Corporate Information
Act Out Theatre, Inc. was founded in 2000 as an educational theatre organization. Act Out Theatre incorporated in the State of New Jersey on December 1, 2000 as a non-profit corporation. The founders of the corporation are:
° David M. Keller, Masters in Theatre, 12 years experience in professional theatre
° Daniel J. Petrin, Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Information Systems emphasis, 15 years professional experience in consulting
Act Out Theatre applied to the Internal Revenue Service for recognition of exemption from federal taxes in December of 2000. The IRS determined that Act Out is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Please follow the link to view or print Act Out’s IRS determination letter.
Donors may deduct contributions to Act Out as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to Act Out are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code.
Act Out Theatre was also approved for exemption from New Jersey sales, use, and corporate tax.
Board of Directors
The founders have and will continue to bring together individuals to assist Act Out who have proven to be successful in their respective careers. This will include Board Members, management, employees, volunteers, and consultants.
Currently, the following individuals sit on the Board of Directors:
Charles Harrison, Board President
Denis Mercier, Board Vice President
Anne Buckwheat, Board Treasurer
Alice Waddington, Board Secretary
David M. Keller, Artistic Director & Co-Founder
Mabel Johnson
William Morris
The following individuals sit on our Advisory Board:
Paul J. Kranz III
Daniel J. Petrin, Co-Founder
Suzanne Zigo