Trollwood Performing Arts School

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AT BLUESTEM Center for the arts
he mission of Trollwood Performing Arts School is “…to inspire
those we serve through the arts to realize their full potential and
be a positive influence in the global community.”
Trollwood Performing Arts School is a unique arts organization
committed to providing high quality arts education, exceptional
community entertainment, and through its venue, Bluestem Center
for the Arts, serves as a community events and exposition center.
At Bluestem Center for the Arts
ABOUT OUR HOME,
BLUESTEM
Nestled along the Red River in Moorhead, MN, Bluestem Center for the Arts is a
first-class arts venue complete with outdoor stages, a 2,500-seat amphitheater,
and a unique indoor educational center that serves as both a performance venue
and rental facility. The grounds of the Center include beautiful river views, grassy
meadows, woods and wildlife.
Bluestem Center for the Arts, home of Trollwood Performing Arts School, is a
testament to our region’s commitment to the arts. The Center opened in 2009 and
was built with the generous support of the entire community. The venue is also
an exciting collaboration between Fargo Public Schools and the City of Moorhead.
Bluestem Center for the Arts is programmed and managed by Trollwood Performing
Arts School, a program of Fargo Public Schools, who leases the facility from the City
of Moorhead.
Bluestem Center for the Arts hosts many programs that inspire a love for the arts
in people of all ages. The facility is used for school arts curriculum and activities,
public performances, exhibitions, community festivals, corporate retreats, conferences,
and other private rental opportunities. Since opening, thousands of patrons
have enjoyed a broad range of programming including theatre, arts educational
opportunities, concerts, dance, music, and special events.
CELEBRATING 38
Since 1978, thousands of young people have spent their
summers learning, growing, and making friends at
Trollwood. Trollwood has helped young people…
• Discover themselves and their potential
• Make friends that will last a lifetime
• Build their leadership skills
• Help students at risk
• Develop life skills
Explore new possibilities
ELEMENTARY
(ages 6-11)
ArtSpark June 6-10, 13-17, 20-24; July 18-22, 25-29
A week-long performance-based workshop that kindles kids’ confidence
and ignites their creativity.
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
An elementary school program that features students in a full-scale musical
production designed especially for kids. Dates announced throughout the year.
SparkMusic (Ages 6 -11) SparkMusic, developed in conjunction with
Paige Keiser-Rezac of Shine Music, provides music workshops to help
build a child’s cognitive skills, self-confidence and creativity through
the power of music.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(ages 11-14)
Totally Trollwood Academy June 3-29
Students learn the basics of acting, vocal performance, and movement, with
the option to take specialty electives like dance, voice, theatre and more!
Totally Trollwood Musical July 5, 7–August 4
Students take their place on stage as part of a junior Broadway
musical. Music Man JR. (No audition to participate.)
Winter Academy (Ages 11-14 & 14 – graduated seniors) Winter Academy
allows middle school and high students to further their interest in the fields
of musical theatre, dance, acting, film, and musical recording.
HIGH SCHOOL (ages 14–graduated senior*)
2016 Fees
ArtSpark: $225/week-long session
Trollwood Conservatory: $225/session
- price for ages 19 & 20
All other programs:
Fargo resident, grades 7-11 $325
Fargo resident, grades 12 FREE!
Everyone else, grades 7– graduated senior $425
- This ONE FEE allows students to take as many middle and high school classes and programs
as they would like!
Trollwood Academy June 3-29
A wide variety of unique training opportunities in theatre, music, dance,
and the production arts. Students are able to enroll in up to four
90-minute sessions each day.
Trollwood Conservatory June 6-16 and June 17-29 (ages 16–20*)
A two-week intensive study program for upper level students.
Mainstage Musical May 31–August 5
Students become part of the cast, crew, or orchestra for a
Broadway musical that is one of the region’s largest attended
performances. Disney’s The Little Mermaid
NEW FOR 2016! A collaboration with the Fargo-Moorhead Community
Theatre, The Actor’s ColLABorative Theatre June 6-July 9
Students may join either the cast or crew in a non-musical opportunity
- the fun, American classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, adapted by
Timothy Mason from the novel by Mark Twain.
Winter Academy (Ages 11-14 & 14 – graduated seniors) Winter Academy
allows middle school and high students to further their interest in the fields
of musical theatre, dance, acting, film, and musical recording.
Student Leadership (Primarily ages 16 – seniors; by application) Advanced
students are mentored by professional artists and receive leadership training
that enables them to mentor others at Trollwood and beyond.
