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Theater education student asks council for $500–$1,000 to fund summer youth theater intensive
Summary
Kaylee Hill, a theater education student at UVU, asked the council for $500–$1,000 to support a weeklong youth theater intensive July 7–12. She said enrollment has grown year to year and the program provides arts access for rural students.
Kaylee Hill addressed the council seeking $500–$1,000 to support a weeklong Summer Youth Theater Intensive (July 7–12) that offers three age tracks and a new Backstage Basics course for technical theater training. Hill said the program grew from 11 students in its first year to about 30 in recent years and currently anticipates about 40 participants.
Hill said the Time Warner Center at UVU supports the camp’s educational aims and that the high school has donated use of facilities in previous years, though Hill still pays venue fees because the program is not yet a 501(c)(3). "We really just need anywhere from 500 to $1,000," Hill said, adding she attempts to keep admission low so students who work or come from families with limited income can attend. She offered councilors an invitation to attend the final show on July 12 at 1 p.m.
Council members expressed support and discussed limited municipal arts funding. One councilor suggested the city could likely provide a one-time assistance payment; another encouraged Hill to pursue fundraising on the city website and through a GoFundMe campaign. Council did not adopt a formal grant policy or multi-year commitment during the meeting; they authorized staff to identify a one-time funding source for the upcoming camp season.
Next steps: staff will confirm availability of funds and advise Hill on how to submit paperwork or receipts to secure a one-time contribution; Hill will continue fundraising and outreach to local sponsors.
