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Home My WebLink AboutM-79-0231OrdMir*Mkalte N r : .71:* 3215 GRAND AVENUE COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 FROM: The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre P. 0. Box 330002 Miami, Florida 33133 RE : The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre's First Annual PERFORM-A-THON March 9, 1979 Mr. Grassie P. 0. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Grassie: On Monday April 30th, 1979, The second annual Burger King/ Coconut Grove Children's Theatre perform-a-thon will once again be produced from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. twelve full hours of performance at Gusman Cultural Center 174 East Flagler. The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre is a non profit organization devoted to Theatre Arts for youth. Our students work in every aspect of physical theatre with classes in theatre history, technique, music, voice, dance, mime, creative dramatics and technical theatre (make-up costuming, lighting, sound, scenic design and execution). These training efforts are culminated in our annual perform-a-thon. In retrospect, this event has proven it uniqueness and potential as a vehicle of outreach for over 6,000 of the city's children, young adults, senior citizens, the handicapped, mentally retarded, socialy disadvantaged 8 deprived groups who would have never had an opportunity for such an enriching experience without the cooperative efforts of the Dade County School Board, private institutions, and community health 8 social agencys and The City of Miami at Large. 077'ay Gaiga.Gatie avinatefiamit 3215 GRAND AVENUE it COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 February 28, 1979 Commissioner Rose Gordon 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Gordon, n ran • c•• We hereby request to be on your agenda for the upcoming commissioners' meeting March 8, 1979. 0ur purpose is to request monetary assisstance for rental of Gusma_q Cultural Center and stagehand union expenses for our second annual Burger KingICoco- nut Grove Children's Theatre PERFORM-A-THON on Monday April 30th, 1979 form 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Twelve full hours of perfor- mances by our youth). As you are probably aware, we can only anticipate half of our fee rental.waivered from Offstreet Parking Authority this year. As you recall you were among our honored guest for our last year's event. You presented the Coconut Grove Children's Theatre with a proclamation from his Honor the Mayor. In retrospect much has been accomplished with your support, Commissioner Gordon, and all the City of Miami at large. We thank you and look forward to your sharing once again in our unique cultural experience. (Please find additional information included). Sin ely yo , - i )Lez Cornelia Dozier - Creative Director Ellen Osman - Executive Director 1 1 3215 GRAND AVENUE COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 PCRFORM-A-THON ' 19 Kids, .Welcome To Your World: The Coconut Grove Children/5 Theatre under the direction of Cornelis fioz i er, announces plans for its second annual Burger King/ Coconut Grove Ch i I dren's Theatre PFRFORM-A-THO'•1 on Monday, Apr i I 30th from 10 a.rn. to 10 p.m. at Gusman Cultural Center, 174 Last Flagler Street, '•liarni, Florida. Tho PERFORM-A-THON, featurin-) 12 full hours of per-formancos by yo'lnij cirtnr i an'i actresses, wi l l h Ive productions of Airini•_ thy_` Pooh and Thr: (In a.m.) , live t I2: 30 p.m.) , j.-,r vey (2: 30 p, m.) , Poh (4:30 p.m.) , Ch`wcr '11 the Dozen (d p.m.), and I•� , lair' p.m.). Th, r vr'hts will d I so i nc: I u,ln guest appearances by we I I known c r,u•lun i ty lea dor:;, uovernment officials and show business celebrities ;lho ehdor_;e the effort, of the Coconut Greve Chi Idren's Theatre .,nil suppfirt this non-profit venture, "PERFORM-A-Tli)IJ '7:)." A Clrildlrer,'`:, 1.1•:nt Show, ,a magician, and audience participation in theatre uarnos are; a I so planned. The Coconut Grove. Ch i I dren's Theatre is known for presenting perform;.;,n•:e; by and for children. The PERFORM-A-THOIJ has been slated for a weak. day ;o that children from tho Dade county Public School ,y`,te:rl, private institutions and community youth organizations can p,arl i-:ip-,to. Invitations wi I I be extended to senior citizens groups, and the community at 1 ar:le. Tbe students At th') Coconut Greve Chi ldren's Theatre work in every aspect of physical theatre:, inclu.ling: Creative dramatic!.,, theatre history, te(,liniqur', speech and diction, music, voice, dance, IIii'••i, r"ljlp•`try, r'I�i•r:-1j>, costurlirej, 11c1ht1ng, sound, scenic design and 0I n rr 1''c!rn i c 1 ;N:1 1 1 .. 