34th Annual Meeting. . .

Emmetsburg Main Street Theater held its Annual Meeting on November 27, 2011 at Main Street Community Theater  at 5 p.m.  The Meeting was called to order by President, Brent McAllister. 

We received a PACGDC Grant of $7,410.56, a Smith Foundation Grant of $3,000, and a $1,500 donation.   These funds provided a new ramp to the lobby and other projects.  The treasurer’s report was approved. 

REPORTS:  

REVIEW OF PAST YEAR PRODUCTIONS:   Jackie VanOosbree reported on the three shows produced this past year.  The Odd Couple, was a hilarious production that was truly entertaining to all.   Clue the Musical was audience participation event, and was enjoyed by the audience.   

Willie Wonka, Jr.  was the children’s show this year.  It had a large cast that included a lot of new faces.  It was a great show and made good money.  Brent McAllister, Peggy Stolley, and Jackie VanOosbree directed it. 

CURRENT PRODUCTION:  Brent reported a cast of 23 people in “Nuncrackers, A Christmas Musical, the upcoming production that opens December 2 for six performances.  This is another uproarious show with several new people in the cast.  It is another version of the Nunsense musicals we have produced before.  He gave an overview of the cast and crew.  Brent is directing, Jackie is Choreographer, and Denise is Musical Director. 

NEXT PRODUCTIONS:   For the first time in our theater’s history, MSCT will do a repeat of a former production, Escanaba in da Moonlight, which was first done in 2007.   That show was one of the funniest shows we have done and was well received by the community.  In addition, it was a profitable show for the theater.  We hope to see a lot of new faces in the audience. 

We will also be doing a kids show, although it has not been determined. 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:  Brent encouraged people to volunteer at our theater.  He asked that everyone try to bring new faces to the theater in all aspects, such as musicians, on stage, back stage, advertising, painting, posters, build set, build props, etc.  Our theater has provided a cultural perspective to our community and we need to continue to do so.  He also thanked those who have been working and participating in our productions in the past.  Together we have contributed to the success of MSCT. 

COSTUME SHOP:  The Costume Shop continues to function for rentals.  Jean Eichmeier and Diana Parisi handled the shop during the Halloween season.  Since then there has been a broken pipe in the basement.  It has been fixed, but there needs to be some cleanup. 

GRANT COMMITTEE and BUILDING:  The new ramp has been built from the funds.  We also need a new door for the lobby, repair some siding, and repair the Lean To.  Also duct work under the lobby that extends to the Women’s Dressing room needs to be repair. 

NEW BUSINESS:   

AWARDS:  The following annual awards were given to people who have helped make MSCT a great theater: 

Silver Plate Award (for Acting, Directing, Producing):  was awarded to Peggy Stolley.  Peggy has been involved with MSCT for many years.  She has directed all of the children’s theater productions since 2008 with 101Dalmations, and has appeared on stage in G.I. Jukebox,  Clue, the Musical, and Nuncrackers.  She is always willing to help and is pleasure to work with.  We thank her for her many contributions to our theater.  Brent accepted the award in the absence of Peggy. 

Gold Plate Award (behind the scenes):  was awarded to Rosemary Matthews.  Rosemary has been involved with the theater since its first show.  She has been Secretary since 1992, has done the Newsletters since 1996,  and has handled the MSCT website  since 2006.  In addition she has been in over 20 productions, including Nuncrackers, and helps behind the scenes when needed.   

The Ingénue Award (for a young person): was given to Phoenix Campbell,  an 11-year-old, who has been an actor in several of our Children’s Theater productions, including Honk, Jr., 101 Dalmations, Cinderella Kids, Alice In Wonderland, Willie Wonka, Jr., and Nuncrackers.   He always does a great job.  

ELECTION:  The terms of the following board members expired this year:  Brent McAllister, Grant Duhn, Rosemary Matthews, and Andy Stolley.  They have all agreed to continue on the Board for a 3-year term, 2011 – 2014.  A Motion was made to cast a ballot for all four people to serve a 3-year term.  Motion carried.  Welcome to each of these people.

ADJOURNMENT:   John VanOosbree moved that the meeting be adjourned.  Motion carried.

The meeting was preceded with a pot luck meal.  It was enjoyed by all.