2026-05-07T07:16:24-07:00 2024-12-31 823782880 Mary G Sormeley CPA 560 Day Ave Ridgefield NJ 07657 990 2024-01-01 352179695 The Brick Theater Inc BRIC 7182853863 579 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 Patricia Ybarra President 2026-05-07 true true Mary G Sormeley P01469548 2018328922 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Patricia Ybarra 579 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 588455 false X www.bricktheater.com X NY Production of original theater at its Brooklyn, NY space. 12 11 29 2 0 261305 284369 262364 179573 0 51643 124513 575312 588455 0 0 138162 155011 0 58391 420841 358201 559003 513212 16309 75243 512061 354024 502690 269410 9371 84614 Production of original theater at its Brooklyn, NY space. false false 367568 179573 In FY24, The Brick Theater, Inc. continued to fulfill its mission as a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to developing and presenting innovative work by emerging artists and career experimenters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Through a wide-ranging slate of multidisciplinary programmingincluding theater, dance, video, virtual reality, and mixed media performanceThe Brick remained a vital platform for boundary-pushing artistic expression in New York City.During the fiscal year, The Brick presented approximately 250300 live performances and exhibitions across its two venues: The Brick Theatre (74-seat black box) and Brick Aux (30-capacity flexible performance, rehearsal, and community space). These programs served an audience of over 10,000 individuals from across all five boroughs, reflecting the organizations ongoing commitment to accessibility through low-cost and sliding-scale ticketing (average ticket price of $20).A cornerstone of FY24 programming was the continued expansion of artist services, particularly through subsidized rehearsal space at Brick Aux, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The organization provided approximately 1,200 hours of rehearsal space at a subsidized rate of $10/hour, serving an estimated 750 artists. This resource was made available on a first-come, first-served basis during weekday hours, significantly reducing financial barriers for artists developing new work.The Bricks programming in FY24 reflected a deeply diverse and inclusive artistic community. Lead artists represented a broad spectrum of identities: 58% identified as queer and 42% as straight; 35% male, 44% female, and 19% trans/nonbinary. Racial and ethnic representation included 20% Black, 35% white, 18% Latinx, 15% AAPI, 6% Middle Eastern, and 4% Native American artists. Participating artists ranged in age from their 20s through their 70s, underscoring the organizations intergenerational reach.In response to rising production costs and the continued loss of independent performance venues in New York City, The Brick sustained its commitment to equitable access by offering performance space at no cost through a box office split model. With comparable venue rentals in NYC averaging approximately $4,000 per week, this model remains essential to enabling artists to produce ambitious work without prohibitive financial burden.Now in its third decade, The Brick continues to be recognized as a leading Off-Off Broadway venue and an essential incubator for innovative performance. Its longstanding support of emerging artists and dedication to affordability, experimentation, and inclusion ensures its ongoing impact within New York Citys cultural landscape. 367568 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 86 0 true 29 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 11 false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false NY X Jaclyn Biskup 7182853863 579 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 Theresa Buchheister Artistic Dir. 20.00 0.00 X 22634 0 0 Patricia Ybarra President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Miller Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Russell Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Bineham Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joe Amstater Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tina Satter Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Zeynep Akca Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 22634 0 false false false 0 106840 177529 284369 Classes and workshops 711110 4523 4523 Producing fees 711110 4705 4705 Ticket handling income 711110 11985 11985 Ticket sales 711110 158360 158360 179573 0 0 0 55927 55927 55927 55927 0 0 0 0 Concession sales 711110 16755 16755 IRS refund 900099 35457 35457 Patreon membership income 711110 8822 8822 7552 7552 68586 588455 304086 X 0 0 0 0 22134 13280 4427 4427 0 118670 75348 21661 21661 0 0 14207 8943 2632 2632 0 0 6000 6000 0 0 0 77598 71448 6150 5681 1250 625 3806 4564 2000 1364 1200 0 0 154428 115821 23164 15443 1272 954 318 0 0 3621 3621 0 2929 1962 674 293 9816 7362 1963 491 Sponsored artists expenses 25774 25774 Utilities 22829 17122 3424 2283 Bank & service charges 13575 6787 2715 4073 Ticketing expense 10301 7726 1030 1545 19813 12745 6849 219 513212 367568 87253 58391 38899 42188 0 94275 85000 8012 1860 0 0 0 0 5830 6545 32651 27680 7900 4971 0 0 0 0 357145 213460 512061 354024 20626 14130 33115 8032 5000 4615 31195 28745 408139 218503 502690 269410 X -95629 -47886 105000 132500 9371 84614 512061 354024 75243 X true X false false false X 91801 152763 249638 261305 284369 1039876 36057 50716 125569 262364 179573 654279 0 0 0 127858 203479 375207 523669 463942 1694155 7275 11625 20350 14175 9500 62925 0 7275 11625 20350 14175 9500 62925 1631230 6420 33438 28839 55927 124624 0 6420 33438 28839 55927 124624 0 10739 12321 22804 68586 114450 127858 220638 420966 575312 588455 1933229 0.84380 0.88600 0.06450 0.04460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25256 22488 2768 7395 5192 2203 4971 Operating right of use asset 213460 213460 Operating lease liability 219021 Payroll liabilities -518 218503 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote Management has evaluated all income tax positions and has concluded that no disclosures relating to uncertain tax positions are required in the financial statements. 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