Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013, and ending 06-30-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE LTD
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)145 WEST 46TH STREET NO 3RD FL
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code NEW YORK, NY100368502
D Employer identification number

13-3516839
E Telephone number

(212) 869-9809
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.AMERICANGLOBE.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 15,391
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 7,200
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 8,182
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 9
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 15,391
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 23,605
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 530
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 3,643
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 1,578
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 15,228
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 44,584
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -29,193
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 50,091
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 534
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 21,432
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
49,421
22
20,782
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
670
24
650
25Total assets......................
50,091
25
21,432
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
0
26
0
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
50,091
27
21,432
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? FOUNDED IN 1989, AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE (AGT) IS THE LONGEST RUNNING CLASSICAL THEATRE IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN. AGT IS DEDICATED TO STAGING INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS OF CLASSICAL PLAYS, DEVELOPING NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH. AGT IS COMMITTED TO REINVIGORATING PERFORMANCE IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATRE THROUGH THE USE OF THE FIRST FOLIO TECHNIQUE, WHICH ORIGINATED WITH SHAKESPEARE'S ORIGINAL COMPANY OF PLAYERS, AND TO PASSING DOWN THIS LEGACY TO A NEW GENERATION OF ARTISTS AND STUDENTS, AND TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO EMERGING ARTISTS.CORE VALUES:1. PRODUCE WORKS THAT IMPACT THE HEART AND MIND BY REVEALING UNIVERSAL HUMAN TRUTHS. 2. CULTIVATE A THRIVING SELF-SUFFICIENT COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS.3. INTRODUCE YOUTH TO THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD AND THE CREATIVE IMAGINATION.4. OFFER MEANINGFUL, HIGH-QUALITY THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT TO AUDIENCES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.5. SUSTAIN A LEGACY OF SHAKESPEARE'S FIRST FOLIO THROUGH PERFORMANCE, WORKSHOPS & SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MAINSTAGE CLASSICAL SEASON - SEE SCHEDULE O
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 14,925
29 EDUCATION - SEE SCHEDULE O
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 20,131
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 35,056
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
BRIAN PUSCHPRESIDENT 3.00 0 0 0
JOHN RISICKELLAVICE PRESIDENT 3.00 0 0 0
ELIZABETH KEEFESECRETARY/TREASURER/EXECUTIVE DIR. 25.00 11,000 0 0
MARION BANKSDIRECTOR 2.00 0 0 0
THERESA BARRONDIRECTOR 2.00 0 0 0
ALLEGRA SCHORRVICE PRESIDENT 2.00 0 0 0
JOHN BASILDIRECTOR/PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIR. 20.00 7,680 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletNY
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletELIZABETH KEEFE Telephone no. bullet (212) 869-9809
Located at bullet145 WEST 46TH STREETNEW YORK,NY ZIP + 4bullet10036
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow 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
AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-3516839
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.)
1
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.)
10
11
e
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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
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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) right arrow (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.") .... 43,248 45,577 51,905 45,230 7,200 193,160
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 43,248 45,577 51,905 45,230 7,200 193,160
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).. 28,000
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 165,160
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 43,248 45,577 51,905 45,230 7,200 193,160
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...       38 9 47
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.).. 3,129     418   3,547
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 196,754
12
12
361,164
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
83.940 %
15
15
97.320 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) right arrow (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 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......            
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.            
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.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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


