ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS
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I have performed with Ashland Productions as an adult professional, music directed for their shows, and taught many of their youth performers voice lessons. I was involved with this company for about 6 years and then moved out of state. I can appreciate even more now what a gem the Twin Cities has in Ashland Productions. You would be hard pressed to find a theatre organization that cares more about its students, that welcomes new talent, and has a special ability to nurture abilities and encourage growth. I am proud to have been a part of this company and really miss it. I know the students that have come out of Ashland carry with them great confidence in themselves and a feeling of belonging.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they produce a very high quality product and its performers are encouraged and supported and have a great time doing theatre!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
talented, great with kids, patient, creative, and dedicated. Ashland performers have a unique opportunity to work and perform with professionals in the theatre community. That is priceless & something I would have really appreciated as a young performer
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
offer scholarships for students who couldn't otherwise afford the tuition, pay their instructors and directors a livable wage, expand their program to other schools who have found their arts programs cut in these challenging times of budget cuts.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2007
Ashland is a great organization run by professional, fun people. They do amazing things with the kids. My daughter has been involved with Ashland for over 2 years now and just can't get enought of it. They do such great things. They make learning new things fun and exciting for the kids and make the kids feel good about themselves. We have recommended Ashland to many people and will continue to do so.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
growth and development of my daughters self esteem.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give them more money if I could and maybe their own theater.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they can find a talent in anyone and it makes my daughter very happy!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very fun, energic, good with kids, understanding, professional, works great with the parents.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
focus more on the performers and performances and not have to worry about where they are going to cut costs or how they are going to keep going!
Ways to make it better...
the costs were a little lower for some of the summer camps and ticket prices for the kids shows. I understand that they are a non-profit and don't mind helping out though! They do great things!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
$$$$$$
One thing I'd also say is that...
we love Ashland!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Ashland is a place to grow and nurture, learn and teach, receive and give. I grew up performing with Ashland and now I teach kids through this company. Year after year, I have seen kids flourish, teenagers learn what it means to be leaders, and adults serve for the pure joy of working with talented and fantastic youth. Ashland isn't just a theater company, it's a place to belong.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing kids grow in their public speaking skills, their confidence in their own abilities, and making memories that last well into their adult years. It's extremely rewarding to be privileged to be a part of that process.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Ashland Productions is an amazing organization run by amazing, caring, creative people. I don't know of anywhere else in the twin cities where children can get such a comprehensive, quality, performing experience. The quality of the productions is unbelievable and the life lessons that the kids learn will be with them into adulthood.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
incredibly dedicated and motivated.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have had a wonderful experience with Ashland. I have always loved theater and wasn't surprised that my youngest daughter wanted to get involved too. My older girl was incredibly shy though and struggled with reading especially in front of people. After seeing her sister in a play at Ashland she decided to try out. I was worried it would be totally overwhelming for her but she had so much fun. She didn't even get into the first play she tried out for but emerged a different kid after callbacks. She sang and dancde the routines she learned and couldn't wait to see the show. She tried out later that year for another Ashland show and got a role. She ended up having a large part that required dozens of lines and she did great. What an amazing experience. It improved her reading and her overall confidence. We'll be back : )
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Go into schools and use theater to promote literacy, teamwork and confidence in kids.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
We found Ashland about two and half years ago when my family moved to Minnesota. My daughter was searching for some of the same experiences she had where we use to live. She was involved with a singing/dancing group. When she moved here she was extremely upset to leave her family/friends that she had grown up with, until she found Ashland Productions. She attended summer camp and found a whole new, as she describes it, FAMILY. She has found a new home at Ashland Productions. She has been able to be cast in professional quality productions, performed in both the Ashland Youth Performers (grades 1-8) and Ashland Performing Company (grades 9-12), counseling with the younger productions, assistant directing, sound, lights, and back stage. Her growth and confidence since joining Ashland Productions has been extremely immeasurable. She is truly happy here and wants to continue in some type of production manner after college.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the growth of all the Ashland Children that have walked through our doors. Not all children are cut out to do sports, so this is another outlet for them.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
watching the children in Ashland gain critical thinking skills, organizational skills, confidence, singing/dancing skills and public speaking skills.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely encouraging and motivating,and the desire to see the children succeed. They want to make Ashland a great and comfortable place for children grades 1-12.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Offer the educational programs to diversified communities and schools that might not be able to offer the arts program.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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