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I ,- ~,,, -.. ..... ,.: .. ,,-: .... Grassroots Arts Program 2 · ..'. ' ......... .... 'Subgrantee Application Form · 4, Internal Operations Please describe brle(ly lite major goals of your organization an~ the overall slralegy for implementing those goals. Summarize your o~ganizal[ods planning process, how your organization works Io develop the arts in yodr count~ how : .... . .: .... your or~'n'i~fion evaluale~ iii ~ograms'a6~6~'services, and your organization's policies and procedures ~r ensuring fiscal control and accountabilh~ The Cabarrua County Parks and Recreation Department ia dedicated to ~eeting the various leisure needs of the citizens of Cabar~us County. The department strives to meet these needs in two major areas= facilities and programs~ i Facilities are developed both by the county and with other community organizations t~rough a matching grants program. Programs are developed to meet the needs that are not being aerPed by other local agonciee~ public or private. Needs are identified through contact with various individuala and groups in the community, surveys, and recent trends within the leisure service f~eld itself. The department~ has attempted to develop a well-balanced arts program for citizens of all ages with both visual and performing arts. The staff of the department, along with various part-time staff, volunteera,~-and partfcipanta~ meet to evaluate and upgrade these services. Ail Cabarrus County agencies are governed by the local government fiscal centre 5, Community Involvement Please describe your organizaliods of(otis to actively involve traditionally underserved audiences (racial and elbnic minorhies, senior cili~ns, disabled persons, institutionalized persons, economically disadvamaged~persoos and geographically isolated persons) in Ihe following areas: board a'~d staff communications (publications, publici~ etc.). Cabarrua Youth Theatre ia open to all Cabarrua County youths ages 6-18. Auditions are held for each production; cuts are made only if the number of persons auditioned exceeds the number of parts available. In these casea where cuts are made, every effort is made to incorporate those persons by creating additional roles where possible, or offering the opportunity to bo involved in technical theatre as a volunteer staff person. Complimentary tickets have been distributed to a nue~er of rest homes for the elderly aa well aa group homes'for the mentally and physically handicapped. The theatre staff works closely with these agencies to meet special needs with regard to special aeattng areas for wheelchairs and seata up front for visually and hearing impaired. Ail communications for the theatre are handled by the Special Programs Supervisor. 6. Program Description Pleasegivea briefdescripdon oiHmcommunity program forwhlclryouare The Cabarrus Youth Theatre is a non-profit theatre program administered by the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department. Thc theatre ia designed to provide the youth of Cabarrus County with an opportunity to explore and enhance their talents in the disciplines of muaio, drama, dance, and technical theatre. Founded in 1972 by a group of interested community volunteers, the program serves approximately 2500 performers, volunteers, and spectators each year. The theatre normally contracts a staff of 5-8 artists aa technical aupport personnel. Plans for fiscal year 1988-89 include two musical productions to involve youths aged 6-18. The Cabarrua Youth Theatre won the Class II Arts and Humanities Award for 1987 given by the North Carolina Recreation and Parks Society and was nominated for tho regional arts and humanities award from the National Recreation and Park Association in early 1988.