High School Musical Jr.,
photo by Rebecca Kames
Committee & Board Membership
Are you intrigued by the notion of taking your Forte volunteer involvement to the next level? There are several opportunities for ongoing gifts of your time and talent through Committee and Board work.
Read about the standing committees of the Forte Theatre Company Board of Directors below. Interested in learning more? Email: angie@fortetheatrecompany.org
Committees
Marketing & Outreach
Chair:
Brenda Dodge
Work with the Executive Director and Marketing Consultant to set goals and monitor results. Specific goals for the upcoming cycle: Sell merch • Ensure constant advertising & promotion • Continue to build marketing strategy • Recruit active testimonials • Highlight youth • Find new audience channels via theatre connections
Fundraising
Chair:
Becky Hass
Work with the Executive Director to set and monitor fundraising goals. Specific goals for the next cycle: •Identify new major donor prospects • Identify local businesses with shared values • Grow sponsorship efforts • Build donor base • Identify opportunities for grants / foundational support
Education
Chair:
Karyn Elliott
Work with the Education Director to set goals and monitor outcomes. Specific goals for the upcoming cycle: • Maintain engagement of 8th graders transitioning to high school • Expand youth engagement pathways • Double/triple youth class registrations
Artist Experience
Chair:
Candy Decker
Work with the Artistic Director to ensure a consistent high quality experience for Associate Artists and other artists involved with Forte. Specific goals for the upcoming cycle: • Ensure consistent production quality and artist experiences • Broaden youth performance opportunities • Expand performance opportunities • Maintain strong audience experience • Broaden casting diversity
Fan Clubs
Chair:
Danielle Withers
Work with the Executive Director to create and maintain fora for ongoing volunteer support and engagement with Forte. Specific goals for the upcoming cycle: • Develop an Ambassador / Super Fan program • Develop a committee to support cast/crew during tech week • Develop a Youth/Parent fan club • Expand volunteer base