Act Out - Summer 2015

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,143
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
August 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Theater classes for all ages, with a variety of topics: storymaking, playmaking, acting games, Shakespeare, stage combat, tap, physical comedy, play reading, history of theater, and voice and speech.
Project Details
305 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,143
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$11,143
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

25 classes offered June - August 2015. Participants will learn more about theater and acting. Provide an opportunity for patrons to try out acting. Increase materials circulation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Results from Act Out for Kids: 97% of kids tried acting.
79% know more about theater and acting. 48% will check out related library materials. 97% liked the program.
Selected comments: “It was so much fun making a play.”
"I loved the class & it will help me with the musical I'm doing this summer! “
Results of Act Out for Teens: 98% tried acting or dance. 95% know more about acting or dance. 23% have or plan to check out related library materials. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments:
“Wasn't like school was awesome." "The teacher was very energetic & encouraging!”
Evaluations for Act Out for Adults: 97% had the opportunity to try acting, play reading, dance or voice projection. 95% know more about the topic. 49% have or plan to check out related library materials. 97% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments:
“Felt like I expanded myself, stretched my limits just a bit!"
"Very fun & engaging -wonderful creative play for adults.”

Source of Additional Funds

Guthrie Theater

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200