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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuckleberry Star Theater Professional Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HUCKLEBERRY STAR THEATER This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HUCKLEBERRY STAR THEATER (hereinafter"Agreement") is made this 18thday of April , 2023, by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the state of Idaho ("City"), by and through the Meridian Arts Commission, and The Huckleberry Star LLC, a limited liability corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho (hereinafter "Organization"). WHEREAS,pursuant to its strategic plan objective to develop and offer extracurricular arts opportunities to youth, the Meridian Arts Commission released a Request for Proposals for Youth Performing Arts Projects, as set forth in Exhibit A ("RFP"), and Organization responded to the RFP, as set forth in Exhibit B; WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 9, 2023, the Meridian Arts Commission voted to invest in Organization's youth theater productions as generally described in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS,the respective governing bodies of City and Organization wish to work together to further their respective and shared objectives to present theater arts experiences for Meridian youth; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, and in consideration of the recitals above, which are incorporated herein, City and Organization agree as follows: L Scope of services. Organization shall provide the following services, deliverables, and materials under this Agreement: A. By August 31, 2023, Organization shall present to the public three (3)theater arts performances in Meridian city limits. B. Organization shall obtain all necessary royalties and scripts. C. Organization shall schedule and hold auditions and rehearsals, and shall provide cast members with all necessary materials for such experience. Organization shall make auditions available to all persons between the ages of 8 and 18 at no charge. D. Each cast member shall be entitled to participation in rehearsals per Organization's casting and direction; direction and coaching from Organization staff at rehearsals; and performance per Organization's casting, direction, and scheduling. E. Organization shall provide the following staff and any other staff necessary to provide the services and deliverables set forth in this Agreement: director, music director, choreographer, stage manager, production assistant, costume designer, and light designer. F. Organization shall provide all necessary costumes, props, and set. G. Organization shall provide and distribute marketing materials to publicize performances, including, at a minimum, posters, flyers, and programs. PAGE 1 H. Organization shall reserve and pay all related costs for audition, rehearsal, and performance space. All locations shall be accessible to persons of all abilities. 1. By September 15, 2023, Organization shall submit to the Arts and Culture Coordinator a final written report describing the services provided. II. Compensation and payment. A. Amount. City shall pay Organization for professional services described herein in an amount not to exceed three thousand, five hundred dollars ($3,500.00). B. Method of payment. Organization shall provide to City a W9 form and detailed invoices for services and deliverables provided pursuant to the payment schedule set forth herein, which City shall pay within thirty(30) days of receipt. C. Payment schedule. City shall remit payment to Organization as follows: 1. Within thirty(30) days of Organization's submission of: a)proof that Organization has secured production rights and b)written confirmation of performance venues, and c) invoice, City shall mail payment to Organization in the amount of$1,500.00. 2. Within thirty(30) days of Organization's presentation of the final performance, or by August 31, 2023, and Organization's submission of invoice, City shall mail payment to Organization in the amount of$1,500.00. 3. Following receipt of Organization's final written report, by September 15, 2023, City shall mail payment to Organization in the amount of$500.00. These amounts shall constitute full compensation for any and all services provided and any and all related expenses, including, without limitation, travel, materials, contingency, commission, insurance, equipment, and any and all other costs of work to be performed or furnished by Organization. City shall not withhold any federal or state income taxes or Social Security tax from any payment made by City to Organization under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all taxes and other assessments on such sums shall be the sole responsibility of Organization. D. Fees; revenue. Organization shall not collect registration, materials, or any other fees from cast members, as the funding provided under this Agreement will cover all such costs. Organization shall be entitled to retain any revenues realized from ticket sales, sponsorships, or other fundraising