James Wedgwood - Ventriloquist

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2019
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Redwood
Redwood
Project Overview

James Wedgwood brings his ventriloquist act for all to enjoy. He will share information about the history of ventriloquism and part of his performance will be allowing the audience to participate by giving them a chance to try and learn how to say a few words without moving their lips.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425
Other Funds Leveraged
$50
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience will better understand how a ventriloquist performs their shows. The audience will be able to try and learn how to say several words using their vocal tract only and not move their lips. They will also learn about the art and history of ventriloquism. Participant evaluations will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience was able to learn how the ventriloquists puppets worked. They were also show how he is able to talk for the puppets without moving lips and learned about the art and history of ventriloquism.

Source of Additional Funds

Standard Gazette, Meinders Community Library, Westbrook Public Library, Wabasso Public Library, Lamberton Public Library

Project Manager
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Leininger
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
director@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200