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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet 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
AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-3516839
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME DESCRIPTION: INTEREST. AMOUNT: 9.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 3,220. DESCRIPTION: PRODUCTION EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 1,625. DESCRIPTION: TECHNICAL EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 576. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 9,527. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 280. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 15,228.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS DESCRIPTION: PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT. AMOUNT: 534.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS DESCRIPTION: SECURITY DEPOSIT. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 650. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 650. DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 20. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MAINSTAGE CLASSICAL SEASON: AGT'S MAINSTAGE IS A 90 SEAT BLACK BOX STUDIO THEATER, IN A HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING, IN THE HEART OF THE NEW YORK THEATER DISTRICT. HERE WE EXPLORE SHAKESPEARE'S BODY OF WORK IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS INCLUDING LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS, STAGED READING AND FULL PRODUCTIONS, OFFERING AUDIENCES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP A DEEPER CONNECTION TO CLASSICAL THEATRE AND TO THE AGT COMMUNITY. AGT PRODUCES LECTURES AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS ON SHAKESPEARE'S WORK AND RELATED TOPICS THAT ALLOW OUR AUDIENCES TO EXPLORE THE PLAYS FROM A BROADER PERSPECTIVE AND UNDERSTAND EACH ONE AT A DEEPER LEVEL. WE MAINTAIN MODEST TICKET PRICES, JUST $18 FOR FULL PRODUCTIONS, TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ALL WHO WISH TO ENJOY OUR PRODUCTIONS. AGT PROVIDES AT LEAST 40 FREE TICKETS TO EACH FULL PRODUCTION, MOST OFTEN THROUGH HIGH-FIVE, AS WELL AS THROUGH OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS, TO FURTHER ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR PARENTS AND TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND. RECENT PRODUCTIONS HAVE INCLUDED SHAKESPEARE READINGS, HENRY V, THE WINTER'S TALE, THE TEMPEST, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, AND HAMLET. UNDER THE EXPERT LEADERSHIP OF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOHN BASIL, AGT'S PRODUCTIONS OF THE THREE SISTERS (2003), HAMLET (2000) AND THE THREE MUSKETEERS (1998) WON OFF-OFF-BROADWAY REVIEW AWARDS. ALL AGT ARTISTS ARE TRAINED AND HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED. THE COMPANY'S ACTORS AND DESIGNERS WORK UNDER AN ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION SHOWCASE CONTRACT. FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EDUCATION: AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE'S SHAKESPEARE FOR SCHOOLS (SFS) IS A FULLY DEVELOPED ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS ITS SCHOOL PARTNERS TO BUILD AN EXPERIENCE THAT SUITS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS BY CHOOSING FROM AND COMBINING ITS THREE UNIQUE COMPONENTS. IN 2013-14 SFS INTRODUCED 150 NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS TO THE JOY AND THE INSIGHTS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE. IT DEMONSTRATES HOW LANGUAGE CAN BE USED TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, SETTLE CONFLICTS, AND PERSUADE-A PROCESS SHAKESPEARE'S CHARACTERS EMBODY CALLED "CREATIVE RHETORIC." THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BE PERFORMERS AND STORYTELLERS AND HELP THEM DEVELOP CORE COMPETENCIES, SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, SOCIABILITY, CREATIVE THINKING, AND SELF-ESTEEM, SO THEY CAN MOVE TOWARD SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. THE PROGRAM IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENT. CLASSROOM RESIDENCIES: AMERICAN GLOBE'S TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS WORK IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE CITY TEACHING BASIC ACTING TECHNIQUES AND ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND HOW A COMMAND OF LANGUAGE CAN HELP THEM ACHIEVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. RESIDENCIES LAST FROM 1 DAY TO 3 MONTHS AND ARE DESIGNED COLLABORATIVELY WITH EACH SCHOOL TO ENSURE CURRICULAR CONNECTION. THIS PAST YEAR AGT PROVIDED 30 TEACHING DAYS DURING RESIDENCIES AT 2 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS REACHING APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS AND 2 WORKSHOPS AT COLUMBIA TEACHER'S COLLEGE.
FORM 990EZ, PART IV ELIZABETH KEEFE SERVES AS TREASURER ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, FOR THE AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE (AGT). THE COMPENSATION REPORTED IS FOR HER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AGT. ALL BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. THE AGT DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR BOARD DUTIES. JOHN BASIL SERVES AS A DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AS THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, FOR THE AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE (AGT). THE COMPENSATION REPORTED IS FOR HIS ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF AGT. ALL BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. THE AGT DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR BOARD DUTIES. FORM 990-EZ, PART V, INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. FORM 990-EZ, PAGE 1, BOX B: REASON FOR AMENDED RETURN: THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO FILE A FEDERAL FORM 990-EZ FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014. THIS TAX RETURN IS AMENDED AND ACTS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 990-N, E-POSTCARD.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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AMERICAN GLOBE THEATRE LTD
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THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.