Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 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 2023
End Date
July 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Buffalo Community Theater is proposing a grant for our Summer 2023 musical: "Shrek".

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; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$32,012
Direct expenses
$40,012
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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, singing, dance, character development, and ensemble building. 3) Increase the skill set of volunteers in the areas of set construction, set painting, costuming, and properties.; Increase self-confidence and a feeling of connection and community, knowledge base of participants, and the skill set of volunteers. 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.; Participant interviews, audience and participant surveys, crew/volunteer feedback and box office reports.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This production accomplished the goals of an increase of self-confidence and a feeling of connection and community, an increase the knowledge base of participants in theater, and an increase the skill set of volunteers in the areas of set construction, se

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Philip Ludwig, Greg Bestland, Sue Kumpula, Tony Carlson, Eric Ellwoods, director, Janice Luoma, director, Diane Paulu, director, Erin Walsh, director, Michael Walsh, director,
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