undertaken by Organization. III. General provisions. A. Indemnification. Organization and each and all of Organization's employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees, including any and all participants in or observers of Organization's programming and activities, shall indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for any and all losses, claims, actions,judgments PAGE 2 for damages, or injury to persons or property and losses and expenses caused or incurred by Organization or any Organization employee, agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, guest, and/or invitee, or any participant in or observers of Organization's programming and activities. B. Insurance. Organization shall submit to City proof of an insurance policy issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in Idaho protecting Organization, Organization's employees, and Organization's agents from all claims for damages to property and bodily injury, including death, which may arise during or in connection with Organization's programming and activities, including, without limitation, auditions, rehearsals, set-up, performance, and tear-down. Such insurance shall name City as additional insured, and shall afford at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)per person bodily injury, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)per occurrence bodily injury, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00)per occurrence property damage. The limits of insurance shall not be deemed a limitation of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless City as set forth in this Agreement or any permit. If City becomes liable for an amount in excess of the insurance limits herein provided due to the actions or omissions of Organization or any Organization employee, agent, contractor, official, officer, servant, guest, and/or invitee, or any participant in or observer of Organization activities, Organization covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless City from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for damages or liability to persons or property. At all times during the course of this Agreement, Organization shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in the amount required by law for each and every employee utilized in the course of performance of this Agreement. C. Notices. All notices required to be given by either of the parties shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when personally served or mailed via U.S. mail, addressed as follows: If to Organization: If to Ci : Kevin Nielsen, Manager Arts and Culture Coordinator The Huckleberry Star LLC City of Meridian 5152 S. Margaret Ave 33 East Broadway Ave Meridian ID 83642 Meridian ID 83642 Either party may change its authorized representative and/or address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner herein provided. D. Assignment. City shall not assign or sublet all or any portion of City's interest in this Agreement or any privilege or right hereunder, either voluntarily or involuntarily, without the prior written consent of Organization. Organization shall not assign or sublet all or any portion of Organization's interest in this Agreement or any privilege or right hereunder, either voluntarily or involuntarily, without the prior written consent of City. This Agreement and each and all of the terms and conditions hereof shall apply to and are binding upon the respective organizations, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties. PAGE 3 E. No agency; independent contractor. Neither Organization nor its employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees shall be considered agents of City in any manner or for any purpose whatsoever. In all matters pertaining to this agreement, Organization shall be acting as an independent contractor, and neither Organization nor any officer, employee or agent of Organization shall be deemed an employee or agent of City in any manner or for any purpose. Specifically, without limitation, Organization understands, acknowledges, and agrees that Organization and its employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees: 1. Are free from actual and potential control by City in the provision of services under this Agreement. 2. Are engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business. 3. Have the authority to hire subordinates. 4. Own and/or will provide all major items of equipment necessary to perform services under this Agreement. F. Compliance with laws. hi performing the scope of services required hereunder, City and Organization shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. G. Attorney Fees. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. H. Time of the essence. The parties shall fulfill obligations described in this Agreement in a timely manner, as set forth herein. The parties acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this Agreement, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a default of this Agreement. L Termination. 