Where the Creative Heart pounds wildly . . .
TRILL PERFORMING ARTS,
We provide an outlet for artists in theatre, music and dance
We offer classes to help artists acquire greater skills
We unite the community through diversity and true opportunity
We keep it edgy with new works and we love to honor established shows
We offer a place for seasoned performers to display their skills and newer artists to develop their talents. If you crave to create - in an environment of fun, collaboration and mutual respect
VISION
Where the Creative Heart pounds wildly
MANTRA
TRUE . . . to our values
REAL . . . in our dealings
LIVE . . . and lively events
MISSION
Unite people and enrich communities through the performing arts
STRATEGIES
PRODUCE theatrical, musical and dance performances
PRESENT original, newer, edgier and established works
SHOWCASE the talents of community and visiting artists
CREATE opportunities for mentoring and learning
PROVIDE a place for craftspeople to utilize their skills
MAINTAIN an agile and lean organization
SURVIVE on sales - THRIVE on donations
DIVERSITY in participants, patrons and programs
Trill Performing Arts is a volunteer-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation
VALUES
We value . . . .
COMMUNITIES and the uniting force of the arts - both as process and presentation
DIVERSITY - not as political correctness but as a natural reflection of our community
OPPORTUNITY where there was none - for advanced and developing performers
QUALITY - if our volunteers have a great time, the show will be awesome!
LEARNING - every moment is a teaching moment (and we offer classes)
RESPECT - truth, trust and honorable dealings between people
TRANSPARENCY - we are who we say we are
WE VALUE OUR PATRONS - no membership fees!
GOALS 2018 - 2025
We intend to grow. From one event in 2018 to nine events in 2025.
This requires we build the infrastructure and patronage to support our activities.
Form Non-Profit Corporation - DONE (June)
Obtain Tax Exemption - DONE (July)
Develop Accounting System - DONE (July)
Implement Ticketing System - DONE (July) SimpleTix.
Implement Payment Processing System - DONE (July). Square.
1 in 12 - DONE "From Time to Time" (August)
Reduce Payment Processing Costs - DONE (September). Migrated to PayPal via BrainTree.
Apply For One Grant - DONE (May) - SUCCESS! Thank you Oregon Cultural Trust!
Cost-free Ticketing - DONE (Sep) Developed In-House Ticketing System.
Develop One Learning Event - DONE (November) "Writers Workshop"
2 in 12 - DONE "Speech & Debate" (April). Writers Conference (November). We are not counting "Rabbit Hole" (August) or "Jest A Second" (September) because they were done for other theatre groups and were not connected to Trill.
Secure a Rehearsal Space and Dance Studio - DONE (Jan) Scottish Rite Center
Apply For at Least One Grant DONE (April) SUCCESS! Thank you Oregon Community Foundation!
Learn to Develop and Maintain a Website - DONE throughout the year. (1) WordPress (2) High End (3) Various Plugins (4) WPBakery.
Develop one learning event - DONE (Jan) "Steelesque"
3 in 12 - At Least One Event Outside of Salem - (1) "Steelesque" (Jan / Salem).
Events (2) and (3) prevented by the pandemic but WE WILL BE BACK!
2021 GOALS REVISED DUE TO PANDEMIC. THESE ARE THE NEW GOALS.
Develop Two shows For Post-Pandemic Production. "Develop" means casting is done, character analyses have been conducted, the show is safely and thoroughly rehearsed and the cast is off-book. (The show is ready to go except set and blocking). EXCEEDED. Three shows ready to go: (1) Independence (2) The White Rose (3) Stop Kiss.
Develop One Learning Event. EXCEEDED: "Directing: Art and Skill (June) and "Movement For Stage" (September).
4 in 12 - COVID has made it impossible to safely produce live events. Even so, we are determined that the years of COVID not be wasted. We developed a totally safe rehearsal process and have brought three shows to the brink of production. We also developed a learning event (Movement for Stage). It is ready to go when it is safe to convene. We consider the goal of four events in twelve months to have been met and a solid accomplishment under the circumstances.
Replace the vacancy for a set designer/builder. DONE January.
Find an insurance carrier that specializes in events. DONE March.
Develop One Learning Event. IN PROGRESS: (Character Development.)
Apply for at least one grant. LOOKING FOR OFFERINGS.
Research replacement page builder software. IN PROGRESS Narrowed down to two candidates.
Write and approve three governing policies. NOT STARTED.
Define the duties of the Marketing Committee and appoint a department chair. NOT STARTED
4 in 12 IN PROGRESS ("Independence" scheduled for April). ("Steelesque" scheduled for May). "Directing: Art and Skill" scheduled for June.
5 in 12
7 in 12
9 in 12
GOVERNING BOARD
Please join us to help Trill become the creative heartbeat for your community
Joseph Silva
Founder / President / Webmaster
Joe is a retired Operations Manager in the semiconductor industry. He holds a Masters Degree in Political Science from San…
Valerie Steele
Vice Pres / Treasurer / Volunteer Coordinator
Valerie is the Outreach Coordinator at the Gilbert House Children’s Museum in Salem. She is an accomplished director, dancer and…
Terry Rohse
Secretary / Technical Captain
Terry Rohse is retired as the theater coordinator at Chemeketa Community College in Salem and President of the Classified Employees…