Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
4 Community Theatre AKA 4CT
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
September 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wright
Wright
Wright
Wright
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

She Loves Me: 4 Community Theatre's Fall Musical

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; 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; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; 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 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;

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; 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; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; 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 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;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
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
$6,088
Direct expenses
$14,088
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Accessible, high quality theatre productions will be provided locally for residents of the Delano area ? The cast and audience will experience community theatre that meets the highest standards of quality in acting, music, design, and overall production. ? All participants, particularly those in the Delano and Rockford areas, will have access to a variety of theater. ? Board members and production volunteers will learn and grow their skills through both on-stage and off-stage experiences designed to be artistically challenging ? People in the disability and senior communities who may not access will not have to travel outside their communities to access live theater. ? People with financial hardship will have the opportunity to see the productions through complimentary tickets distributed through various social service agencies. The financial goals will be met through strong audience attendance. For the outcomes that are quantitative in nature, we will count ? number of participants, audience members, people who access free admission, and so on. We will develop a survey that can be used for the cast, crew, musicians, volunteers, and board members to obtain information on the outcomes related to their participation such as an increase in knowledge and skills, a sense of community, new intergenerational relationships, and the like. The board will use several means of gathering feedback from the audience. We will do an audience survey in the program. We also solicit feedback on Facebook and social media.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We were able to provide a high-quality live theater for an area that doesn't have access, we were also able to introduce new actors to our company. We evaluated by use of a survey for the cast as well as the production team. We also looked at ticket sales and listened to word of mouth and were reviewed by community theater bloggers. Review here: https://tinyurl.com/yebkxjyu

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Joe Happe, Katy Sherman, Claire Benway, Tom Branham, Hiring Director, Zach Hedner, Diversity Inclusion Chair, Marketing Chair, Kerstin Deters-Engel, Front of House Manager, Jack Neveaux, Central Minnesota inclusion committe, Laura Schulte, Central Minneso
Project Manager
First Name
Kathryn
Last Name
Sherman
Organization Name
4 Community Theatre AKA 4CT
Street Address
705 Old Crystal Bay Rd Ste 210
City
Orono
State
MN
Zip Code
55356
Phone
(952) 449-8351
Email
katy@dksherman.com
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