Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Paynesville Area Community Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
July 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview
Project Grant
Project Details
The Sound of Music summer musical
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Chris Rasmussen: Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Art Teacher, Fall Musical Director, Potter; John Stander: active in Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Janice Courtney: Arts Adviser/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, Member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Member of Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Chris Rasmussen: Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Mike Carlson: Art Teacher, Fall Musical Director, Potter; John Stander: active in Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Janice Courtney: Arts Adviser/Assistant Director of the Saint Cloud State University Program Board; Helene Woods: Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Doug Lien: Watercolorist, Member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Member of Artists of Minnesota, Community Education Art Class instructor.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$10,754
Direct expenses
$16,754
Administration costs
$2,582
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Given the challenges we are facing this year in terms of restructuring the leadership of the organization, our goal in terms of outcome is to produce a quality presentation, with excellent singing, believable acting, workable sets, and a satisfied audience. Participation in a musical provides learning opportunities for all, experience for the inexperienced, and opportunities for leadership from those with expertise in given areas.We will evaluate audience size in terms of publicity used, ticket prices, and whether audiences increased from the first performance to the last (referrals). We will also issue a survey to all participants during the dress rehearsal week, to obtain their feedback so that we can evaluate the production process and use that information to make future productions better.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Our goals: to have performances which exhibited excellent singing, believable acting, workable sets, and a satisfied audience. We had a splendid cast of children, auditioned from a large pool, and two wonderful soloists in the leads. Sets were designed and painted with a beautiful mountain backdrop included. We heard nothing but positive feedback from those who attended, including several from surrounding towns. Stage direction was specific and yielded good results in smooth performances.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Colleen Pelton, Marcia McCarney, Jean Louis, Matt Dickhausen
Project Manager
First Name
Jean
Last Name
Louis
Organization Name
Paynesville Area Community Theater
Street Address
16615 Hillside Ct á
City
Paynesville
State
MN
Zip Code
56362
Phone
(320) 250-5612
Email
alouis@lakedalelink.net
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

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3