Presenter/Production Assistance

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,010
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Rochester Repertory Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
March 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Freeborn
Mower
Olmsted
Winona
Dodge
Freeborn
Mower
Olmsted
Winona
Project Overview
Presenter/Production Assistance
Project Details
Production of the play "Other Desert Cities"
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
John Becker: art business owner; Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Winona State University; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Words Players; Julie Fakler: education coordinator at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board member; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Scott Roberts: arts administrator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Kathy Peterson: playwright; Kathy Rush: thespian; Mary Ruth: artist; Jon Swanson: arts administrator; Joan Sween: playwright; Sandy Thompson: arts administrator; Gary Tollers: arts administrator; Tom Willis: potter.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,010
Other Funds Leveraged
$13,690
Direct expenses
$15,700
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The production of the play "Other Desert Cities" offers opportunity for actors, designers and audiences to experience the presentation of an award winning, thought-provoking script seldom produced in an intimate theatre setting. The play is video-taped for archival and evaluative purposes. Attendance figures are kept and recorded. Discussions will follow some performances. Radio, TV and print interviews promote the production and encourage new audiences to attend.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The incredible turnout of actors at auditions was a solid indication of our choice in producing this play. Conversations with audience members about the play’s significance in the current political atmosphere were incredibly gratifying for all involved in the production.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Stephan Carmichael, Cheryl Frarck, Kelly Hain, Susan Jenkins, Mark Masbruch, Susan Schnell, Larry Sinak, Jeanne Skattum, Joel Starks
Project Manager
First Name
Lawrence
Last Name
Sinak
Organization Name
Rochester Repertory Theatre
Street Address
103 7th St NE
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55906
Phone
(507) 280-1737
Email
boxoffice@rochesterrep.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
Email the Agency
Location

2510 Superior Dr NW Ste B
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
Email the Agency