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BACKGROUND <br /> In 2010, staff recognized that the advent of the Firehouse Arts Center would result in a <br /> large increase in the number of presenting programs and theater productions that would <br /> exceed the capacity of the existing Civic Arts staff. Therefore, collaboration with a <br /> theatrical production company that could offer an extensive and proven track record in <br /> the production of theatre performance and education for youth and family audiences <br /> would be vital to the overall success of the Firehouse Arts Center. <br /> As a result, staff conducted a Request for Proposal process to select an experienced <br /> professional theatrical production organization/company to provide a series of high <br /> quality theatre programs for the community that included: <br /> • A summertime outdoor theater production; and <br /> • A series of three (3) youth and family-oriented theatre productions. <br /> The RFP was sent to ten (10) professional Bay Area theater companies, all known for <br /> their professionalism, quality of work, and youth programming. San Francisco <br /> Shakespeare Festival was selected based on their proven track record in the production <br /> of theatre performance and education that appeal to both youth and family audiences <br /> alike. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> This past season (2010-11), the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival was a vital part of <br /> the success of the Firehouse Arts Center. The three (3) productions included: "James <br /> & the Giant Peach," "the Princess and the Pea," and "Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm." <br /> A total of 142 local young people were cast and participated in the productions. Another <br /> 4,600 people attended the performances, with over 2,500 school children attending the <br /> School Matinee productions <br /> Given the very high quality of their work and their familiarity with the Civic Arts facilities <br /> and programs and their outstanding relationship with the community, staff is <br /> recommending that the contract be renewed for FY 2011/12. <br /> Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved ,y: <br /> Susan Andrade-Wax Emily Wagner Nelson Fialho <br /> Director of Community Services Director of Finance City Manager <br /> Attachment <br /> 1. Services Agreement with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival for Theatrical <br /> Production Services <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />