Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,886
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Northern Starz Theatre Company AKA Northern Starz Children's Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2019
End Date
April 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Anoka
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Golden Starz Theatre for Creative Aging.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute Program Director; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Berit Ahlgren: General Administration, Education, Artistic; Carla Steen: Artistic, Audience Development / Marketing; Hannah Walsh: Education, General Administration, Fundraising; Ian Vaver: General Management / Administration, Artistic; Leslie Carey: Audience Development / Marketing, Community Education, Education; Lisa Dejoras: Organizational Development, Education, General Administration; Melissa Brechon: Organizational Development / Planning, Community Service / Development, Fundraising; Sun Yung Shin: Artistic, Community Education, Education; Tommy Sar: Disabilities Specialist, Community Service / Development, Education;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,886
Other Funds Leveraged
$15,808
Direct expenses
$23,694
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participant surveys show 75% develop a new skill in performing arts. Participant surveys show 60% self-report one or more perceived enhancements in personal well-being: decreased anxiety and loneliness, improved memory and word generation, improved problem-solving skills, increased comfort in social situations, improved communication and heightened self-worth. Participant will provide class-by-class feedback, as well as pre and post-session surveys which include evaluation statements regarding the desired outcomes: theatrical skill, perceived changes in cognitive areas (memory, mood, self-worth, problem solving), and perceived changes in social areas (communication, comfort in social settings). Family members and caregivers will also be asked (with participant’s permission) about their perceptions regarding changes in the participant.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% of the participants surveyed enjoyed each class and will continue to be a part of future programming with Golden Starz, Theatre for Creative Aging. seven Individuals participated in the three (3) sessions offered for Golden Starz, Theatre for Creative Aging.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Rob Rosen, Michelle Sharon, Mary Quist, Erica Campbell, Megan Primus, Jerry Rondo, Kathy Boecher, Stacy Surratt, Rachel Bohnsack, Kyle Frederickson, Ben Layne, Ron Stewart
Project Manager
First Name
Rachel
Last Name
Bohnsack
Organization Name
Northern Starz Theatre Company AKA Northern Starz Children's Theatre
Street Address
5300 Alpine Dr Ste 140
City
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip Code
55303
Phone
(612) 326-6158
Email
rachel@northernstarz.org
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