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BACKGROUND <br /> In 2010, staff determined that collaboration with a theatrical production company that <br /> could offer an extensive and proven track record in the production of theatre <br /> performance and education for youth and family audiences would be vital to the overall <br /> success of the Firehouse Arts Center. To meet this need, staff conducted a Request for <br /> Proposal process to select an experienced professional theatrical production <br /> organization/company to provide a series of high quality theatre programs for the <br /> 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 (2011-12), the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival was a vital part of <br /> the success of the Firehouse Arts Center. The three (3) productions included: <br /> "Sleeping Beauty," "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Tales of a Fourth Grade <br /> Nothing." A total of 149 local young people were cast and participated in the <br /> productions. Another 5,000 people attended the performances, with over 2,500 school <br /> children attending the 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 2012/13. <br /> Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: <br /> Aitz7 <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 />