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Theatre in the Woods Uses Grant to Further Mission
October 21, 2009--Theatre in the Woods is pleased to announce that it has received for a second time a matching grant of $2500 from the Wisconsin
Arts Board. This grant was awarded through the Creation and Presentation Program and will be used to further TITW's mission to support artistic development of individuals within our organization. Board member
Carolyn Burnett explains that such development makes it possible to
fulfill that portion of the mission statement which reads "to provide high
quality live theatre entertainment."
Our first expenditure was a general acting workshop open to all interested actors and directors in our area. Twenty-nine adults and teenagers were led by Jan Lee, professional actor/director, in a series of energizing activities September 12, said Burnett. Next up will be a workshop on speaking verse, specifically for the cast of Much Ado about Nothing, which will be on stage at the Erika Quam Theater in March of next year. This workshop will be led by Doug Scholz-Carlson, Associate Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Having professionals of this caliber and experience would not be possible without the support of the Arts Board, says Burnett.
The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency that nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, promotes the arts, supports the arts in education, stimulates community and economic development and serves as a resource for people of every culture and heritage in Wisconsin's communities.
State grants are awarded through a competitive process. Theatre in the Woods' grant application ranked 10th overall out of 81 applicants, including the urban areas of Madison and Milwaukee, with a score of 92.6. The award, which indicates that Theatre in the Woods provides the highest level of quality in its programs, community outreach and administration, is given on a matching basis. Organizations that receive Arts Board funds are required to match state tax dollars with additional public and private funds. TITW is able to make this match because of the strong level of support it enjoys in the community. We just opened our 20th season, says Burnett. That longevity of an all volunteer organization speaks not just to the dedication of a stalwart few, but to the ongoing financial and moral support of the whole community. We all accomplish this together.
Carolyn Burnett Recognized by TITW
October 2009-- TITW's 20th anniversary cast of Fools presented Carolyn Burnett with an award for her twenty years of continuous dedication to the group. Many folks have come and gone, and some just participate as schedules allow. But Carolyn has been present for every season of TITW's existence. Before the final performance, the cast presented her with this award. Thank you Carolyn (and Cook too) for all that you do for Theatre in the Woods.
(Above): Carolyn Burnett holds a plaque for her lifetime of achievement and dedication to TITW's mission.
(Right): The plaque's message
Download December 2009 Curtain Call
Theatre in the Woods Uses Grant to Further Mission
October 21, 2009--Theatre in the Woods is pleased to announce that it has received for a second time a matching grant of $2500 from the Wisconsin
Arts Board. This grant was awarded through the Creation and Presentation Program and will be used to further TITW's mission to support artistic development of individuals within our organization. Board member
Carolyn Burnett explains that such development makes it possible to
fulfill that portion of the mission statement which reads "to provide high
quality live theatre entertainment."
Our first expenditure was a general acting workshop open to all interested actors and directors in our area. Twenty-nine adults and teenagers were led by Jan Lee, professional actor/director, in a series of energizing activities September 12, said Burnett. Next up will be a workshop on speaking verse, specifically for the cast of Much Ado about Nothing, which will be on stage at the Erika Quam Theater in March of next year. This workshop will be led by Doug Scholz-Carlson, Associate Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Having professionals of this caliber and experience would not be possible without the support of the Arts Board, says Burnett.
The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency that nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, promotes the arts, supports the arts in education, stimulates community and economic development and serves as a resource for people of every culture and heritage in Wisconsin's communities.
State grants are awarded through a competitive process. Theatre in the Woods' grant application ranked 10th overall out of 81 applicants, including the urban areas of Madison and Milwaukee, with a score of 92.6. The award, which indicates that Theatre in the Woods provides the highest level of quality in its programs, community outreach and administration, is given on a matching basis. Organizations that receive Arts Board funds are required to match state tax dollars with additional public and private funds. TITW is able to make this match because of the strong level of support it enjoys in the community. We just opened our 20th season, says Burnett. That longevity of an all volunteer organization speaks not just to the dedication of a stalwart few, but to the ongoing financial and moral support of the whole community. We all accomplish this together.
Carolyn Burnett Recognized by TITW
October 2009-- TITW's 20th anniversary cast of Fools presented Carolyn Burnett with an award for her twenty years of continuous dedication to the group. Many folks have come and gone, and some just participate as schedules allow. But Carolyn has been present for every season of TITW's existence. Before the final performance, the cast presented her with this award. Thank you Carolyn (and Cook too) for all that you do for Theatre in the Woods.
(Above): Carolyn Burnett holds a plaque for her lifetime of achievement and dedication to TITW's mission.
(Right): The plaque's message
