I Can Do That Theatre Company CASE STATEMENT Introduction Mission Statement...... 4 I Can Do That Theatre Overview...... 6 Programs Productions...... 8 Classes...... 10 The Belasco Theatre...... 11
The Timeline Funding Opportunities...... 14
The Opportunity Funding Opportunities...... 18
Who is Involved Board of Directors...... 22 I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY
“Theater is her happy place, her place to express herself and come out of her shell. THE MISSION Her experience with ICDTT has been nothing short of life-changing, giving her a I Can Do That Theatre Company is a nonprofit youth theatre company, taste of how good it feels to find her dedicated to creating professional, full-scale musicals by combining quality passion, and infusing her with confidence training with imagination, freedom, and fun. The Company empowers to continue to pursue her dreams. And students by providing a safe and nurturing environment to build confidence, watching her light up the stage filled this creativity, and friendships through the art of live theatre mother’s heart with pure joy.” -Julianna Velthoen, Danville, CA
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OVERVIEW “I Can Do That Theater Company is Both Shayna and Jarusha knew that in 1997 Shayna Ronen and Jarusha Ariel, founders absolutely wonderful! The founders, a theatre was being built for their childhood of the I Can Do That Theatre Company Shayna and Jarusha, are just incredible company, The Belasco Theatre Company, (ICDTT), met at nine years old, performing in with the kids and run a very professional but as funding fell through, construction was the Belasco Theatre Company. Forever permanently halted, and the building has sat program. My daughter participated in changed and inspired by what they learned unfinished and vacant since. When it was the summer Broadway Showcase and as performers from Edward Belasco, Shayna suggested that they visit the abandoned is now hooked on musical theater; she and Jarusha dreamed of one day opening theatre, Shayna and Jarusha discovered that can’t wait to do “Bye Bye Birdie” this their own youth theatre company. On the $3 million was raised for the project, and the Fall. Our daughters have enrolled with day after Edward Belasco’s passing, in 2015, initial building construction was on its way Shayna and Jarusha decided it was time to several other theater groups and this to completion. carry on Ed’s legacy and create their own one is the new favorite.” non-profit theatre company. –Caroline Conner, Lafayette, CA ICDTT is now in the process of acquiring the Less than a year later, I Can Do That Theatre building’s lease and completing the project. Company was born. In their first year, they The building will serve as a Performing-Arts Lily, age 15: produced a show with 18 cast members. Center and afford ICDTT the opportunity “I Can Do That Theater Company has helped me become more outgoing and By 2018, I Can Do That Theatre Company to expand its programming so that local helped me step out of my comfort zone. I feel like I can be myself there with no produced 6 musicals with casts of 40+ kids and teens can continue to discover the judgement. Also, Shayna and Jarusha are always there for us. No matter what it students and opened a studio space in magical experience of theatre, both on and is, they will listen. A lot of things in my life have changed, but I can always rely on downtown Danville offering daily classes. behind the stage, as well as in the audience. ICDT to always be there. I Can Do That Theater has become a huge part of my Currently, more than 100 students attend life.” I Can Do That Theatre Company’s classes each week. 6 7 I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY
• School year productions: 2 weekends, 8 ICDTT PRODUCTIONS shows
The I Can Do That Theatre Company currently • Summer productions: 1 weekend, 4 shows produces 3 full-scale musicals each year. Attendance for the performances and interest in joining the company continues to grow as I Can WHY PRODUCTIONS? Do That gets more exposure. However, ICDTT’s ICDTT’s first production had 18 cast members current rehearsal and performance spaces limit and each ensuing production has grown cast size, class size, and overall growth of the incrementally larger. The popularity has grown theatre company. so much that for its last production, 70 students auditioned for 40 cast positions. Additionally, as ICDTT is independent of the Town of Danville, the Company is low priority when allocating performance dates. This leaves WHERE THE PROGRAM HAS COME FROM ICDTT with inopportune weekends to perform, Each production has approximately 40 students making scheduling difficult for parents and the