11 ;r areas and others will be i ncor- p ited int') the ,vent , f tll•. ;'!-H-WI-A-THOH whore f'•,'!_101 p•artici- pote(1 in I!;'+ rnl ;, )U., ,iru exp• :toi to attend and participate 1n 1979. 7 OMI011* itwarthrt Naf 3215 GRAND AVENUE COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 FROM: The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre P. 0. Box 330002 Miami, Florida 33133 RE: The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre's First Annual PERFORM-A-THON March 9, 1979 Mr. Grassie P. 0. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Grassie: 0n Monday April 30th, 1979, The second annual Burger King/ Coconut Grove Children's Theatre perform-a-thon will once again be produced from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. twelve full hours of performance at Gusman Cultural Center 174 East Flagler. The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre is a non profit organization devoted to Theatre Arts for youth. Our students work in every aspect of physical theatre with classes in theatre history, technique, music, voice, dance, mime, creative dramatics and technical theatre (make-up costuming, lighting, sound, scenic design and execution). These training efforts are culminated in our annual perform-a-thon. In retrospect, this event has proven it uniqueness and potential as a vehicle of outreach for over 6,000 of the city's children, young adults, senior citizens, the handicapped, mentally retarded, socialy disadvantaged & deprived groups who would have never had an opportunity for such an enriching experience without the cooperative efforts of the Dade County School Board, private institutions, and community health & social agencys and The City of Miami at Large. • - 1 OCANZtaildife 3215 GRAND AVENUE 0000NUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 ;lei have _1r1 expert sLiff, highly ce!'le'-ited, talented and experienced in theatre arts, who have 111 contributed to the training of our students and the success of the The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre. A, I hel Fnunuer and Creative ')ire,.: tr,r of the COronn t flre)ve Chi I d- ron's Theatre, the• e,h,)ri,rneltic "Corky" ,urnr'' ize1';, "The?tre evi ;ts for learning. A learning, which is not out of roach for our chi ld- ron...The?ir minds aro ope.?n and capable of com[,reheension beyond ex- portation. Theatre for children l.1ren o'v,t br: a little bit more than a medium of e-,c-3piSeri and "Fun." It rust add weight to the mild... It must be a reflection of veracity...It muct awaken the mind and free: the spirit. A 't:rtemeul 11,3': been made many time; that America i culturally deficient. Th i will only e:hane,o if each individual state takes r3 look at their cnI IIIt 3l ',1and1net and related altitudes and begin to mike h,ng,e . This must begin with our you th. l here is a constant ye3arn i n l for -truth and ciuu I i ty in artistry from oven the most de- prived child. l,h1l'lre'rl''" Theatre in;tills a Cie sire, for guaIity awareness of. i 1 fe . r'I,I Ielre?n'•-, theatre makes every ch I ld aware of his aesthetic worth and the wor th of others. Ch i I dren's Theatre is a :eeh is I e oxp esure to the many art forms theatre includes. Chi Idren's Theatre ,, pl jr,e for I,i I lren...To see,...Tc , he.,ir...lu e:e I I fu taste ... Io tr)ue:h... fo fr eu l ...10 1 er3rn... fo crea te... To share!"