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9129122, 10:46 AM <br />4.1 Collaboration * <br />LTAC Clerk Review <br />We work collaboratively within the Laughing Horse Arts Foundation with other <br />entities such as CentralWashington University, local school districts, and other <br />community and semiprofessional theaters in the area to promote the goal of <br />producing musical theater events. For the recent production of Mamma Mia, we <br />rented set and costume pieces from Wenatchee Musical Theatre, and in turn we <br />have rented our props/sets/costumes out to other theaters. We work with and <br />continue to develop our relationship with CWU's Music, Theater and Film <br />departments, and the Ellensburg School District; many faculty members have <br />donated their time and efforts behind the scenes and performed in our shows. <br />Laughing Horse Arts Foundation has several sub-organizations, in Ellensburg and <br />Cle Elum, and we cross-promote activities and events, and even collaborate for <br />resources if needed for a production. All of our actors/performers volunteer their <br />time to rehearse and perform the shows, as well as backstage crew, set builders, <br />costumers, and hair/makeup helpers who volunteer their time to make sure the <br />show looks and runs smoothly. <br />One of the results with the pandemic is that we had to find alternative theatrical <br />venues in our community. The two main theatres available in Ellensburg are <br />located in public buildings, which were closed for the majority of the last year and <br />a half. One of our proud successes is that we created new partnerships with local <br />businesses and local organizations including the Clymer Museum and Foundation, <br />and Hotel Windrow to utilize non-traditional spaces and ballrooms for theatrical <br />performances. We look forward to continuing these partnerships. <br />ln 2022, Valley Musical Theatre joined as a stakeholder in the newly formed <br />Ellensburg Arts and Cultural Alliance, and have been a part of the investment, <br />strategic planning and implementation process. This alliance is made of members <br />from the city and county leaders, business development, artists and educators to <br />develop a thriving artist community in Ellensburg. <br />2500 character limit <br />lf-app-16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77087/85583?hideHeader=true 9/19