Mythology/Duluth Playhouse

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,013
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2016
End Date
March 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Project Overview

A ragtag group of kids set off for adventure using their imaginations to explore Mythology. The Imaginarium Myth Adventures is Theater for the Younger Audiences. This interactive and energetic original play is an exciting theater experience for the whole family.

Project Details

961 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,013
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,316
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the arts access program is to allow patrons the opportunity experience theater, music, and other aspects of Minnesota cultural heritage. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 90% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 85% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: They do such a good job engaging the kids-great to introduce them to theater in this fun and interactive way.Enthusiasm with education and imagination. We learned about Myths-a great tie-in to our ancient civilizations unit. It's ALWAYS wonderful to have these wonderful events to attend.

Source of Additional Funds

18 libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 10 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200