Adult Theater Programs - Spring 2016

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$0
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
COMPAS teaching artist May Lee-Yang will present two 8-week workshops called Playing Around with Theater. Participants will play theater games, do improv, learn about creating characters and learn the components of creating an original performance piece, culminating in a celebration performance of the piece at the hosting library and open friends, family and community members.
Project Details
45 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$0
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will have the opportunity to try acting. Patrons will learn something new about creating art. Patrons will borrow related library materials. Patrons will connect with the library and build social networks during the workshop.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Playing Around with Theater: 100% of patrons had the opportunity to try acting. 100% learned something new about creating art. 100% met someone new at the workshop. 25% have or plan to check out library materials related to this program. 100% rated the program as good or better. Selected Responses: "Very creative, I felt as if I learned a lot about improv. May was an excellent guide/instructor. Her presence was comfortable, informing, inspiring." "Loved the class, can't wait till the new one comes out in September, May is a fantastic teacher and motivator."

Source of Additional Funds

COMPAS Teaching Artist May Lee-Yang

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200