Theatre performances and workshops

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$58,213
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
September 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Project Overview
GRRL will partner with various theatre and drama organizations, including, but not limited to, Great River Educational Arts Theatre (GREAT), the Guthrie Theater, Mixed Blood Theatre, and Paramount Theatre, to bring theatre performances and drama education to all ages. This could include drama workshops and theatre performances at GRRL branches or partner locations, busing patrons to performances at theatre venues like the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis and the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, and tickets for performances at various theatres.
Project Details
5491 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$58,213
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$9,466
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees or their parent/caregiver will be able to identify one new concept or technique learned [workshops: knowledge] or have an increased positive attitude toward theatre [performances: attitude].

Measurable Outcome(s)

“I learned that Dr. King’s house was bombed while he gave a speech.”
“[I learned] that life truly was unfair back then. It kinda makes you think about how it would feel if you were them.”
“I learned how the bus boycott took place.”
“Great program! [Professor Marvel] was engaging. Got all kids excited. We brought 23 kids and they were so excited to be able to attend.”
“Makes kids want to do science!”
“It was probably the best library we’ve seen. It’s hard to get kids excited about science, but this did!”
“Informative and fun. A hypothesis is an educated guess!”
“[Learned] how an air vortex works--amazing to see in the fog rings from the airzooka!”
“American Sign Language helps deaf people express themselves more deeply.”
“[This program] exposed our children to American Sign Language and excellent theatre!”
“[We learned that] the toaster and rollerblades were invented in Minnesota.”
“Such a treat to watch the kids enthusiastically interacting with the show/puppets.”

Source of Additional Funds

n/a

Project Manager
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Pundsack
Organization Name
Great River Regional Library
Street Address
1300 West St. Germain
City
St. Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3697
Phone
320-650-2516
Email
karenp@grrl.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200