Community Engagement Kimberly Knox Wilmington University

The Grand Mission

The Grand Opera House entertains and engages its communities through exceptional, diverse live performances and educational outreach. Committed to broad accessibility and sound financial management, The Grand enhances regional quality of life and contributes to a thriving downtown Wilmington.

Community Engagement Mission

To provide meaningful and fun opportunities for arts education, exposure, and enrichment that serves current patrons and builds future audiences.

The Grands Green Policies

Shutting off lights when leaving office for more than 15 minutes Recycling all paper in blue bins Each staff member is responsible for their own trash Shutting down computers on the weekends and long term absences Spaces heaters and fans are not permitted for energy purposes. Only print if necessary and use front and back of paper.

Board Of Directors

Stephen Bailey Executive Director

The Grand

Mark Fields Managing Director

Bob Parker Technical Director

Jaime Bohn Director of Operations

Terry Cruz Director of Marketing

Kate Gugerty Director of Development

Christine Molino Director of Administration

Pam Manocchio Director of Community Engagement Sana Merchant Community Engagement Associate

J.C. Yeaton Design Manager

Paula Digulielmo Director of Fiance

Teresa Crawford Payroll and Benefits Manager

Kimberly S Knox Community Engagement Intern

Maryetta Binder Bookkeeping

Terhan Chambers Box Office Supervisor

Funding and Relationships

Summer Childrens Theater

Census The Grand Theater seats 1200

5 Summer Children Theater Shows
Approximately 500 reserved seats for each show

Strengths and Challenges

Strengths Relationships with other organizations
Individuals Companies Community

Challenges Process organization with community shows sales Limited staff

Innovative staff
Creators visionaries

 Internal Trends = Success

Trends

Repeat of successful programs Green Policies Work Ethic Volunteer/Internship

Cost effective

Internship Role
Community Engagement Associate
Program Management Balancing Budget Data Entry Communicating with customers through email and phone Monitoring sales