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The Power of One. The Story of Starkville Community Theatre. SCT Milestones. 1978- First meeting; group formed Mid 1980s – Used Greensboro Center 1995- Bought Katz building 1999- Remodeled 2 nd floor 2003- Addition to building. Annual programs. 4 productions each year
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The Power of One The Story of Starkville Community Theatre
SCT Milestones • 1978- First meeting; group formed • Mid 1980s – Used Greensboro Center • 1995- Bought Katz building • 1999- Remodeled 2nd floor • 2003- Addition to building
Annual programs • 4 productions each year • Musical/Fundraiser each summer • Children’s Program (Project PLAY) • Occasional 5th production
And the show goes on… • Season-tickets sale growth • Over 100 productions performed • Enhancing Project PLAY in 2007 • Adding writers’ readings in 2007
Volunteers • SCT relies heavily on volunteers • Costuming • Set design/construction • Ticket office • Ushers • Advertising • Actors • Meetings 1st Monday each month
Volunteers working smarter • 2003- Mississippi Arts Council Grant $59,120 • 2004- 2nd MAC Grant $13,500 • 2005- 3rd MAC Grant $25,000 • Ongoing program grant $20,000 last 6 years
The real story… • 1 person had a dream • Dedicated volunteer group was formed • Board of Directors caught the vision • SCT is changing footprint of Starkville