The Tortoise and The Hare

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,965
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
July 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Project Overview

Speedy the Hare keeps teasing Sal the Tortoise because Sal is slower than Speedy. So Sal decides there's only one solution: to beat Speedy in a race. But how? Sal discovers that instead of worrying about what he isn't, he can build on what he is. Sal is steady. Sal is focused and determined. Sal can train hard. And in the end, Sal discovers that being a winner is about much more than who crosses the finish line first. This is a 30-minute mini play followed by a 10-15 minute activity session.

Project Details

446 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,965
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,270
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the performing arts program is to allow patrons the opportunity to experience different genres of theater in a wide variety of venues. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 93% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 91% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: "I love CLIMB Theater" "They really know how to involve children" "I learned that my kids seem to really enjoy theater." "They did a great job of acting out the characters and having children also in the play."

Source of Additional Funds

25 libraries provided space (1 partnered for a program to be held at a senior center), staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 17 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200