2013-2014 Annual Report

Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.

A Year in Review 2013-2014

Grand Theater 401 Fourth Street Wausau, WI 54403-5420 715-842-0988 www.grandtheater.org

The Difference is YOU! Be the “Star� of the Grand Theater!

The arts play an important role in our community and your support will enable us not only to continue to serve the community, but also to enhance our programming and outreach to better enrich the lives of the entire region.

We invite you to join us on this new journey!

Ticket sales cover only a portion our total show related expenses, so your support is vital in order to bring the best in the performing arts to North Central Wisconsin. Your donation allows us to engage the best artists, to create meaningful engagement opportunities, to keep ticket prices reasonable, and to develop memorable experiences for the entire community.

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There is no better place to see the best in the performing arts close to home than The Grand. Next season, The Grand will once again bring the world of the performing arts to North Central Wisconsin with performances from Broadway to Classical, Country to Comedy and all things in between.

Additionally, we will be expanding our programming options to best serve the community and meet your evolving interests and tastes.

Whatever your preference, you’ll find something exciting at The Grand next season!

Our goal is to connect North Central Wisconsin to the transformative social and economic benefits of the arts. The arts are fundamental to our community. They enrich and inspire us - fostering creativity, decency, and beauty.

The performing arts enliven not only individuals, but also entire communities by providing a catalyst for economic and social revitalization, a common destination for people of diverse backgrounds, educational opportunities for all ages, and an outlet for creative expression and personal growth.

The arts help us • Express our values • Build bridges between cultures • And brings us together regardless of ethnicity, religion or age.

There is no need Patrons through the doors: to go anywhere else! The Grand is your home for the performing arts right here in

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One of the ways the Grand Theater educates the community and increases access to the performing arts is through the Arts in Education series. This series of performances are available to public, private, parochial, and home schooled students at an affordable rate and through scholarships.

Studies show that an education rich in the arts have students with higher GPAs and higher test scores.

The Grand • Offers cultural experiences • Facilitates artists in classrooms • And assists educators to engage their students in new and profound ways.

Next season, The Grand will enhance its community engagement by bringing world-class artists to the region for multi-day residencies featuring a unique mix of workshops, classes, discussions and more.

Schools Involved:

The Grand is a destination for the entire community, enhancing lives in a multitude of ways.

From the performances on the stage presented by community partners to the major events in The Great Hall benefiting local non-profits, The Grand is a truly a venue for all.

We are committed to helping you create memorable experiences with The Grand. Whether that means renovating our website, helping you find your way through the theater, or hosting a post-show party for you to enjoy with your friends and neighbors, an evening at The Grand is more than just a show, it’s an experience.

We are also committed to giving back to the community, whether that is through donating tickets throughout North Central Wisconsin, or providing fee and labor abatements to our Community Partners.

$11,000

Donated over

in tickets to local charities Saved Community Partners

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Performances by Community Partners:

Number of Students Attended:

15,294

Enrich

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