1. Grounds. Grounds for termination of this Agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to: an act or omission by either party which breaches any term of this Agreement; an act of nature or other unforeseeable event which precludes or makes impossible the performance of the terms of this Agreement by either party; or a change in or occurrence of circumstances that renders the performance by either party a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare. 2. Process. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing fourteen (14) days' notice of intention to terminate. Such notice shall include a description of the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination. A forty-eight(48)hour cure period shall commence upon provision of the notice of intention to terminate. If the defaulting party successfully cures the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination, the terminating party shall signify such cure by issuing written withdrawal of the notice of termination. If, upon the expiration of such cure period, cure of the breach or circumstances providing grounds for termination has not occurred, this Agreement shall be terminated. PAGE 4 J. Construction and severability. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion. K. Exhibits. All exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated by reference and made a part of hereof as if the exhibits were set forth in their entirety herein. In the event of conflicting terms in the exhibits and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. L. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral or written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. M. Discrimination prohibited. In performing the Services required herein, Organization shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color,religion, gender, sexual orientation,national origin or ancestry, age, or physical handicap. N. Applicable law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. O. Approval Required. This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until approved by the respective governing bodies of both City and Organization. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties shall cause this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers to be effective as of the day and year first above written. THE HUCKLEBERRY STAR LLC: BY: ��7 'J/Z� Kevin Nielsen Manager CITY OF MERIDIAN: Attest: Robert E. Simison 4-18-2023 Chris Johnson 4-18-2023 Mayor City Clerk PAGE 5 EXHIBIT A Meridia n Com m i ss ion Request for Proposals: Youth Performing Arts Projects OVERVIEW: The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) requests proposals from local youth theater and performing arts organizations, professionals, and educators for performing arts projects that will feature, include, and benefit Meridian youth. BUDGET: Total funding available from MAC is $7,000. Selected applicants may receive a full or partial award of up to $3,500. ELIGIBILITY: Organizations currently registered with the Idaho Secretary of State or individuals who are performing arts professionals or performing arts educators are eligible to respond. Organizations with nonprofit status will be given preference. The opportunity to respond is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. Applicants shall be ineligible who are, employ, or allow to volunteer: any person convicted of any charge involving, or related to, a child or children, elderly persons, and/or other vulnerable persons; any charge involving, or related to, use of or possession of drugs or illicit substances; or any charge of battery, assault, telephone harassment, stalking, or violation of a protective order. DEADLINE: ***Deadline Extended to March 3*** Any questions regarding application must be submitted to cschiffler@meridiancity.org by February 24tn *** Proposals must be received by the Meridian Arts Et Culture Coordinator by March 3, 2023, at 5:00 pm MST. Materials may be delivered by e-mail, mail, or in-person delivery. Incomplete, ineligible, or late submissions will not be considered. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Each selected applicant must: • Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Meridian setting forth specific conditions of participation prior to project initiation. A sample agreement is available upon request. • Complete all activity, including submission of a final report and invoices, by September 15, 2023. • By August 31 , 2022, present a theater arts production to the public that features, includes, and benefits Meridian youth. • Conduct all activities within Meridian city limits or area of impact. • Conduct all activities in a facility fully accessible to, and make all activities accessible to, all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. • Reserve and pay all related costs for audition, rehearsal, and performance space. • Obtain all necessary royalties and scripts. • Schedule and hold open, public auditions for youth, and provide those auditioning with all necessary materials to do so. • If fees are collected from cast members, limit fees collected from each cast member to an amount not to exceed $250.00, and must offer financial assistance to ensure participation regardless of ability to pay. • Provide all necessary staff to provide the services and deliverables commissioned by MAC. • Provide all necessary costumes, props, and set. • Publicize all opportunities to audition for, participate in, and watch the final production(s). • Include MAC logo on materials. