Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Amphibian Stage
Legal Name (if Different): Amphibian Productions Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 120 South Main Street
City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Postal Code: 76104
Main Phone: 8179233012
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.amphibianstage.com
Employer ID Number: 75-2920347
Organization Tax Status: 501 C 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/8/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: general operations
Project Description:

A) 3 Main Stage Productions- At least 1 of which will be a world premiere.

B) Spark Fest theatre festival, serving close to 800+ patrons and including the development of 3- 5 new plays; an acting competition; arts workshops; and cultural events. This festival supports diverse and underrepresented artists, local small businesses and cultural tourism to the Near Southside Cultural District.

C) Stand-up Comic Residency: 4 comic residencies with nationally renowned comedians as well as opportunities for emerging local comedians. This program expands our reach with a younger demographic.

D) National Theatre Live Screenings: 8 different National Theatre Live plays, which are high-quality productions from National Theatre, London, in partnership with The Modern Museum of Fort Worth.

E) DE-CRUIT Workshop for veterans at Green Bay Jail – Veteran designed, and trauma-informed weekly workshops for up to 75 veterans, through theatre arts techniques and verses from Shakespeare. This program addresses veterans’ mental health issues and supports their well-being.

F) Arts Education: Free matinee performances of our main stage shows and post-show talkbacks with professional artists, serving close to 500 students annually, from Fort Worth ISD, neighboring ISDs and charter schools. In addition, we offer free school field trips as well as teaching artist workshops.

G) Paid Internships and Apprenticeships: Paid opportunities for up to 8 emerging artists at the theater across all of our programs.

Total Project Budget: 975,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Texas Commission On The Arts, Arts Fort Worth

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Fort Worth, TX, Dallas Fort Worth metroplex
Age Group To Be Served: 12- 100

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kathleen
Contact Last Name: Culebro
Contact Title: Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 8179233012
Contact Email: kathleen@amphibianstage.com