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
November 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Grumpy Old Men the Musical: Buffalo Community Theater is proposing a grant for our Fall production of "Grumpy Old Men the 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; 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; 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; 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; 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
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$11,805
Direct expenses
$19,805
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.; This production will accomplish the following goals: Self-confidence and a feeling of connection and community, increase the theater knowledge of participants, increase the skills 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.; The proposed outcomes will be measured by interviews, surveys, crew and volunteer feedback and box office reports.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Philip Ludwig, Greg Bestland, Tony Carlson, Eric Ellwoods, director, Sue Kumpula, director, Janice Luoma, director, Diane Paulu, director, Miranda Plaisted, 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