Equipment and Facilities Improvement

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Recipient
Litchfield Community Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2024
End Date
July 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview

Equipment and Facilities Improvement

Project Details

Sound System Upgrade

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Maggie Fuller: visual art, writing; Anna Johannsen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; Shawn Kinsinger: theater director, actor, musician, Palace Theatre executive director, Green Earth Players vice president, Luverne Street Music board member, Luverne High School Theater artistic director; Erin Kline, visual art, music, writing, education, SMSU Diversity and Inclusion; Darlene Kotelnicki: theater, city council, library board; Su Lee: visual art, film; Jessica Mata: visual art, dance, Kerkhoven Arts Council; Ana Serrano: visual art, business; Kristine Shelstad: visual arts, Madison Mercantile art gallery, Madison Arts Council, Lac qui Parle Players; VFW; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; Mark Wilmes: Tyler Arts Council board president, actor/director, musician, reporter.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Tetta Askeland, theater, film, education; Morgan Baum, arts admin; Shawn Kinsinger, theater, arts admin, SMAC board; Tom Nelson, theater; Paula Nemes, theater, music, libraries; Valerie Quist, writing, libraries; Mark Wilmes, theater, arts admin, SMAC board.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Nicole DeBoer (507) 537-1471

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We struggle with our current mics not working consistently When they cut out, it is difficult for the performer as well as the audience when they can no longer hear what is being said, sung, etc. The new equipment will provide a better quality experience for all involved. We know this will improve the quality of performances for many years. We see this as an additional way to give back to the wonderful community that continues to support the theater. They deserve to attend well organized shows and part of that is having reliable sound equipment. After our first show using the new equipment, we plan to conduct surveys. Audience, cast, and crew members will be asked to rate the quality of the sound and compare it to previous shows they have seen or been a part of.

Project Manager
First Name
Heather
Last Name
Lease
Organization Name
Litchfield Community Theatre
Street Address
307 E 6th St Ste 110
City
Litchfield
State
MN
Zip Code
55355
Email
leasefam@hutchtel.net
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

509 W Main St, PO Box 55
Marshall, Minnesota 56258 

Phone
Phone Manager: Nicole DeBoer
(507) 537-1471
Email the Agency