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Proposal must address each and all of the following: 1. Applicant's contact information (address, phone, email, website), mission statement, and history; resumes and biographies of key staff and volunteers. 2. Detailed project budget, including all project expenses (e.g., administrative fees, production fees, material costs, venue fees, marketing and promotion, etc.) and income (e.g., admission fees, grants, corporate contributions, sponsorships, fundraising). 3. Detailed project timeline. 4. Description of previous work in youth theater arts. 5. Narrative describing the proposed project, including: a. How the project will benefit Meridian residents and local youth; b. Target audience demographics, estimated number of Meridian residents and visitors that will be impacted, and corresponding marketing/outreach plan; c. How MAC's contribution will be recognized; and d. Number of participants and audience members to be impacted by your project. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The selection of winning proposals for the 2023 Youth Performing Arts Projects will be made by MAC. Proposals related to the presentation of subject matter that would be disruptive, violent, discriminatory, inappropriate, or likely to offend the sensibilities of the general public will not be considered. In evaluating eligible proposals, the following factors will be considered: • Quality, clarity, and merit of proposal; • Completion of and adherence with the provisions of this RFP; • Demonstrated ability to meet the RFP's requirements and objectives; • Feasibility of proposed project; • Location of project activities; • Impact to Meridian residents and visitors; • Consistency of proposed project with City policy and community values; and • Dedication and contribution to performing arts opportunities that feature, include, and benefit Meridian youth. ABOUT MAC: The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) advises the City of Meridian on arts/cultural policy and promotes public awareness and participation in the arts with a mission to develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and visitors. Core to this mission is the belief that opportunities to experience and participate in the visual, performing and public arts can strengthen cities, increase livability, and contribute to a sense of community. QUESTIONS: Cassandra Schiffler, Arts Et Culture Coordinator Phone: 208-489-0399 Email: cschiffler@meridiancity.org PUBLIC RECORDS The City of Meridian is a public agency; pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, all documents in its possession are public records. Proposals will be available for inspection and reproduction by any person. 4ZO EXHIBIT 6 Proposal Response: Youth Performing Arts Projects OVERVIEW.- The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) requests proposals from local youth theater and performing arts organizations, professionals, and educators for performing arts projects that will feature, include, and benefit Meridian youth. We appreciate the opportunity to apply for this grant and promote the arts in Meridian. The Huckleberry Star Theater is a Meridian-based theater company with a goal to build out the arts in Meridian. Our request of the Meridian Arts Commission is plain and simple. We want to bring the opportunity to perform to more cast members, and we need help covering the costs of the costumes and scripts to be able to make this dream a reality. We started our journey in 2021 with an outdoor performance in South Meridian, and again in 2022. These were our pilot years to see if there was enough demand for more theater in the valley. What we found was truly amazing! Our first year we selected Annie Get Your Gun solely because it could be pulled off by a small cast if necessary, or could be expanded to allow more actors in a large ensemble. With COVID-19 still wreaking havoc, we had no idea what to expect. When we opened up our video auditions, we were blown away to receive more than 70 video submissions from people in the community! Right then we made the decision that if we could find a way to include a larger cast we would do so. The trick was the cost of the costumes and props and the additional scripts. We debated and initially advertised that we would charge a fee for actors to participate. But then 2 things happened. One was that we realized that it would be a bit of a financial burden on families to have multiple people participate. And the second was a generous donation we received that would cover the cost of the additional cast. We were grateful to be able to include a cast of 45 that first year. Our