HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-14 06-016 ORDERItem NO-Jgr- 09
Date: November 14, 2005
Item/Subject Grant request from Penobscot Theatre Company to fund a weekend long
outdoor musical production of Rogers and Hammerstein's'Carousel' during the summer of
2006
Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development
Commentary: The Commission an Cultural Developments mission is to promote the development of
Bangor as a regional arts center the nurtures the artistic and cultural expression of its diverse peoples,
as provided In Chapter 95, Cultural Development; provided, however, Mat the total expenditures for such
purposes shall not exceed the appropriation therefor, together with such gift as may be placed at the
disposal of me Commission. The Commission is authorized to review grant applications Iran arts and
cultural organizations and recommend a course of action to the City Council for Meir review and
consideradol September 30, the Penobscot Theatre submitted an application for funding of $25,000
In partial support of a $68,750 musical production of'Cea l' in Pickering Square in Downtown Bargor
for one weekend during the summer of 2006. The Commission noted In Its review process that the
project met all funding cnteria and the application was complete. The Commission noted as specific
strengths that the project
is a collaboration between Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Symphony, and Robinson Ballet;
Involves an educational component on domestic violence and will bring in Spruce Run to help canvey
the nature of the social problem;
has strong artistic merit and Is actually a Maine -based musical;
• addresses community demand in bring back outdoortheatre;
production will provide healthy programming activity for Pickering Square;
• Flashes out the summer event schedule for downtown Bangor,
• will encourage increased retail and restaurant activity in downtown during Me weekend of production.
The Commission noted that the budget in the application appeared to underestimate both revenue
potential and operating expenses, and that details for additional sources of revenue should be better
analyzed during Me production planning process. However, the Commission idemiled Be as the type of
project that it would like to see annually and that Penobscot Theatre is actively seeking gars from other
sources that would provide the match for City funds. The Council for Cultural Development recommends
that Me City Council approve a grant of $12,500, which is 50% of Me amount requested.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
Cty Manager
Associated Information:
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CITY OF BANGOR
01T.E.) ORDER, Authorizing Gram request from PembscDt Theatre Company to fund
a Weekend long outdoor musical production of Rogers and Hammerstriin's'Camusel'
during the summer of 2006 -
WHEREAS The Commission on Clniturel Development's meson Is W promote the development
of Bangor as a regional arts center that nurtures the artsbc and cultural expression
of its d verse peoples, As provided in Chapter 95, Cultural DevelopmenC and
WHEREAS the total expenditures for such purpracs shall not exceed the annual appropriation
therefor, together vnlh such gifts as may be placed at the disposal of the
Corry lon, and
WHEREAS the Commission is authorized to review grant applications from arts and cultural
organizations and recommend a course of action to the City Council for their review
and consideration; and
WHEREAS the Penobscot Theatre submitted an applkaton for funding of $25,000 in partial
support of a $68,750 musical production a Carousal' in Pickering Square in
Downtown Bangor for one weekend dung the summer of 2006; and
WHEREAS the Commission noted in its review process that the project met all funding criteria
and the application was complete, and that the project's strengths include ns
conformarroe to criteria for collaboration with other cultural groups, artistic mertt,
serving a demonstrated community need, and providing economic benefit to
neighboring businesses; and
WHEREAS Penobscot Theatre is seeking, from Other sources, funding that would more than
match Its request from the City; and
WHEREAS the Commission noted that the potential revenues from ticket sales, concessions,
and community sponsorships had been very conservatively estimated in the application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE R FURTHER ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR THAT: $12,590 be granted W Penobscot Theatre Far an outside production of Carousel
In Pickering Square for one weekend dung the summer of 2006.
IN CIn COMIL
November 14. 2005
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(TITLE.) Authorising Grant Request from
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Neekevd Long Outdoor Musical Production
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