Anansi the Spider - 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
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Project Overview

Presented by CLIMB Theatre and based on the West African folktales and the master of trickery Anansi. The play was followed by 20 minutes of activities to encourage reading readiness. Climb Theatre, located in Inver Grove Heights, MN, is a touring educational theatre that brings plays and classes directly to schools and other agencies throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

Project Details

Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event: June 14, 2011. Perham Area Public Library
Program Outputs: 43 participants at 1 performance

Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations;Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

  • Encourage early childhood literacy and demonstrate possibilities to caregivers.
Measurable Outcome(s)
  • 75% of the caregivers said they would be likely to use the story in their own setting.
  • 60% of the children had not seen a live play (based on their responses)
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200