• inn! Ie, a donation by the !'urgor King Corporation in support of thy? "1'1 I1FU1?11-t-1II ei1" tickets wi I I be available at only T.1 por person. Add i t i ona I as',L.tince in the form rl of matching funds, corporate l lrh l i i t, and ticket under•w r i t i n,g for ch,3r i t y organ- izations is still being sought. I'i_ RF(1k11-A- TIION ' 7') 1 'i A UNIQUE: EXPL R I f_FJI:i_ I'LLA')L JU1'J U�: 3215 GRAND AVENUE COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 FROM: The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre P. 0. Box 330002 Miami, Florida 33133 RE: The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre's First Annual PERFORM-A-THON March 9, 1979 Mr. Grassie P. 0. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Grassie: 0n Monday April 30th, 1979, The second annual Burger King/ Coconut Grove Children's Theatre perform-a-thon will once again be produced from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. twelve full hours of performance at Gusman Cultural Center 174 East Flagler. The Coconut Grove Children's Theatre is a non profit organization devoted to Theatre Arts for youth. Our students work in every aspect of physical theatre with classes in theatre history, technique, music, voice, dance, mime, creative dramatics and technical theatre (make-up costuming, lighting, sound, scenic design and execution). These training efforts are culminated in our annual perform-a-thon. In retrospect, this event has proven it uniqueness and potential as a vehicle of outreach for over 6,000 of the city's children, young adults, senior citizens, the handicapped, mentally retarded, socialy disadvantaged 8 deprived groups who would have never had an opportunity for such an enriching experience without the cooperative efforts of the Dade County School Board, private institutions, and community health 8 social agencys and The City of Miami at Large. C4CAANGPAte CINSOMAIDIEgne 3215 GRAND AVENUE COCONUT GROVE. FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 Page 2. Burger King Corporation has granted the Children's Theatre S2,800.00 for the implementation of our PERFORM-A-THON. However, our budget calls for additional funds. Theatre rental and related costs alone will run a minimum of $3,000.00. In addition, we will incur expenses in (I) Program Printing, tickets, flyers and posters; (2) Publicity; (3) costumes, scenery and stage props; (4) royalties We ask you the City of Miami, for monetary assistance in our endeavors. (Please find budgetary information enclosed). The Day's events will included I. Our children in production of: W innie the Pooh/The Hobbit 10:00 A.M. W innie the Pooh/The Hobbit 11:30 A.M. Bye Bye Birdie 1:00 P.M. Harvey 2:30 P.M. W innie the Pooh 4:30 P.M. The Hobbit 4:30 P.M. Cheaper by the Dozen 6:00 P.M. Bye Bye Birdie 8:00 P.M. 2. Guest appearances by well known people from show business and community figures endorsing our efforts in the area of Theatre Arts. Such people as Senator Richard Stone, Commissioner Rose Gordon, Commisioner Theodore Gibson, His Honor the Mayor, and many others have already shown interest in supporting our efforts. 3. Talent Show: By our children, Displaying their many individual talents in performance. 4. Performance by the Coconut Grove Children Theatre Mime Troop. 5. Theatre Games to include audience participation. 6. Free Prizes: to be given at each performance. We need your help to make the Second Annual PERFORM-A-THON OMR* GEW4 a I NAVatignierritift 3215 GRAND AVENUE 4011 COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 (305) 442-0489 Page 3 A Day of Learning A Day of Expression A Day of Feeling A Day of Sharing with the Community at Large. We sincerely hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for your time and cooperation. Very truly yours, Ellen Osman Executive Director Joan Schwartz Administrative Director Cornielia Dozier Founder/Artistic Director CD/al Estimated Budget 1979 Burger King/Coconut Grove Children's Theatre PERFORM-A-THON April 30, 1979 REVENUES: Ticket sales Program advertising Grant -Burger King Contribution In -Kind DIRECT COSTS: $5,000 2,000 2,800 650 Total Revenues: $10,450 Wages -production personnel Costumes Props & Sets Printing Postage Rental of Gusman Advertising & Promotions Royalties Total Direct Costs: Deficit: $6,000 500 1,000 2,500 200 500 300 500 $11,500 $1,050