STAR Program (STudents At Risk) (integrated into all programs)
This nationally recognized youth program uses the arts as a tool to empower
at-risk youth to take charge of their own lives and inspires them to find
success in school, in work, and in life. Through STAR, students received
arts training, transportation, supplies, meals, and adult mentors who offer
instruction, motivation and guidance to build life skills that will hopefully
allow them to deal more effectively with future challenges.
Mainstage Musical
Trollwood Performing Arts School is proud to present
Disney’s The Little Mermaid as its Mainstage Musical
in 2016. Trollwood’s Mainstage Musical program
features a team of teenagers who stage a Broadway
style musical production every summer under the
guidance of professional artists from across the
nation. The Mainstage Musical attracts thousands
of audience members every summer and performs
in the beautiful amphitheater at Bluestem Center
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film.
Produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written by John Musker & Ron Clements.
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Directed by Michael Walling
Proudly presented by:
July 14-16, 20-23, 26-30 • 8:30 pm
&
night July 22
Imagine Amphitheater
Bluestem Center for the Arts, Moorhead
Tickets www.trollwood.org
“THE LITTLE MERMAID”
is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized
performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Reservations & Group Sales
218.477.6502
General Admission
and at the gate
for the Arts.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most
beloved stories and the classic animated
film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly
beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable
will capture your heart with its irresistible songs
including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and
“Part of Your World.”
The Mainstage Musical hosts numerous company
events every summer. Companies often treat both
their customers and their employees to a unique
evening of entertainment under the stars. Group sale
discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. As
a corporate sponsor, gathering spaces, additional
discounts, and numerous marketing opportunities
are included as part of all sponsorship packages.
Bluestem Center for the Arts IS proud to host...
• Community festivals
• Private Events
• Business conferences and trade shows
•Concerts
Quality entertainment
Trollwood
BLUESTEM 2015 TOURING ACTS
• GARY ALLAN WITH JANA KRAMER
• GRACE POTTER
2015 Acts & Facts
1210 STUDENT ENROLLMENT
11 YOUTH PROGRAMS
37 YEARS OF RICH HISTORY
52% GROWTH IN ENROLLMENT SINCE 2009
99% CAPACITY IN SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
• PRIMUS WITH DINOSAUR JR.
• AMERICAN AUTHORS WITH
ANDY GRAMMER
• HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR WITH THE
TURTLES FEATURING FLO & EDDIE, MARK
LINDSAY, THE ASSOCIATION, THE GRASS
ROOTS, THE BUCKINGHAMS, AND
THE COWSILLS
• MERLE HAGGARD & KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
WITH STURGILL SIMPSON
• HAIRBALL
• MODEST MOUSE
• JOHN PRINE
• BREAKING BENJAMIN
124 STAFF
76% HIRED LOCALLY
24% HIRED NATIONALLY
42 TROLLWOOD ALUMNI ON STAFF
330 ARTS ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
66,273 AUDIENCE MEMBERS & CONSTITUENCY SERVED
THAT IS A 64% INCREASE SINCE 2014
10 CONCERTS FEATURING NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS
Star Program
SERVES STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS AND/OR STUDENTS CHALLENGED BY
LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES.
STAR PROGRAM 2015
• 76 students were supported by STAR financial aid.
scholarships in 2015.
• Provided 640 meals.
• Provided 880 rides.
• Provided services for 17 students who were
challenged with significant emotional, social and/or
behavioral issues.
• Served 81 students challenged with medical issues.
GIVING LEVELS
GIVING CATEGORIES
Bright Star - $50,000 and above
Angel - $10,000 and above
Luminary - $7,500 to $9,999
Imagineer - $5,000 to $7,499
Dreammaker - $2,500 to $4,999
Visionary - $1,000 to $2,499
Patron - $500 to $999
Supporter - $250 to $499
Contributor - $100 to $249
Participant - Up to $100
INCOME
9%
Program Fees – $150,000 (9%)
19%
42%
Admissions – $322,800 (19%)
Rental Income – $140,000 (8%)
8%
Donations – $225,000 (14%)
7%
Misc. Earned Revenue – $122,200 (7%)
14%
Fargo Public Schools Annual Support – $700,000 (42%)
TOTAL – $1,660,000
EXPENSES
Faculty & Staff – $1,031,775 (62%)
Venue Operations – $239,000 (14%)
6%
2%
6%
10%
Program Operations – $160,845 (10%)
Supplies – $92,200 (6%)
Royalties – $37,200 (2%)
Services – $98,980 (6%)
TOTAL – $1,660,000
14%
62%
SPONSOR Levels
$15,000 and above
$7,500 to $14,999
$1,000 to $7,499
Full Page Ad in MM Playbill
Half Page Ad in MM Playbill
Quarter Page Ad in MM Playbill
One full week of recognition
on-stage during run of Mainstage
Musical (3 to 5 nights) - 3 AVAILABLE
One night’s recognition
on-stage during run of Mainstage
Musical - 24 AVAILABLE
One night’s recognition
on-stage during run of Mainstage
Musical - 24 AVAILABLE
20 Reserved or 40 General Admission
Mainstage Musical tickets
12 Reserved or 24 General Admission
Mainstage Musical tickets
8 Reserved or 16 General Admission
Mainstage Musical tickets
One FREE rental of any rental space
or combination of rental spaces
within the Marcil Commons or the
Schlossman Pavilion - weekday,
evening, or weekend.
