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Thurs. Fri. and Sat. --June 2,3,4 at 7:30 PM
Sunday --June 5 at 2:30 PM
Sixth and Washington Street in Olean, NY.
You can get your tickets at http://www.oleanworkshop.org/tickets.html,
See you at the Show!!!

Olean Theatre Workshop is a Recipient of a Grant

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) recently announced the recipients of the 2022 NYSCA Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) funding the Community Arts, Teaching Artist, and Individual Artist grant programs.

The Olean Theatre Workshop, has received $3,400 this year from this grant. We will use this money to fund our "Bringing Theater to Families” project. This grant has been made possible through Statewide Community Regrant funds: public money mandated by the New York State Legislature to encourage increased participation at the local level in the state's cultural funding process. These grants enable artists and organizations to enhance the artistic and cultural climate in our communities, and fulfill a vital mission of The ARTS Council of making arts and culture accessible to all!.

----As part of this grant "Forbidden Broadway" will be our first production under this grant.

Olean Theatre Workshop’s Committees
email us (info@oleanworkshop.org)
with which committee you would like to help with...,

Fund Raising Committee – (Business Sponsors)

The Fund Raising Committee spearheads the annual fund raising campaign. The campaign is currently done by sending out a letter to current contributors/ advertisers in the fall so it is timely for season programs. In addition, letters are sent to solicit new pledges for advertisements. The follow-up to the letters will be by phone.

The Membership Committee (Ticket Sales)

The Membership Committee will send and/or distribute season ticket brochures, keep an up-to-date mailing list on computer for newsletters and provide labels and/or help with mailings periodically throughout the year.

Volunteer/Production Committee

The duties of the Volunteer/Production Committee are to recruit volunteers to help with the production of shows, will also maintain a list of those members who have previously volunteered and/or have specific experience.

Costume Committee

The costume committee is responsible for costumes retained by OTW for future productions and will: maintain a sign-out and in sheet for costumes return costumes to storage after use.

Production Selection (Play Selection)

The Production Selection Committee holds a series of meetings on an annual basis that produces a family friendly performance season. Chair responsibilities: 1) arrange meetings,, 3) order scripts for review, 4) Maintain checkout of scripts and return to all resources (publishers, library, etc.) 5) suggest possible directors for chosen plays

School Relation. Committee

The School Relations Committee is designed to provide communication between all area schools and connect activities where appropriate and coordinates educational outreach efforts in line with OTW educational mission

Marketing

Marketing oversees advertising for productions; greatly assists in sponsorship; assists with media (website, posters, flyers, Facebook, Twitter, News release, and Newsletter etc.) as needed.

Building and Grounds

Building & Grounds Committee is the maintenance of all facilities as well as the grounds, to ensure that all buildings and outdoor areas are safe, clean, in good repair and appearance.

Grants

Investigate grant opportunities for OTW programming and fill out grant requests

Front of House:

Responsible for greeting guest, taking tickets, seating, etc.