Allens Community Theatre

What it reported doing in 2025

Allen Contemporary Theatre presented seven (7) theatrical productions in 2025. We opened the season (1st) with "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani. On a cold, clear midwinter night in the mythical town of Almost, Main, propelled by the mystical energy of aurora borealis, Almost's residents experience the life-alter power of the human heart. In unexpected and often hilarious ways, relationships begin and end, strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. The next (2nd) production was "Moriarty," a new Sherlock Holmes adventure written by Ken Ludwig. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back! Faced with their toughest case yet, they join forces with an American actress to take down the cunning criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. Five actors play over 20 roles in this brand-new adventure that has danger and laughter around every corner. The third (3rd) production was "The Outsider," written by Paul Slade Smith. Ned Newly doesn't want to be Governor. In fact, he is terrified of public speaking, but when he unexpectedly finds himself in the spotlight, a political consultant seizes the opportunity. This satirical comedy hilariously skewers American politics while reminding us that even the most ordinary among us can give extraordinary hope. Next (4th) was "Curtains," a musical whodunnit, book by Ruper Holmes, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. It's the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959 and Boston's Colonial Theatre is playing host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the profoundly untalented leading leady mysteriously dies on stage, the local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan, not only wants to find the killer, but wants to help them put on a killer show! Next (5th) was "Sense and Sensibility" by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen. This adaptation follows the Dashwood sisters - sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianna - after their father's sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-centry England, the play is full of humor and emotional depth and examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. Next (6th) was "Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors" by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Nobody's ever seen Dracula this funny. This is a "Bram-new" comedy filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references. You'll see actors play dozens of zany characters in a madcap take on the classic tale that's guaranteed to induce blood-curdling screams - of laughter! Finally, the season closed (7th) with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, book by Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn. This heartfelt, Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives. It's a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit of victory and the gift of being true to oneself. Brand recognition, patron attraction, production and performance talent acquisition, and the overall image of ACT have maintained their momentum since 2023, and we are continue to craft seasons that offer performances of varying levels of audience preference, from farcical comedies, intense dramas, upbeat musicals, to classic stories based on well-known novels or film adaptations. With excess cash flow, ACT continues to reinvest the funds toward subsequent seasons and toward improving the performance space and common areas for both the audience and talent on stage. Excess funds will also be retained in a reserve in preparation for ACT's prospective relocation approximately 5 years from now. ACT's seasons have periods when the theater space is not in use for plays, musicals, rehearsals, set building, or meetings. During these gaps, ACT has continued to offer special "Spotlight" events to continue to provide a place

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 77.4%; rating input score 77
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 2 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 22
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 22.8%; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.3%; rating input score 33; 33rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 15.5% per year; rating input score 100; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 21.5% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 14.9% per year; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings