Operating Support

A goal of The Little Theatre is to have a more complete calendar of events by increasing the winter music concert series, in January-March 2014. We are hoping to increase attendance by 25% for this series. Our broader goal is to have a strong relevance to the community. We will conduct exit polls at events to gain insight into how the performances were received and what their future needs are. We would hope that 75-90% of the respondents liked the events and indicate that they will return for future events. The arts thrive in southwest Minnesota. The Little Theatre goals fit into this strategic outcome. Our goal for our organization is to utilize our theater throughout the year for a wide variety of artistic endeavors. We would like to have in place a dynamic calendar that includes a combination of community theater, musical performances, an annual film festival and children’s workshops. Our theater will be a space for local artists to perform as well as a space for touring artists to bring their talents to our community. In addition, we want to collaborate with other regional theaters to make it possible for nationally touring acts to come to rural Minnesota. In the future, greater collaboration with the local school district’s drama and speech departments will create a more vibrant atmosphere for creativity. We believe that this fits nicely into Southwest Minnesota Arts Council's Strategic Outcomes by increasing the availability of musical and performance arts in the region. An investment in the theatre is also an investment in the future of the local arts scene, as its partnership with the school will give local students a vital opportunity to develop as performers.We will evaluate our goals by attendance, and exit interviews at events.