paying tuition. The cast rehearses between 5 managing directors. weeks and 5 months, 2-4 times a week, for any given production. The show is then performed at the Danville Village Theatre with full lights, WHERE THE PROGRAM IS GOING sound, costumes and concessions. The With the rapidly-growing interest and productions consist of: involvement from the community, ICDTT plans to increase the amount of performances from 3 WHO WILL BENEFIT to 4 per year in 2018. When ICDTT expands into ICDTT’s productions utilize between 35 - 50 a new theatre space productions will be students ranging in age from 8 to 18. When sequenced appropriately and have larger sets, ICDTT is able to serve more students and carry more costumes, better lighting, and raise the out more productions, many more students who overall quality of the performances. ICDTT will are interested in performing will be served. also add more weekends to their performances, which will generate significant incremental FINAL POINT revenue streams. ICDTT has been humbled by the amount of In late 2018, ICDTT plans to incorporate an interest and enthusiasm from the community for inclusion program with students whose a local theatre. ICDTT research indicates a socioeconomic situation would otherwise substantial affinity by the residents of the prohibit their participation and will establish a Danville area for the arts and a serious need for scholarship fund to address those financial aid more arts-focused community activities. ICDTT needs. is in a unique position to meet this demand.
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run every day of the week, and for ICDTT to ICDTT CLASSES offer youth and adult classes, as well as
ICDTT now offers 10 weekly classes at their specialized programs like “Mommy and Me” Danville Studio and plans to expand its offerings classes. in 2018. WHO WILL BENEFIT Theatre classes are beneficial for building WHY CLASSES? confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of self and ICDTT launched the theatre classes program in community in adolescents. Classes enhance 2016 in response to 70 students who auditioned public speaking skills, social skills, provide an for a show that could only cast 40. It was clear emotional outlet, and create a place where that the community wanted more than the students can make connections, friendships, and performances could satisfy, so ICDTT build comradery with others. immediately responded. FINAL POINT ICDTT classes will continue to be an important art-building performing arts center in Danville, it component of the Theatre’s operational WHERE THE PROGRAM HAS COME FROM THE BELASCO THEATRE will become a focus for community involvement activities, promoting opportunity, inclusion, and In 2016, Shayna and Jarusha offered 2 classes, and encourage youth, families, and all residents personal growth. which were filled almost immediately. November WHY THE NEED FOR THE THEATRE? to experience the arts in Danville. 2017, ICDTT hired 3 independent contractors ICDTT currently performs at the Village to begin teaching varied classes in their studio Theatre in Danville, though space is limited, THE ANSWER space. The demand continued, and in 2018 the as the theatre is often booked out over a year Remodeling the Belasco Theatre is the best company has already seen major growth. in advance. Built in 1913, the Village Theatre answer to address the overwhelming demand also has structural issues, including poor air for more theatrical programming and creative circulation, very small wing space which restricts January 2018: 5 classes with 63 student sign-ups space from the Danville community. set design, and tiny dressing rooms that limit March 2018: 10 classes with 105 students sign- cast size and the ability to have appropriate ups costuming. THE FACILITY WILL FEATURE • 277 seat theatre designed to support WHERE THE PROGRAM IS GOING The Village Theatre is eager for a second community and professional artists performing arts center to emerge because it Classes are currently being held in ICDTT’s will allow for more live theatre and a variety • A modern building that will create an Danville studio during the production rehearsal’s of art in Danville. The Village Theatre is unable exciting, upscale experience for patrons off-hours.. Rehearsals are currently held Monday to accommodate all of the local youth and • Large stage space that allows for larger casts - Thursday from 4pm - 6pm, which is also the adults who are interested in taking classes and prime time for classes. When ICDTT expands performing with its current space. • Amphitheater style seating that allows for into additional performance space, the Danville optimal viewing studio will remain open exclusively for classes without restrictions. This will enable classes to ICDTT believes that once there is a state-of-the- 10 11 I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY
• Domed theatre that provides acoustical and RENTAL PROGRAM visual beauty Renting of the Belasco Theatre space will play an integral role in ICDTT’s growth plan. Once • A lobby that is attractive, inviting and ‘sticky’ renovation completed, ICDTT plans to rent out so patrons are encouraged to have drinks the stage and the studio spaces to other theatre and purchase snacks groups and relevant third parties to ensure that • Elevator to ensure ease for those with the building is a bustling performing arts space disabilities with various types of entertainment and opportunities for local performances, shows, and • Two studio spaces to be used for various events. classes and rehearsals USES FOR THE THEATRE The Belasco Theatre will rent to youth • Acoustical excellence for live and recorded There are three basic types of offerings at the performance companies, adult performance programming to include an adult-musical music center: companies, dance studios, as well as tech and theatre company - something for which there is • Gallery to feature local artists local companies. Renters will benefit from a a great interest and demand n the area. 1. Performances in the theatre wide variety of experiences such as exercise, • High-standards construction for energy 2. Classes and rehearsals on the stage and in dance and art classes, as well as performances. efficiency and sustainability WHO WILL BENEFIT the studio spaces To date, three companies (Bay Area Children’s 1) Local kids perform: The initial purpose of the • Costume room 3. Professional lectures, classes, and meetings Theatre, Standing Ovations and Lamorinda building was to give a place for young • Dressing Rooms with presenters on stage Performing Academy) have expressed a desire performers to grow, and this will be carried out to use the space for their performances which by finishing the building. Local youth will have • Open concept office spaces There are four types of companies that will would account for approximately 341 hours and an opportunity to take classes and perform in a occupy the space: • Wing space off the stage to allow for larger- $30,000 in rental revenue. professional theatre. scale sets 1. Nonprofit performing arts companies 2) Local kids watch shows: The theatre will be • High-quality theatrical lighting and sound 2. For-profit performing arts companies ICDTT USE OF THE SPACE producing and hosting a variety of productions, equipment ICDTT will produce full-scale Broadway which gives the community exposure to all 3. Nonprofit companies Productions throughout the school year, different types of theatrical experiences. • Box office with ticketing system 4. For-profit companies including two summer programs and one winter 3) Local community to enjoy: As of now, if local • Concessions room program. This will account for 12-18 weekends on There are three spaces available to rent in the residents want to see a larger production, they the stage. Additional time will be allotted for • Lighting and sound booth theatre: commute to the Walnut Creek Lesher Center or load-in, technical rehearsals and a 2-4 week run San Francisco. The establishment of the Belasco • Technicians specialized in lighting and sound 1. Main Stage of performances. ICDTT would account for Theatre would create a space for theatre lovers to provide a high quality experience approximately 380 hours, with overall revenue 2. Studio A - smaller rehearsals and classes will to enjoy the theatrical arts in their immediate derived from building usage at $25,000 per • Storage areas be able to use this space, which is something area, boosting the feeling of community in the year. that is not possible at ICDTT’s Danville Studio area. • Parking directly outside of the theatre or at the Village Theatre Once the Belasco Theatre space is complete, 4) Internships: There are so many jobs behind ICDTT will explore the feasibility of expanding its 3. Studio B - smaller rehearsals and classes the scenes in performing arts, including light- 12 13 I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY and-sound design, costume design, and among Ticket Sales Rentals 2020 others marketing. ICDTT will be offering classes • 4 productions with 86% capacity attendance • ICDTT rents space at the 101-E Town and Tuition and internships to local youth who want to learn (The Danville Village Theatre) Country Drive to run classes about and gain experience with these duties and • 6 productions tasks. Rentals • ICDTT rents space from the Belasco Theatre • 280 cast members for 3 weekends for each of the 6 planned • ICDTT rents space at the 101-E Town and productions • Approx. 40 students per production during Country Drive to run classes the school year; 50 per production during Team • ICDTT rents space from the Danville Village the summer program Theatre for 6 weekends during the year. • Jarusha and Shayna as co-executive • ICDTT will have secured the entire Belasco directors Team Theatre • 1 costumer (20hrs/month) • Jarusha and Shayna as co-executive Ticket Sales directors • 1 musical director (20hrs/month) • 6 shows with 65% capacity attendance (The • 1 costumer (10hrs/month) • 1 production assistant (20hrs/month) Belasco Theatre)
