Climb Theater Presents Stubby the Elephant
The intended outcome of the program is to stimulate patron imagination and creativity. It will educate kids about being brave, facing adversity, being a good friend and working together. It will also expose patrons to new art formats. As well as create access to professional live art (music and theatre). Live art is dynamic; patrons can experience and be inspired by the energy that comes from a live performance.
Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 100% agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 99% agreed that they would attend a similar event. Participants enjoyed the interactive nature of this play with children in the audience selected to participate and act as jungle animals and that the program included learning activities and games for the children to participate in. Participants learned about the animals but also children said "I can do anything" and adults learned tips to teach young children and games they can use with kids in their school. One parent commented that she learned "that I need to take my children to more programs like this, they really enjoyed this" and a request to do "more programs like this to expose children to theater".
The following public libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs: Aurora, Babbitt, Baudette, Bovey, Buhl, Calumet, Carlton, Chisholm, Cloquet, Coleraine, Cook, Duluth (three locations), Ely, Eveleth, Gilbert, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hoyt Lakes, Keewatin, Marble, Mt. Iron, Silver Bay, Two Harbors, and Virginia libraries and approximately 16 regional newspapers.