Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE INC
Employer identification number
03-0481445
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
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11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
21,011
28,864
47,164
36,985
26,426
160,450
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
9,552
17,401
12,619
11,109
7,394
58,075
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
30,563
46,265
59,783
48,094
33,820
218,525
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
218,525
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
30,563
46,265
59,783
48,094
33,820
218,525
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
30,563
46,265
59,783
48,094
33,820
218,525
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
100.000 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE INC
Employer identification number
03-0481445
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 619 OFFICE 222 TRAVEL 456 INSURANCE 786 TOTAL 2,083
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE, INC., IS A NON-PROFIT COMPANY DEDICATED TO CLASSIC THEATRE FOR THE MODERN PLANET. SRT PROMOTES CLASSIC PLAYS AND ADAPTATIONS, PROVIDING FORUMS FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN EMERGING ARTISTS AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS. WITH CLASSICS IN THE CLASSROOM, SRT AIMS NOT ONLY TO ENTERTAIN, BUT ALSO TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE BY ENGAGING THEM WITH TIMELESS LITERATURE THROUGH EXPRESSIVE THEATRE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28
EDUCATION SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE PROVIDES RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS IN NEW YORK CITY. WITH A CUSTOM PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GUIDE STUDENTS INTO TAKING ARTISTIC RISKS IN A SAFE AND EXPRESSIVE SETTING, EACH CLASS INCLUDES A HANDS-ON STUDY OF PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES FOR BOTH IMPROVISATION AND THEATRE. IN ADDITION TO BEING A MUST FOR ANY ASPIRING STAR, LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING SELF-EXPRESSION, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, SPONTANEITY, AND CREATIVE THINKING ARE INVALUABLE TO EVERYONE. RESIDENCIES CULMINATE IN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCE THAT IS SHARED WITH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE CONDUCTED MUSICAL THEATRE AND FILM INTENSIVE'S FOR ACTING PROFESSIONALS LED BY SRT'S CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND TELSEY + COMPANY CASTING DIRECTOR, TIFFANY LITTLE CANFIELD. TIFFANY IS A CASTING DIRECTOR FOR THEATRE, FILM, TELEVISION AND COMMERCIALS AT ONE OF NEW YORK'S BUSIEST CASTING OFFICES, TELSEY + COMPANY. HER TEAM IS CURRENTLY CASTING HBO'S "UNTITLED MICHAEL LANNEN PROJECT" AND "THE ORDAINED" FOR CBS. TELSEY + COMPANY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CASTING OF BROADWAY/TOURS: SPIDER-MAN-TURN OFF THE DARK, CHAPLIN, ANNIE, GLENGARRY GLENROSS, BRING IT ON, ROCK OF AGES, ELF, THE ANARCHIST, EVITA, KINKY BOOTS, NEWSIES, DINER, JEKYLL AND HYDE, SISTER ACT, WICKED. OFF-BROADWAY: ATLANTIC, MCC, AND SIGNATURE. FILM: THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN, SONG ONE, SEX AND THE CITY 2, I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS, RACHEL GETTING MARRIED, SEX AND THE CITY, DAN IN REAL LIFE, THEN SHE FOUND ME, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, IRA AND ABBY, RENT, PIECES OF APRIL, CAMP, GREY ZONE, FINDING FORRESTER, THE BONE COLLECTOR.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29
THE MAIDS SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE STAGED THE MAIDS, BY JEAN GENET, AT THE STUDIO THEATRE AT THE PERSHING SQUARE SIGNATURE CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY. DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER SCHILDER, THE PRODUCTION ENJOYED A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT IN FALL 2013. THE MAIDS, LIKE MANY OF GENET'S WORKS, TELLS THE STORY OF INDIVIDUALS DESPERATE TO BREAK OUT OF THE SUFFOCATING CONFINES THEY WERE BORN INTO - THEIR ONLY HOPE OF ESCAPE BEING TO TAKE THE IMAGINATIVE LEAP INTO A PART THEY WERE NOT BORN TO PLAY. AS IN LIFE, HAPPY ENDINGS ARE NOT GUARANTEED, BUT AS MANY ARTISTS WILL ATTEST, SOMETIMES A DARING ACT WITNESSED AND APPLAUDED IS JUST AS SATISFYING. THE MAIDS IS A MISCREANT TRYST IN THE DARK CORNER WHERE ENVY, LOVE, AND HATE ALL SWIRL TOGETHER. JEAN GENET WAS THE SON OF A PROSTITUTE. AS A BOY, HE WAS PASSED AROUND FOSTER FAMILIES BEFORE SERVING SEVERAL BOUTS IN VARIOUS PENAL INSTITUTIONS, AND WAS DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE SERVICE FOR HOMOSEXUALITY. HE SURVIVED ON PETTY THEFT AND PROSTITUTION, EVENTUALLY FINDING HIS WAY THROUGH ART. GENET'S LIFE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE ABSTRUSE OUTSIDER MANY OF HIS CHARACTERS ARE DRAWN FROM. SET ON A HUMID, LATE-SUMMER NIGHT IN THE LATTER HALF OF THE 1940S, THIS RENDITION OF GENET'S TWISTED TALE OF CLASS REBELLION EVOKED A CONTEXT REMINISCENT OF POST-WWII NEW ORLEANS. "IT'S A BRAVE THEATER COMPANY TO UNDERTAKE JEAN GENET'S THE MAIDS. THE PLAY IS ARGUABLY A MODERN CLASSIC, EARNING A READ IN COLLEGE THEATER HISTORY CLASSES AND A RICH REPUTATION AMONG LOVERS OF THE AVANT-GARDE. BUT FOR ALL ITS LORE, IT'S RARE TO FIND IT AMONG A THEATER COMPANY'S PRODUCTION SCHEDULE-THE REPUTATION IS JUST TOO MUCH TO LIVE UP TO. THANKFULLY, SONNET REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY HAS OFFERED NEW YORK CITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE CLASSIC BROUGHT TO LIFE." -- SARAH LUCIE, SHOW BUSINESS WEEKLY
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