second year, 2022, we selected The Music Man, again for the ability to have a large youth ensemble. This time we received an astounding 115 auditions! It was very difficult for us to narrow that down. In the end we performed the show with 60 cast members, and again were able to do this with the help of generous donors. We were able to pull it off without charging cast members any participation fee. The auditions in 2022 left us with the feeling that we need to do more in the community. It was hard to turn away 55 auditionees last year, many of which were very talented. And so, The Huckleberry Star Theater decided to see if we could gather more support from the community to produce not just one, but two shows in 2023. We hope the Meridian Arts Commission will consider our proposal and sponsor your community members with the costs to cover our costumes and script fees as we expand. These funds will allow us to get the head start we need on costumes so we can perform in a few events throughout Meridian leading up to the show as outlined in the full proposal. 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208)353-5500 thehuckleberrystar.com 4M ELIGIBILITY: Organizations currently registered with the Idaho Secretary of State or individuals who are performing arts professionals or performing arts educators are eligible to respond. The Huckleberry Star Theater, LLC is registered with the Idaho Secretary of State and conducts its business within the Treasure Valley. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Proposal must address each and all of the following: 1. Applicant's contact information (address, phone, email, website), mission statement, and history; resumes and biographies of key staff and volunteers. We are the Huckleberry Star Theater based in South Meridian, Idaho Headquarters at 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian ID, 83642 Theater phone: 208-353-5500 Contact phone numbers: 208-407-6241 (Kevin Nielsen), 208-401-8317 (Laura Nielsen) Theater email address: thehuckleberrystarComail.com Theater website: https://thehuckleberrystar.com Our Mission The Huckleberry Star Theater's mission is threefold: • to foster close-knit, long-lasting communities among cast members and patrons • to encourage face-to-face participation in live-performing arts where risks are taken, skills are developed, and comfort zones are expanded • to increase family-friendly musical theater in the Boise, Idaho area (Ada County) with some of the best-loved musicals. How the theater began As most things do, our theater began with a personal experience. We producers are two theater loving families and we found that as we took our children to theater productions, we were never quite sure if the show that we were about to see would be appropriate for our kids or not. Many shows had language,violence, and/or inappropriate themes we ended up having to explain to our kids and we never quite knew what to expect. We had to do research each time we wanted to see a play to see if it was family-friendly or not. We longed for quality theater productions rated G or PG. We also noticed that as both of our families began getting involved in acting and theater that there is something unique about acting in a play. This form of art is extraordinary in it's ability to unify and bring people together in a way that other art forms cannot. We were eager for our children (and others as well) to have face to face experiences that 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208)353-5500 thehuckleberrystar.com build strong character as they learn to take risks, put themselves out there to be seen, and develop confidence and new skills. And so, we decided to join forces to create the vision of what we were imagining was possible and the Huckleberry Star Theater was born in 2020. Resumes for key staff members are included in our submission email. Staff members include: • Kevin Nielsen - Producer • Laura Nielsen - Producer • Brookann Hessing- Producer • Sarah Howard -Artistic Director • Erika Gray- Music Director • Nikki Wesselman - Choreographer 2. Detailed project budget, including all project expenses (e.g., administrative fees, production fees, material costs, venue fees, marketing and promotion, etc.) and income (e.g., admission fees, grants, corporate contributions, sponsorships, fundraising). Show Total Expense $ 45,448.49 Ticketing $ 45,430 Description Annual Amou - Type ❑r Merchandise $ 1,000 Website hosting $ 30.00 Admin Show income $ 46,430 Audition software $ 25.00 Admin Advertising $ 3,500 Accounting software $ 150.00 Admin MAC Sponsorship $ 3,500 Misc Admin $ 350.00 Admin TOTAL Income $ 53,430 Cast meals $ 450.00 Admin Creative staff compensation $ 3,500.00 Creative Total costs $ 45,448.49 Sound system rental $ 1,500.00 Creative Total income $ 53,429.60 Costumes/Props $ 3,500.00 Creative Profit/Loss $ 7,981.11 Set Build $ 4,000.00 Creative Show/Rehearsal Tracks $ 2,598.00 Creative If we receive the sponsorship, we Advertising $ 1,400.00 Production plan to not charge fees to the Print Programs $ 2,500.00 Production cast to participate. We have Royalties $ 11,799.64 Production been blessed with sponsorships Sales Tax $ 2,785.78 Production so far that cover the cost of Ticket/processing fees $ 3,180.07 Production costumes and scripts for cast Event insurance $ 600.00 Venue members so that we can make it Kuna Performing Arts Center $ 7,080.00 Venue easier on families to participate and expand the size of our casts. 