Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Buffalo Community Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2022
End Date
November 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wright
Wright
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Leading Ladies

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Vice Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has served on a number of non-profit boards; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Linda Brobeck: CMAB Board Vice Chair, Minnesota visual artist and owner of Crow River North, LLC., has served on a number of non-profit boards; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$7,637
Direct expenses
$15,637
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The goals of this production are to reflect an increase of self-confidence and a feeling of connection and community, increase the theater knowledge base of participants in the areas and increase the skill set of volunteers in technical theater.; This production will accomplish the following goals: 1) Reflect an increase of self-confidence and a feeling of connection and community. 2) Increase the knowledge base of participants in the areas of acting, character development, and ensemble building. 3) Increase the skill set of volunteers in the areas of set construction, set painting, costuming, and properties. The proposed outcomes will be measured by participant interviews, surveys, and crew/volunteer feedback. Box office reports will provide attendance, demographic info, and breakdown by date, age, etc.; The proposed outcomes will be measured by pre and post show participant interviews, audience and participant surveys, crew and volunteer feedback. Box office reports will provide attendance, demographic info, and breakdown by date, age, etc. Surveys distributed by email and social media will collect information from participants and patron encouraged to give their feedback as a way to improve future theater experiences for everyone involved.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The start of the project was executed well with rehearsals starting timely. Discovery Class demonstrated the majority of the needs for the experience indicated in the grant. Programming was successfully rehearsed and performed from all of the ensembles. The board received feedback on the progress of the project at the monthly meetings. A timeline was used to keep track of major project needs

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Philip Ludwig: chair, Kari Wendroth: vice-chair, Jon Salmon: treasurer, Diane Paulu: secretary, Greg Bestland: board member, Michael Walsh: board member, Erin Walsh: board member, Tony Carlson: board member, Janice Luoma: board member, Jordon Robischon: b
Project Manager
First Name
Calista
Last Name
Wedemeier
Organization Name
Buffalo Community Theater
Street Address
PO Box 23
City
Buffalo
State
MN
Zip Code
55313
Phone
(612) 404-0228
Email
hhalstead@bctmn.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

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

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