One FREE rental of any rental space
or combination of spaces within the
Marcil Commons or the Schlossman
Pavilion - weekday, evening or
weekend.
One FREE weekday rental of ONE space
of your choice: Scheels Living Room,
Starion Room, Schlossman Pavilion,
Narrator’s Room, Lucile’s Studio.
Amphitheatre path light pole banner
displayed throughout the summer
season.
Amphitheatre path light pole banner
displayed throughout the summer
season.
Mainstage Musical pre-show and/
or intermission announcement
during night of sponsorship (up to 3
mentions each night) - 24 AVAILABLE
One engraved seat plate in
amphitheatre.
Mainstage Musical pre-show and/or
intermission announcement during
the week of sponsorship (up to 3
mentions each night) - 24 AVAILABLE
Space prior to Mainstage Musical
performance for your company to
hold a picnic as a pre-show event
- 3 SPACES PER NIGHT AVAILABLE
Space prior to Mainstage Musical
performance for your company to
hold a picnic as a pre-show event
- 3 SPACES PER NIGHT AVAILABLE
Logo and name included in
donor lists on electronic and print
publications where list is posted.
One engraved brick on the Bluestem
yellow brick road.
25% discount on ONE additional
day of space rentals (excluding the
amphitheatre)
Mainstage Musical pre-show and/or
intermission announcement during
the week of sponsorship (up to 3
mentions each night) - 24 AVAILABLE
Space prior to Mainstage Musical
performance for your company to hold a
picnic as a pre-show event
- 3 SPACES PER NIGHT AVAILABLE
Logo and name included in donor lists on
electronic and print publications where
list is posted.
Logo and name included in
donor lists on electronic and print
publications where list is posted.
20% Discount on additional Mainstage
Musical tickets purchased.
20% Discount on additional
Mainstage Musical tickets purchased.
SPONSOR Package
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
For a donation of $20,000 or higher
choose up to four of the following
options.
For a donation of $10,000 or higher
choose up to three of the following
options.
For a donation of $5,000 or higher,
choose up to two of the following
options.
Up to THREE full student scholarships any program.
Up to TWO full student scholarships any program.
Up to ONE full student scholarship
- any program.
Logo placement on cover and other
marketing materials for one of the
following programs:
Sun Celebration
Totally Trollwood Musical
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
Trollwood Conservatory
Logo placement on cover and other
marketing materials for one of the
following programs:
Sun Celebration
Totally Trollwood Musical
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
Trollwood Conservatory
Amphitheatre path light pole banner
displayed throughout the summer
season.
One full page ad in one of the following
event programs:
Sun Celebration
Totally Trollwood Musical
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
Trollwood Conservatory
One half page ad in one of the
following event programs:
Sun Celebration
Totally Trollwood Musical
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
Trollwood Conservatory
10 General Admission tickets to one of
the following:
Totally Trollwood Musical
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
6 General Admission tickets to one of
the following:
Totally Trollwood Musical
Trollwood Children’s Theatre
On-stage recognition at
Sun Celebration finale
On-stage recognition at
Sun Celebration finale.
One additional FREE rental of any
rental space or combination of rental
spaces within the Marcil Commons or
the Schlossman Pavilion - weekday,
evening or weekend.
One additional FREE rental of ONE
WEEKDAY rental space within the
Marcil Commons or the Schlossman
Pavilion.
10% discount on up to two
additional days of space rentals
(excluding the amphitheatre).
One engraved brick on the Bluestem
yellow brick road.
One engraved seat plate in
amphitheatre.
10% discount on one space rental
(excluding the amphitheatre).
At Bluestem Center for the Arts
www.trollwood.org
Bluestem Center for the Arts home of
Trollwood Performing Arts School
801 50th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
218.477.6500
trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us
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