*This project took place in 2025 through February of 2026 and is now complete. If you are still interested in bringing theatre to your community please fill out the form, and we will be in touch! There are many grants available to assist with supporting theatre arts programming for youth accross Minnesota!
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO APPLY FOR THIS FREE PROGRAM! ◀️
About the Expanding Theatre Experiences Project:
This project will focus on bringing accessible theatre arts experiences to youth in rural areas of Minnesota. Five rural communities organizations/places will be chosen!
Would your rural community like to have a PLAY IN A DAY experience?
What you will get (and it is FREE!):
-1 creativity crate: Complete with a mini play script(s), props, costume pieces, backdrop! The purpose of the crate is to keep the interest and passion alive in the community where the experience happens. You get to keep the crate to use for any creative theatre you would like to do in the future!
-Free and accessible artist workshop with Nikki Bettcher Erickson, theatre artist & director (geared for ages 5-12)
-Free mini-performance at the end of the workshop session that is open to the community
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO APPLY FOR THIS FREE PROGRAM! ◀️
This grant was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through appropriations
from the Minnesota State Legislature.