• 1 musical director (10hrs/month) • 3 contracted theatre class teachers (20hrs/
• 1 production assistant (10hrs/month) month)
TIMELINE OF GROWTH • 3 contracted theatre class teachers (10hrs/ 2017 month) “I was in awe of the entire ICDTT Tuition Income: $59,140.45 ($60,000) production. The talent, 2019 ICDTT Ticket Sales: $55,463.95 ($55,000) dedication, and patience that Tuition ICDTT Rental Payments: $29,3045 ($30,000) goes into creating a production • 6 productions like this I know is immense. (He) told me that this theatre 2018 • 230 cast members experience has been his favorite Tuition • Approx. 40 students per production during by far. When I asked him why he the school year; 50 per production during • 4 productions said, “because they really believed in me and gave me the the summer program • 155 cast members chance, they wanted me to succeed and made me feel like I Ticket Sales could do it!” Thank you for creating an environment for all • Approx. 40 students per production during • 6 shows with 65% capacity attendance (The children to reach their fullest potential. You truly live up to the school year; 50 per production during Belasco Theatre) the summer program your name making all kids feel like...they really “can do it!!” –Becky Sumner, Danville, CA
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“I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have this company! Shayna and Jarusha have given me the wonderful opportunity to work with them as a cast member. They have helped me grow not only as an artist/performer but as a person as well. Their company is founded on the belief that everyone CAN perform, as seen in their name.” -Lleyton Allen, Moraga, CA
Rentals
• ICDTT rents space at the 101-E Town and Country Drive to run classes
• ICDTT rents space from the Belasco Theatre for 4 weekends for each of the 6 planned productions
Team
• Jarusha and Shayna as co-executive directors “Just saw ICDTT’s Little Shop of
• 1 costumer (30hrs/month) Horrors & my first reaction was “Wow!!” The production quality • 1 musical director (30hrs/month) (sets, costumes, choreography...) • 1 production assistant (30hrs/month) was amazing, but most impressive
• 3 contracted theatre class teachers was the talent, energy, and (30hrs/month) enthusiasm of the (youth) actors!! Very impressive and entertaining!!!” -Jessica Clark, Walnut Creek, CA
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THE OPPORTUNITY “Theatre is a magical thing. It creates bonds and allows
3 Year Statement of Need...... $TBD us to grow and embrace our uniqueness in a supportive 2017...... $191,000 environment. I am still amazed Productions...... $125,000 on each opening night when 5-month rehearsal (1)...... $52,000 we get to watch these amazing 3-month rehearsal (1)...... $37,000 kids shine onstage, and know 6-week rehearsal (2)...... $36,000 they are having the time of their lives. ICDTT was born out Classes...... $66,000 of our desire to pass along the gifts of confidence, self love, and life long friendships which are cultivated through the experience of live theatre.” 2018...... $211,000 -Jarusha Ariel, Artistic Director Productions...... $145,000 Classes...... $66,000
2019...... $231,000 Productions...... $165,000 Classes...... $66,000
The Belasco Theatre...... $TBD Contractor Fees...... $TBD Equipment...... $TBD Other...... $TBD
Pictured above: Jarusha and Shayna as children in the Belasco Theatre Company
18 19 I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY “We are so glad we stumbled into the village theater last year to watch ICDT’s production of Bye Bye Birdie! Since then our daughter has performed in 2 shows, made lifelong friends and has been welcomed, taught and encouraged by the most wonderful team of Jarusha and Shayna!” -Jennifer Clary, San Ramon, CA
Kylie, age 14: “ICDT has formed me as a performer, but more importantly as a person. They have taught me valuable life skills and introduced me to some of my best friends. When my grandpa passed away, they were all there for me, and supporting me every step of the way. ICDT is family to me.”
