Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$40,795
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lakeshore Players, Inc. AKA Lakeshore Players Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Pine
Ramsey
Washington
Anoka
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Mille Lacs
Pine
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Lakeshore Players Theatre is committed to providing entertainment, education and enrichment through performing arts.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$40,795
Other Funds Leveraged
$477,428
Direct expenses
$477,428
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Produce six mainstage productions, two kids and family series productions, one devised educational theatre experience for Lakeshore's 71st Season. Lakeshore will keep track of ticket sales as well as how many members attend productions and educational programs. Lakeshore will also send out post-show surveys to gauge audience members' experiences.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Lakeshore was able to produce 8 mainstage shows, including a Kids and Family production, 8 concerts, and offered education opportunities. Lakeshore tracked tickets sales and other program attendance, culminating in over 14,000 participants. Surveys were deployed to audience members for each show and participants in all programs. Surveys were reviewed throughout the season.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Peggy Witthaus, Terri Dresen, Priya Jain, Dennis Conroy, J.P. Barone , Gary F. Anderson, Dr. Betsy Buehrer , Frank Mabley, Tracey Montgomery, Tara Russell, Steve Ritt, Diane Nixa
Project Manager
First Name
Megan
Last Name
Pence
Organization Name
Lakeshore Players, Inc. AKA Lakeshore Players Theatre
Street Address
4941 Long Ave
City
White Bear Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
55110-2837
Phone
(651) 426-3275
Email
megan@lakeshoreplayers.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
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