Presenter/Production Assistance

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,500

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Matchbox Children's Theatre

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

January 2015

End Date

March 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Dodge

Fillmore

Freeborn

Mower

Olmsted

Steele

Project Overview

Presenter/Production Assistance

Project Details

The Pale Pink Dragon--A 40th Anniversary Encore Production

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

John Becker: Business Owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director, Commonweal; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director, Words Players; Julie Fakler: education coordinator, Paradise Center; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Scott Roberts: arts administrator; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: musician; Kathy Rush: thespian; Mary Ruth: dancer; Jon Swanson: curator; Joan Sween: author; Philip Taylor: artist; Sandy Thompson: arts administrator; Gary Tollers: musician; Tom Willis: potter

Conflict of Interest Contact

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$1,500

Other Funds Leveraged

$4,574

Direct expenses

$6,074

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We donate 100 tickets to Head Start for three plays during the school year and school policy provides comps for students who cannot afford tickets. Build relationship with Austin Welcome Center by giving 25 tickets per play to reach underserved groups. We seek feedback from adult participants and teachers who attend student shows. We will insert short audience survey in programs and encourage comments on Facebook and website. Board reviews and evaluates each production.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Use of co-Directors was a new approach for us. Younger, less experienced cast members enabled co-directors to divide time to focus on character development. The end result was very positive based on audience and board response to this production.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Janet Anderson, Liz Bankes, Lora Lee Bauer, Cindy Bellrichard, Angela Donovan, Jenny Dreyer, Susan Hansen, Barb Kasel, Stephanie Kasel, Linda Sistek, Billie Jo Wicks, John Wik, Christine Wik, Jen Wiebrand

Project Manager

Angela

Donovan

Matchbox Children's Theatre

911 Oakland Ave W

Austin

55912

(607) 342-4308

info@matchbboxchildrenstheatre.org

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