Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the Ensemble Theatre, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in an amount not to exceed $5,000 to support expanded employment opportunities for actors of color while providing theatrical education opportunities for the entire community.
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Background and Discussion:
The programs and operations of The Ensemble Theatre benefit a multicultural audience that is diverse in age, income, ethnicity and culture. The Ensemble Theatre produces a Mainstage Season of contemporary and classical works devoted to the portrayal of the African American experience by local and national playwrights and artists. The institution has produced fifteen world premieres and over one hundred regional premiers in its history.
Expected Impact:
The Ensemble Theatre benefits an audience and artistic constituency of approximately 65,000 people annually. This sponsorship will help support their Touring Education program providing educational workshops, artist-in residence experiences and live performances for students both off-site and at the theatre.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local econom...
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