Investigative Analysis | Case 19-CA-369607

The Renaissance Triad.

Forensic review into the entanglement of Wandering in Time Productions, WRAES, and WCEA.

Last Updated

Jan 7, 2026

2023 Revenue

$4.04M

Entities

3 Orgs

NLRB Charge

Active

OSHA Faults

6 Faults

Organizational Architecture

Centralized leadership controlling a multi-entity system.

501(c)(3)

WRAES

The Legal Operator

Established 2006. Handles 'performance history' and the primary faire brands.

For-Profit

WITP

The Production House

Established 2018. Controls commercial levers and performer contracts as of 2024.

501(c)(3)

WCEA

Animal Services

Established 2024. Focuses on specialty animals and equestrian arts under joint management.

Concentration of Authority

The board is composed of three voting members, none of whom are independent. This creates a closed loop where executives oversee their own performance.

President

Theresa Nietupski

Operations Manager

Vice President

David Day

Site Director

Financial Forensics

REVENUE 2019 - 2024

2023 $4.04M (Net Loss Reported)
2022 $2.90M

Resource Gap

"Record revenues resulted in a net loss, indicating expenses grew faster than sales."

Executive Note

$300,000 in consulting fees paid to founders via for-profit entity during deficit years.

Labor & Safety Record

NLRB 19-CA-369607

Classified as a "single employer," confirming management cannot separate non-profit status from labor practices.

Pricing Inflation

Admission+48%
Concessions+66%

OSHA Safety Violations (2025)

ViolationStatus
Serious Citations (3)Under Appeal
Safety Committee FailureDeficiency
PPE Hazard AssessmentDeficiency

Final Synthesis.

Primary risk factors include the lack of independent oversight and the concentration of authority within executive leadership. Future accountability depends on the NLRB case outcome.

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