Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Dangerous Productions
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
December 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding for FRANKENSTEIN, an original adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel drawing correlations between her story and experiences of modern American combat veterans. Performances will take place as a part of the Twin Cities Horror Festival at the Southern Theater in October and November 2014.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Stanley Rothrock: Artistic, Education, Community Education; John Megas: Artistic, Youth Programming, Disabilities Specialist; Denise Tennen: Artistic; Maggie Scanlan: Artistic, Education; Maggie Langenfeld: Education, Administration, Volunteerism; Jessica Brooks: Marketing, Youth Programming, Organizational Planning; Tim Peterson: Marketing, Administration; Natalie Wass: Artistic, Administration; Jill Murphy: Administration, Youth Programming, Community Service.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,000
Direct expenses
$15,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Quantitative outcomes will include at least 500 total audience members, at least 10 participating artists, and over 20% of our audiences being composed of individuals who have never seen a Dangerous Productions performance. We hope that at least 30% of respondents will be exposed to new information about the veteran community and the military, and that 90% of the artists involved will feel like they have become more innovative, powerful, and fulfilled as creative individuals.Evaluations will include ticket counts, written/online surveys by artists, audience and contributors, and post-show talkbacks and discussion groups. Data will be compiled by Dangerous Productions board members, organized, and formally presented at the Dangerous Productions League meeting immediately following the production.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Frankenstein attendance broke all previous Horror Festival records. A large number of patrons had never attended a Dangerous Productions show before. Artist goals were also met. AWARENESS OF VETERAN ISSUES: All of the artists involved gained new appreciation of the experiences of veterans returning home from war. VETERAN VOICES BEING HEARD: Interviewers remarked that some of the interviewees had never spoken of the issues we were asking about. ENSEMBLE GROWTH: 90% of the Dangerous Productions Ensemble gained new skills and improved working relationships with the group.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Tyler Olsen, Margot Olsen, Bob Olsen, Jordan Olsen, Michelle Makie, Jenn Newman, Ivana Damjanac, Linnea Goderstad, Robie Hayek
Project Manager
First Name
Tyler
Last Name
Olsen
Organization Name
Dangerous Productions
Street Address
1194 Seminary Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 795-8239
Email
dangerousproductionsmn@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency