Little Theatre of Norfolk

What it reported doing in 2024

Since its inception, the theatre has provided local artists a chance to explore for the first time or to hone their craft through acting, directing, designing, or other aspects of technical work. Since 2023, we have endeavored to add programming that specifically uplifts artists from communities with a smaller reach.august 2024: the complete works of william shakespeare (abridged) {revised} (again). (main stage show)the complete works . . Ara was the first show of our 98th season. It had a cast of 8 and included a director, a shakespearean scholar, and dramaturg as the leadership team. With the help of more than 30 volunteers it kicked off the season and the more than 800 patrons who saw the show gave it glowing reviews. This show included a performance with access va to provide visual assistance for those who are hearing impaired. September 2024: inaugural presentation of vide vibrante. (season extra)vide vibrante is a celebration of hispanic and latine culture. The weekend included performances by multiple dance troupes and local hispanic singers as well as the regional premier of the lin-manuel miranda short musical 21 chump street, an exhibition from a hispanic improv troupe, and two talk backs. Total manpower of performers, technicians, and board involvement was more than 40 persons. This inaugural performance garnered 200 ticket sales.october 2024: sweeney todd: the demon barber of fleet street (main stage show)more than 100 local performers auditioned to be a part of sweeney todd. Of those, more than 20 were chosen to be a part of the cast of this classic musical. Technicians, designers, set construction volunteers, deck hands, painters, and front of house bring the total to over 65 volunteers who helped bring this show to life. The show consistently sold out and the community gave the show rave reviews. It was nominated for multiple local arts awards and won for best leading female performance and best ensemble performance. This show included a performance with access va to provide visual assistance for those who are hearing impaired.december 2024: ltn's holiday cabaret: the eras show (season extra)after the success of the first two holiday cabarets at ltn, we expanded to two weekends instead of one. With a cast of 12 and volunteers numbering almost 30, the show that explored the history of holiday music was a success. Many of the patrons commented on how much they love what has become a part of their holiday traditions.january 2025: choir boy (main stage show)choir boy was a bold, funny, emotional, and visually stunning exploration of the challenges faced by many young black men as they navigate the pressures of high school. More than 45 volunteers came together as performers, designers, technicians, storytellers, board members, and front of house staff to share this production with the norfolk community. Talk backs were offered after 3 performances to discuss a range of topics from creating black art in a time of social change, to the importance of telling the stories of the lgbtq community, and creating the vibes of cinema on the live theater stage. The production went on to be nominated for seven local theatre awards, winning three. This show included a performance with access va to provide visual assistance for those who are hearing impaired.march 2025: top girls (main stage show)the cast of top girls included 10 women, most of whom portrayed multiple roles. With a heavy focus on historical accuracy, the costumes spanned 1000's of years and the designers were nominated for a local theatre award. The design team, technicians, set construction, painters, board involvement, and front of house staff brought the total volunteers for this show to more than 35. The show focuses on discussions around the evolution (or lack thereof) of women's role in society. It was a thoughtful and insightful piece that was unlike anything being produced in the area at the time. In addition to costuming, the show was nominated for three

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 68.9%; rating input score 69
• Program expense ratio: 83.9%; rating input score 84
• 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; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 4 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 57
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 18.2%; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.64; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.02; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 6.1% per year; rating input score 100; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.1% per year; rating input score 100; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 0.5% per year; rating input score 100; 27th percentile among comparable filings