2026-08-12T11:08:38-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 851507824 CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO CRES 5043548636 6063 MAGAZINE STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 Michael Newcomer Executive Director 9176740753 2026-05-11 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CRESCENT CITY STAGE Michael Newcomer 3430 Coliseum Street New Orleans LA 70115 279249 0 X www.crescentcitystage.com X 2020 LA Presentation of live theatrical productions and entertainment; encouraging participation and learning in the dramatic arts through educational programs; teaching of drama and performance techniques; creating greater awareness and support of dramatic arts. 5 5 0 8 0 0 143496 193312 73132 83712 0 0 5959 2225 222587 279249 0 0 0 0 180504 113527 0 0 0 100135 125585 280639 239112 -58052 40137 5946 18482 35000 7399 -29054 11083 Presentation of live theatrical productions and entertainment; encouraging participation and learning in the dramatic arts through educational programming; teaching of drama and performance techniques; creating greater awareness and support of dramatic arts. 0 0 8250 0 14682 During the 2025 tax year, Crescent City Stage operated CCS Studio, a performing arts education program serving 54 enrolled students ranging in age from first grade through adulthood. The program provided structured instruction in the performing arts, offering accessible training to youth and adult community members across a broad range of skill levels and age groups. CCS Studio advances the organization's exempt purpose of fostering arts education and community engagement by delivering ongoing performing arts classes to the general public. 64077 35483 34732 During the 2025 tax year, Crescent City Stage produced and presented a full live theatrical production of Tiny Beautiful Things. The production employed 12 artists and production professionals, including actors, a director, designers, and crew, providing direct compensation to performing arts workers in the community. The production was attended by over 1,000 audience members, expanding public access to live professional theater. This program directly advances the organization's exempt purpose of enriching the cultural life of the community through the presentation of high-quality live performing arts. 74548 35483 27301 During the 2025 tax year, Crescent City Stage produced and presented a full live theatrical production of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt 2B. The production engaged 15 artists and production professionals, including actors, a director, designers, and crew, providing direct compensation and professional opportunity to performing arts workers in the community. The production was attended by over 850 audience members, furthering public access to live professional theater. This program directly advances the organization's exempt purpose of enriching the cultural life of the community through the presentation of high-quality live performing arts. 0 0 0 146875 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 LA X X Crescent City Stage Co 5043548636 6063 Magazine Street New Orleans LA 70118 Michael Newcomer Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Director 30 X X X 26000 0 0 Miriam Hollar Chair 4 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Newcomer Director 2 X 0 0 0 Cindy Beerworth Director 2 X 0 0 0 Lorene Chesley Vice Chair 2 X 0 0 0 26000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 193312 0 193312 Ticket Sales 711110 69030 69030 0 0 Studio Registrations 711110 14682 14682 0 0 0 0 0 0 83712 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 605 0 0 0 605 0 605 605 0 0 0 0 0 CONCESSIONS 722515 435 435 0 0 1185 1185 0 0 1620 279249 85937 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26000 26000 87527 87527 47 47 97 97 41 41 17240 17240 4769 4769 1564 1564 7306 7306 41949 15000 26949 918 918 50 50 352 352 2368 2368 CATERING 7036 7036 0 0 PRODUCTION 11848 11848 0 0 Loan Repayment 30000 0 30000 0 0 0 239112 146875 92237 0 5946 18482 5946 18482 7399 35000 0 35000 7399 X -29054 11083 0 0 -29054 11083 5946 18482 40137 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 106429 143496 193312 443237 72391 79091 85937 237419 0 0 178820 222587 279249 680656 680656 0 0 178820 222587 279249 680656 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Michael A. Newcomer, Executive Director and member of the Board of Directors, and Elizabeth Newcomer, Artistic Director and member of the Board of Directors, are husband and wife. Both individuals are co-founders of Crescent City Stage and serve in dual capacities as voting board members and officers of the organization. Michael A. Newcomer receives a stipend as Executive Director; Elizabeth Newcomer serves without compensation. This family relationship has been disclosed to the full Board of Directors in accordance with the organization's conflict of interest policy, and both individuals recuse themselves from any board votes in which a conflict of interest may arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 As per the organizational documents, all Board participants are considered members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The Board has the power to elect new members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Once the final draft of the 990 is prepared, it is first reviewed outside tax counsel prior to being presented to the Executive Committee. Upon successful review and any changes, the 990 form is presented to the entire Governing Board for approval. Once all approvals have been met, the return is filed accordingly with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflicts of interest are handled according to the Board approved COI policy. The organization did not encounter any conflicts of interest this year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Governing Board, excluding any member with an interest in the Executive Director's compensation, conducts an annual review of compensation for the ED. The Board gathers comparability data from recent nonprofit salary surveys, IRS 990 disclosures of peer organizations, and regional compensation reports. Compensation recommendations are discussed, adjusted as needed, and approved in formal meetings. All decisions are documented in meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organizations annual filing information can be found on Guidestar. All governance documents, including the conflict of interest policy and financial statements, are made available upon appropriate request.