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208)353-5500 thehuckleberrystar.com 4ZO 3. Detailed project timeline • Rights received from Concord Theatricals on Jan. 10, 2023 • Production staff meetings began Feb 6, 20223 and will continue through April 2023 • Audition sign-ups begin March 1, 2023 and continue through April 21, 2023 • Live audition on April 22, 2023 with call-backs on April 24, 2023 • Cast list posted by April 28, 2023 • Rehearsals will be June 51h through July 141h • 3 Proposed Meridian area promotional events in July if we receive sponsorship from the Meridian Arts Commission • Move in and set assembly July 141h and 151h • Tech rehearsal July 171h • Dress rehearsals July 181h-191h • Performances July 20, 21, 22 at 7:00 PM, with a matinee on July 22nd at 2:00 4. Description of previous work in ,youth theater u, The Huckleberry Star Theater began with a vision of family friendly performing arts. What better way to support a youth than to include the parent or family member of the youth in the same production. There has been something magical to have family members performing together and forming a tight-knit community with other cast members and their children. In addition to the main shows, we include a pre-show to highlight talents of youth and adults alike while patrons enter the seating areas. To date, we have featured 23 youth in our debut show of Annie Get Your Gun in 2021 and 31 youth in our latest production of The Music Man in 2022. 5. Project Proposal: i. How the project will benefit Meridian residents and local youth: The show we are proposing to feature this year is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This show incorporates youth through a large children's choir (15+ children) that are featured in certain musical numbers, but also who we plan to utilize throughout the show to highlight the family generations through the Bible families featured in this musical. We plan to have teenage actors in our dance ensemble. The role of Benjamin will also be performed by a youth cast member, and we anticipate at least a couple of the other 11 brothers may be youth as well. Again this year we will feature several youth cast members in our pre-show entertainment. Utilizing Meridian youth and performing in Meridian: Our intent was to perform this musical within the Meridian City area of impact, but were unsuccessful in securing a Meridian venue. Our past two years we received special zoning permits to perform on our residential property, but that was intended to be temporary. 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208)353-5500 thehuckleberrystar.com 4ZO The venue options we tried to secure within Meridian are mainly those built by the West Ada School District and are often limited due to the priority going to the needs of the district. The one designated community performing arts center in the West Ada School District is at Centennial High School, which is technically in the city of Boise. We would love to see a community performing venue built within our city of Meridian in the near future and would be happy to help gather support for that. We will continue to work with the West Ada School District for future summer projects and hope to be able to perform in Meridian next year. In lieu of being able to perform the full show within Meridian, we will still be holding auditions and rehearsing in Meridian until we get access to the performing venue at Kuna High School. We anticipate a high percentage of our cast will be from Meridian. We are also proposing with your help and sponsorship to do a series of promotional events within Meridian in the month of July leading up to our show. If we receive the sponsorship from the Meridian Arts Commission we will commit to performing at 3 of the following events or locations pending approval from the event sponsors: • Promotional performance of select musical numbers at The Village in Meridian • Flash mob event at the movie at Settler's Park • Flash mob event at Kleiner Park Live Concert Series • Promotional performance of select musical numbers at the Saturday Main Street Market at City Hall • Meridian City's 41" of July event b. Target audience demographics, estimated number of Meridian residents and visitors that will be impacted, and corresponding marketing/outreach plan; The target audience for The Huckleberry Star Theater is families, especially those with youth who want to see a show with a rating appropriate for all ages. Friends and family of cast members are core supporters of our theater, as well as many Meridian-based business sponsors. We plan to market our show to Meridian, Kuna, Boise, and Nampa residents through multiple media channels including our website, social media, flyers, and postcards. We are exploring the radio as another means to increase awareness and increase our patron base. c. How MAC's contribution will be recognized The Meridian Arts Commission will be recognized as a key sponsor on our website and social media, our full-color printed programs, and curtain speech thanking you as our key costume sponsor to allow us to have a large cast. 