20 21 I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY I CAN DO THAT THEATRE COMPANY WHO IS INVOLVED BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS Shayna Ronen, Theatrical Producer, is a native of Walnut Creek and Shanti Belasco, Board Member discovered theater at the age of 9 under the direction of Edward Belasco in the Belasco Theater Company. Over the next ten years Shanti, daughter of Edward Belasco, founded the Southern California she performed locally with numerous theatre companies and trained division of Belasco Theatre Company in 2004. It is an extension with The Ballet School, Lawrence Pech, and private vocal instructor of the Northern California division, which ran for 25 years under Lucia Scardigno. She moved to New York in 2001 and graduated with the direction of Edward Belasco. She set foot on the stage at the a degree in Psychology, Linguistics, and Philosophy from New York young age of 7 as a student of BTC, singing and dancing her heart University. Shayna is a proud mother of two young boys who teach her out in a variety of musical shows such as: A Chorus Line, West Side every day how to be curious, bold, and full of humor. She is overjoyed Story, Grease, Oliver, Gypsy and Cats to name a few. Dancing and to be bringing her love of theatre to a new generation of performers performing for over 20 years, Shanti is trained in ballet and musical and to provide the Bay Area with some OUTSTANDING musical theatre dance. She began choreographing at the young age of 13, theatre! went on to dance at UCLA and trained with the Eric Morris Actor’s workshop in Hollywood. She holds a degree in Psychology from UCLA, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s in Jarusha Rosenthal-Kambic, Artistic Director, is happy to return to her Bay Multicultural Education. Prior to opening BTC, she taught 4th grade Area theatre roots after over a decade living in New York and abroad. for 4 years with the Torrance Unified School District and at del Sol Jarusha received her BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan Elementary School for 3 years. College with a minor in Musical Theatre. Upon graduating, she continued her professional acting career performing with multiple regional and Off-Broadway theatres. In 2011 her passion took her overseas to Tokyo Disney Resort, where she shared magic bringing beloved Disney heroines to life for two years. She is now settled in the East Bay and has performed locally with Clayton Theatre Company, Vagabond Players, and CCMT where she starred in the title role of Gypsy. After completing two years as a preschool teacher, she is so happy to finally combine her passion for theatre with her love of PARTNERS teaching and inspiring children.
Clay Rosenthal, Board Member Zae Perrin Clay Rosenthal has been performing in musical theatre for the past CEO, Danville Chamber of Commerce 30 years. He has worked extensively as an actor, singer, dancer, writer, composer, director, choreographer, music director, and producer. For more than 20 years he has also performed as a singer/songwriter and recording artist. In 2003, Clay co-founded Heretic Theatre Company in the Bay Area, staging full-scale productions of his original musicals for over seven years. During this time he also founded the youth theatre company, Wunderkind Theatre, providing students ages 6 to 18 with the opportunity to perform in traditional Broadway musicals. He has previously worked with ICDTT as Vocal Director for their 2017 production of Little Shop of Horrors. Respect for young performers and a relentless passion for the arts are at the heart of his drive and desire to share his skills and experience. Jake Nicholson, Board Member Today I’m empowering schools, corporations, and learners throughout APAC with the world’s most effective and comprehensive platform for learning English online, Voxy. In the past I’ve been an entrepreneur, operator, educator, and explorer. I’ve started, operated, advised, and worked for businesses across 3 continents in the education, private equity, entertainment, travel, and software industries.
22 23 I Can Do That Theatre Company 101-E Town and Country Drive Danville, CA 94526 (415) 264-2518 E-mail: [email protected] • Web: icandothattheatre.com