Arts Activities Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Theatre Forever
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2014
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Activities Support
Project Details
Funding to develop and present the Nature Crown, a celebratory theatrical event exploring origin, innocence, community and personal, global and universal change. Performances will take place in the Guthrie Theater's Dowling Studio in March and April 2015.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, Storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre Artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Colleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Susan Rotilie: Education, Artistic, Volunteerism; Daniel Pinkerton: Artistic; Reona Berry: Artistic; Dana Prottas: Education; Jennifer Newell: Fundraising; Taja Will: Artistic, Administration; Lauren Dee: Marketing, Web Design, Organizational Development, Youth Programming.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$18,575
Direct expenses
$28,575
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

With The Nature Crown we hope to reach a total of 2,250 audience members and challenge both the audience's and performers' notion of what a play should be by creating an innovative and groundbreaking performance. Another goal is to create a strong sense of community in both the creation process with all of the artists involved and with the audience.We will measure our goals by tracking audience attendance each night and by holding informal post-show interviews with audience members. We will collect critical reviews and overall reception of the finished piece from the general audience and members of the artistic community. We will stay engaged with the performers and artistic team to ensure their experience is positive, safe, and that they are being productively challenged by the work.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The most significant outcome of The Nature Crown is the emotional impact the piece had on our audiences and our artists. We received countless emails and messages filled with stories from the audience members felt compelled to share with us in reaction to The Nature Crown. Also, at least 5 of the artists involved were offered work as a direct result of their involvement with The Nature Crown.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Chris Carlson, Dario Tangelson, Steve Brooks, Megan O'Dell, Allison Witham
Project Manager
First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Anderson
Organization Name
Theatre Forever
Street Address
1921 Benjamin St NE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55418
Phone
(612) 229-9294
Email
afton@theatreforever.com
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

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency