Program areas at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Theater productions: for the past 93 years, Chagrin Valley Little Theatre has been recognized throughout the region as a venue for high quality, affordable productions that showcase the talents of area actors and delight thousands of theater lovers. For the 2022-2023 season, the theater was able to return to its pre-covid schedule, sponsoring its annual murder by the falls (mbtf) fund-raiser, as well as 6 productions on its main stage. 372 individuals participated in murder by the falls, and over 11,200 audience members enjoyed a total of 57 performances over the season.
Cvlt also offers additional programming through its collaboration with the Chagrin documentary film festival and its affiliation with the Chagrin falls studio orchestra, as well as rentals to en pointe dance and the musical theater project. The Chagrin documentary film festival, which rents cvlt as one of its venues, attracts over 5,000 members of the public to view numerous documentary films at the theater and other venues around the town over 5 days. The Chagrin falls studio orchestra was in residence for three productions during the 2022-2023 season: a concert version of kiss me kate in the fall (3 performances); an annual christmas concert (2 performances); and a spring concert (1 performance) which featured music from back to the future. Over 150 performers particpated, attracting over 870 audience members for these events.
Youth theater: the cvlt youth theater offers young actors and technicians a place to learn the basics of acting and Theatre production. While the theater is not yet able to offer a full year of youth programming, a 3-week summer theater camp was held during the summer of 2023. 27 students participated in the youth theater camp.
To enrich the cultural life of the Chagrin Valley and northeast Ohio. Through the production of live Theatre and related programming, it advances the skills of individuals within the performing arts and provides educational andoutreach programs to the community.
Who funds Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Cory Markowitz | Managing Director | | 2024-07-05 |
| Tom West | Technical Director and Production Design | | 2024-07-05 |
| Joanne Zettl | Board Member | $0 | 2024-07-05 |
| Valerie Hughes | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-04-01 |
| Angie Debernardo | President | $0 | 2023-08-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
| Revenues | FYE 08/2023 | FYE 08/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $218,319 | $216,367 | 0.9% |
| Program services | $252,102 | $133,822 | 88.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,728 | $-3,165 | 186.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $2,619 | $9,953 | -73.7% |
| Total revenues | $475,768 | $356,977 | 33.3% |
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|---|
| The Belmont Theatre | 501(c)(3) | York, PA | $882,865 |
| Black Hills Community Theatre | 501(c)(3) | Rapid City, SD | $477,919 |
| Speakeasy Stage Company | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $1,700,300 |
| Theatre Workshop of Owensboro | 501(c)(3) | Owensboro, KY | $242,898 |
| Theatre Tallahassee | 501(c)(3) | Tallahassee, FL | $510,540 |
| Playhouse 2000 | 501(c)(3) | Kerrville, TX | $927,577 |
| Old Town Playhouse | 501(c)(3) | Traverse City, MI | $849,125 |
| Revels | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $1,367,512 |
| Community Players | 501(c)(3) | Beatrice, NE | $295,628 |
| Dad's Garage Theatre Company | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $1,820,794 |
Data update history
July 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 22, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 40 River St
- Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
- Metro area
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- County
- Cuyahoga County, OH
- Website URL
- cvlt.org/Â
- Phone
- (440) 247-8955
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-7150715
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1944
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A65: Theater
- NAICS code, primary
- 711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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