Nautilus Music Theater

Organization Overview

Nautilus Music Theater is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nautilus Music Theater is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2023, Nautilus Music Theater generated $144.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.2k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

NAUTILUS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ARTISTIC GROWTH OF MUSIC-THEATER ARTISTS WHO CREATE, DEVELOP, & PRODUCE NEW OPERAS & OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC-THEATER. WE SEEK TO USE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN CREATOR, PERFORMERS, AND AUDIENCES, AS WELL AS TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE STATEMENT.)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT: ONGOING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC-THEATER ARTISTS INCLUDING WRITERS, COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS AND DIRECTORS. THESE PROGRAMS USUALLY INCLUDE OUR 3-WEEK LONG WESLEY BALK INSTITUTE, OUR COMPOSER-LIBRETTIST STUDIO, AND SELECTED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN FY 2023, WE HELD OUR 40TH BALK INSTITUTE, AND OUR 67TH (IN ST PAUL) AND 68TH (IN WASHINGTON DC) COMPOSER-LIBRETTIST STUDIOS. WE ALSO HELD MULTIPLE WORKING SESSIONS ON A PROPOSED FILM DOCUMENTARY ABOUT AMERICAN MUSICAL STORYTELLING.


PRODUCTIONS: OPPORTUNITIES (SPORADICALLY) FOR ARTISTS TO PRESENT FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTIONS OF MUSIC-THEATER WORKS, INCLUDING PREMIERES OF NEW WORK WE HAVE DEVELOPED AND SUPPORTED, OR INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS OF EXISTING OPERAS AND MUSICALS. AFTER OUR TWO POSTPONED FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTIONS: STATIONS OF THE HEART AND MOONLIT WALK HOME IN FY2023, WE HELD DEVELOPMENTAL SESSIONS ON ANGEL FACE AND A SONG AT TWILIGHT, BUT NO FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTIONS WERE HELD.


ROUGH CUTS: A SERIES OF PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS OF WORK-IN-PROGRESS DIALOGUES BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES, AND EXPLORATIONS OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS, FOCUSED ON NEW WORKS AND EMERGING ARTISTS. AFTER OUR FOUR VIRTUAL ROUGH CUTS PRESENTATIONS IN FY22, WE REINSTATED OUR FULL IN-PERSON SERIES IN APRIL 2023, FOLLOWED BY ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN MAY 2023 AND JULY 2023.


COMMUNITY COMMISSIONS: PROJECTS INITIATED BY OR COMMISSIONED FOR SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, OR HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. PROJECTS FOR FY23 INCLUDED IN-PERSON MASTER CLASSES WITH YALE UNIVERSITY AND BOSTON CONSERVATORY; WORKSHOP PROJECTS ON BLUESTEM; A COLLABORATION SESSION WITH OPERA AMERICA; TWO TOURING CONCERT READINGS OF MOONLIT WALK HOME; AND OTHER SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ben Krywosz
President & Artistic Director
$35,833
Kate Hujda
Board Member
$0
Sarah Johnson
Treasurer
$0
Tina Meckel
Secretary
$0
James Payne
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,302
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$87,499
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$94,801
Total Program Service Revenue$49,805
Investment income $277
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $144,883

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