTS. A GRAND TOTAL OF 5,696 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH MAINSTAGE SHOWS. OUR YOUNG HEROES OF CONSCIOUS PRODUCTION, SOMETHING HAPPENED IN OUR TOWN, FACILITATED IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE, POLICING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH A STRUCTURED COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORT WAYNE URBAN LEAGUE AND UNITED FRONT. THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF OUR 'STORIES FROM THE STACKS: THEATRE FOR YOUNG READERS' COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH THE ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS BROUGHT TO 1,480 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETELY FREE OF COST, REMOVING THE FINANCIAL BARRIER. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: ACCESS TO THE ARTS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO YOUTHEATRE. WE WORK TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING A WIDE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD PARTICIPATION. OUTREACH EFFORTS IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED: WORKSHOPS WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; SUMMER PROGRAMMING WITH CAMP RED CEDAR; AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS WITH ELEMENTARY-AGED GIRL SCOUTS; AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING PBS EXPLORER DAY, FRIGHT NIGHT AND TASTE OF THE ARTS. 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FOUNDED BY MRS. CHAN RAY AND MRS. LESTER JACOBS IN 1934 AS PART OF OLD FORT PLAYERS (NOW THE CIVIC THEATRE), THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS THE FIFTH OLDEST CHILDREN'S THEATRE IN THE NATION AND OFFERS A COMPLETE THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 18 THROUGH THREE KEY PROGRAMS; PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND CAMPS, AND OUTREACH. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A YOUTHEATRE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: CLASSES AND CAMPS PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE, FROM ACTING AND STAGE PRESENCE TO TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND CREATING ORIGINAL WORKS. IN 2024-2025, ACADEMY PROGRAMS BUILT THE CONFIDENCE OF NEARLY 450 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER SEMESTERS. YOUTHEATRE PARTNERS WITH THE EMBASSY THEATRE EACH SUMMER TO PRESENT "LET'S PUT ON A SHOW," A PERFORMANCE-BASED CAMP OPPORTUNITY AT THE HISTORIC EMBASSY THEATRE. IN JUNE 2025, YOUTHEATRE ANNOUNCED A NEW PROGRAM 'YOUNG @ HEART,' PRESENTING VARIOUS WORKSHOPS FOR THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIANA MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATION. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: IN 2024-2025, YOUTHEATRE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS ENGAGED 114 YOUTH ON-STAGE, OFFERED 30 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES OFF-STAGE AS TECHNICIANS, AND FACILITATED SCHOOL SHOWS ATTENDED BY 1,503 STUDENTS. A GRAND TOTAL OF 5,696 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH MAINSTAGE SHOWS. OUR YOUNG HEROES OF CONSCIOUS PRODUCTION, SOMETHING HAPPENED IN OUR TOWN, FACILITATED IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE, POLICING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH A STRUCTURED COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORT WAYNE URBAN LEAGUE AND UNITED FRONT. THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF OUR 'STORIES FROM THE STACKS: THEATRE FOR YOUNG READERS' COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH THE ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS BROUGHT TO 1,480 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETELY FREE OF COST, REMOVING THE FINANCIAL BARRIER. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: ACCESS TO THE ARTS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO YOUTHEATRE. WE WORK TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING A WIDE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD PARTICIPATION. OUTREACH EFFORTS IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED: WORKSHOPS WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; SUMMER PROGRAMMING WITH CAMP RED CEDAR; AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS WITH ELEMENTARY-AGED GIRL SCOUTS; AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING PBS EXPLORER DAY, FRIGHT NIGHT AND TASTE OF THE ARTS. YOUTHEATRE ON-THE-GO PRODUCTIONS INCREASED THEIR REACH FROM THE YEAR PRIOR, REACHING 1,185 YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH FREE PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE TREASURER PRESENTS THE DRAFT OF FORM 990 TO THE BOARD AND LEADS A DISCUSSION OVER ITS CONTENT. REVISIONS ARE MADE TO THE DRAFT AS NECESSARY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORMALLY APPROVES THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, IT IS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD CHAIR. ANY DIRECTOR WITH A CONFLICT ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.