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208)353-5500 thehuckleberrystar.com 4ZO d. Number of participants and audience members to be impacted by your project. We expect to have a cast of 50+ again this year and a core staff of an additional 10-15 individuals, but our theater community is much larger. We have volunteers that have been so excited to help in many different ways and often grow our participation by an additional 10-20 people who pitch in throughout the project. We make all activities accessible to all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. Our show this year has nearly 3,300 tickets available across our 4 performances. Those that travel from Boise or Meridian to our performances in Kuna will pass several Meridian eating and shopping areas that we hope will host our patrons before and after the shows. 5152 S. Margaret Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 (208)353-5500 thehuckleberrystar.com CK N KEVIN NIELSEN MUSICAL THEATER ACTOR/PRODUCER HTTPS://THEHUCKLEBERRYSTAR.COM/ABOUT-THE-THEATER/ OBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE To create high quality musical PRODUCER • THE HUCKLEBERRY STAR THEATER • NOV 2020 - theater for youth and families PRESENT in the Treasure Valley Co-produced 2 musical theater productions with my wife, Laura, and our friends Jason and Brookann Hessing. Responsible for set and stage construction, venue preparation and staffing, securing rights, SKILLS sound/technical production management, securing sponsorships, and accounting for the theater. Shows produced: Annie Get Your Gun-August 2021 I love to perform and help others become their best on The Music Man-August 2022 stage. I also have a knack for ACTOR • 1996- PRESENT construction of sets and run Show Role Year Company the business side of the State Fair Lem(Barbershop) 2023 Boise Music Week theater. The Music Man Ewart(Barbershop) 2022 Huckleberry Star Secret Garden Lt.Shaw 2022 Music Theater of Idaho Matilda the The Escapologist 2022 Music Theater of Idaho Musical Tom Sawyer Judge Thatcher 2021 Music Theater of Idaho Annie Get Your Cowboy/Pawnee's 2021 Huckleberry Star Gun Messenger Forever Plaid Frankie 2021 Music Theater of Idaho Shrek the Musical Shrek 2021 Music Theater of Idaho Into the Woods Cinderella's Prince 2020 Music Theater of Idaho Wizard of Oz Scarecrow/Hunk 2020 Music Theater of Idaho Newsies Joseph Pulitzer 2019 Music Theater of Idaho Joseph and the Naphtali/Baker 2019 Music Theater of Idaho Amazing TD Pirates of Frederic 2008 Rincon South Stake Penzance (church in AZ) Joseph and the Keyboard musician 2000 Playmill Theater in West Amazing TD Yellowstone T Brides for T Caleb Pontipee 1999 Playmill Theater in West Brothers Yellowstone Joseph and the Levi 1999 Playmill Theater in West Amazing TD Yellowstone Into the Woods Cinderella's Father 1999 Playmill Theater in West Yellowstone T Brides for T Adam Pontipee 1996 Box Elder High School, Brothers UT EDUCATION --911111000000r- MBA • 2018 • NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Graduated with 4.0 GPA. Important coursework in accounting, marketing, communication, presenting, and technical writing. BS MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING • 2003 • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Activities and societies: Institute choir, student government boards, Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP Led youth and scouting groups, choir director, choir accompanist and congregation organist. Led men's organizations and involved in church leadership. Volunteer with Idaho Make-A-Wish as a Wish Granter v • KEVIN.M.NIELSEN@OUTLOOK.COM 208-407-6241 HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM /IN/KEVIN-NIELSEN-MBA- 97130019/ LAURA NIELSEN MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCER HTTPS://THEHUCKLEBERRYSTAR.COM/ABOUT-THE-THEATER/ OBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE To create high quality musical PRODUCER • THE HUCKLEBERRY STAR THEATER • NOV 2020 - theater for youth and families PRESENT in the Treasure Valley Co-produced 2 musical theater productions with my husband, Kevin, and our friends Jason and Brookann Hessing. Responsible for website and marketing, graphic design, playbills, scenic art, SKILLS ticketing, box office, concessions, and anything needed to bring the production together. Shows produced: Creative artist with an eye for Annie Get Your Gun-August 2021 design and composition. The Music Man-August 2022 Work to ensure every actor is highlighted and feels like a star on stage. EDUCATION B.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • MAY 2004 • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP Lead child activities, youth programs, music directing for my church for the past 20 years LNIELSEN811@YAHOO.COM 208-401-8317 NIKKI WESSELMAN 3380 N. Cooper Ave. Meridian ID 83646 1 nikkiwesselman@gmail.com 1 (360)223-2654 OBJECTIVE Providing a fun class atmosphere for all experience levels. Ensuring that each student receives the best instruction in a safe and enjoyable way. SKILLS & I've been assessed as having`a solid overall technique with expressive movement quality'. I present my instruction ABILITIES with great timing and musicality, excellent choreography knowledge and delivery, as the foundation in each of my classes. I can teach all ages and experience levels with a positive outlook, encouraging each student to learn, safely and effectively while having fun. EXPERIENCE CHOREOGRAPHER HUCKLEBERRY STAR THEATER-MUSIC MAN Julie Thimmig-juliemthimmig@gmail.com 262-960-2327 J U LY-AUGUST 2022 CHOREOGRAPHING AND TEACHING CAST CHOREOGRAPHER BOISE MUSIC WEEK- INTO THE WOODS Larry Dennis-culturaljetsam@gmail.com 208-695-7822 OCTOBER 2019-MAY 2022 CHOREOGRAPHING AND TEACHING CAST DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER BOISE LITTLE THEATER 100 E Fort St. Boise, ID 83712 Kim Labrum-klabrum@boisestate.edu 208-559-1979 JUNE 2019-JULY 2019 Directing theater production, choreographing and teaching cast DANCE INSTRUCTOR BOISE PARKS AND RECREATION 700 Robbins Rd. Boise, ID 83702 Clay Lee-CLee@cityofboise.com 208-861-5840 JANUARY 2021-CURRENTLY Teaching Creative Movement and Tap classes to ages 3-6 DANCE INSTRUCTOR DANCE ARTS ALLIANCE 2989 Copper Point Dr. Ste. 100 Meridian, ID 83642 Dotty Hancock-dottyhancock@gmail.com 208-345-4832 AUGUST 2015-JUNE 2016 Teaching Hip Hop classes to ages 5-18, and Jazz Technique to ages 10-adult GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR THE LOCKER ROOM 1859 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Korinda Bullard-korinda@lockerroomfitness.com 360-318-7506 NOVEMBER 2013-JULY 2015 Teaching group fitness classes in Dance, Stretch, Strength, Les Mills Body Pump and Les Mills Sh'Bam DANCE INSTRUCTOR DANCING FOR JOY 4073 Hannegan Road Bellingham, WA 98226 Maluhia Vander Griend-info@dancing4joy.org 360-715-0900 JANUARY 2003-JUNE 2008 Teaching Tap, Ballet,Jazz, Lyrical and Hip-Hop to all ages. EDUCATION I BORAH HIGH SCHOOL—BOISE ID GRADUATED WITH DIPLOMA IN 1996 REFERENCES 1 CLAY LEE,ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR BOISE PARKS AND RECREATION CLee@cityofboise.com 208-861-5840 DOTTY HANCOCK, OWNER DANCE ARTS ALLIANCE dottyhancock@gmail.com 208-3454832 PAGE 2 Sarah Howard 25rueplumet(a gmail.com (208) 514-8948 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES Fairy Godmother, Cinderella Starlight Mountain Theatre Ed Davis/ Skye Davis Choir, The Hunchback of Notre Dame Idaho Shakespeare Festival Victoria Bussert Neverland Lion,Peter Pan Alluvion Stage Company Linda Nell Cooper Ariel Moore,Footloose Starlight Mountain Theatre Ed Davis Disney princess-style performer Capes & Crowns Emily Bourdon ADDITIONAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES Mary Poppins,Mary Poppins Boise Music Week Wendy Keoppl Ophelia,Hamlet Encore Theater Company Jonathan Perry Marian Paroo, The Music Man Western Wyoming College Chris Will Soprano chorus, The Phantom of the Opera Liberty University Linda Nell Cooper Vivian, Oklahoma! Liberty University Linda Nell Cooper Cosette,Les Miserables Starlight Mountain Theatre Ed Davis PRODUCTION Director - independent musical theatre workshops Starlight Mountain Theatre Tech assistant (Annie) Music Theater of Idaho Choreographer/director Eagle Song Choir Disney Concert MC Writer Eagle Song Choir Broadway TRAINING BA- Musical Theatre Performance and English(WWCC,Liberty University,Thomas Edison University) Master Class, acting - Musical Theatre Performance—Corey Mach Master Class, Broadway choreography -Nathan Balser(NY) Voice 7 years Acting 4 years Dance (years combined) 7 years (ballet, modern, tap,jazz) Courses in directing, choreography, stage movement, stage combat, dialect training ACHIEVEMENTS Nomination -American College Theatre Festival -Irene Ryan Acting Competition Erika Gray 8800 N Craydon Dr. Boise, ID 823704 1 208-608-2674 1 erikagraylpm@hotmail.com Education BYU IDAHO 1 2003-2007 B.A. MUSIC EDUCATION Minor: Piano Performance Related coursework: Choir Director and vocal performance accompanist Experience PRIVATE PIANO TEACHER 12000- PRESENT PRIVATE VOCAL TEACHER 12000-PRESENT MUSIC SCHOOL TEACHER I LETS PLAY MUSIC 12012-PRESENT CHOIR DIRECTOR 110 YEARS MUSIC DIRECTOR I BOISE LITTLE THEATER I YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN 12008 MUSIC DIRECTOR I BOISE LITTLE THEATER I WHITE CHRISTMAS 12010 MUSIC DIRECTOR I BOISE LITTLE THEATER I EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVERY TOLD 12012 MUSIC DIRECTOR I BOISE MUSIC WEEK I SECRET GARDEN 12014 MUSIC DIRECTOR I EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD 12015 MUSIC DIRECTOR I BOISE LITTLE THEATER I ANNIE 12019 MUSIC DIRECTOR I MERIDIAN CUE I NEWSIES 12022 I MUSIC DIRECTOR I MERIDIAN CUE I MARY POPPINS 12023