The recipient entity's physical address:
           619 Louisiana Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 1547
Shreveport, LA 71165-1547

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Lisa Johnson
Stephen Roberts
Matt McCullin
Jodie Glorioso
Andrew Crawford
Joe Psalmonds
Andrew Larson
Ginger Clarke
Brady Harris
Keith D. Peterson
Christopher Coe
Lamar Pugh
Jeff Spikes
Janie Dickson
Bob Thames
Grant Nuckolls

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0065

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,544,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Lisa Johnson, President
932 Delaware
Shreveport, LA 71106

Andrew Crawford, VP Fundraising
142 Centenary Cir.
Shreveport, LA 71104

Jodie Glorioso, VP Programming
4847 Crescent Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71106

Matt McCullin, Treasurer/Secretary
5675 Bittersweet Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71112

Stephen Roberts, Immediate Past President
6034 East Ridge Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71106

Ginger Clarke
747 Thora
Shreveport, LA 71106

Christopher Coe
940 College
Shreveport, LA 71104

Janie Dickson
2037 Pepper Ridge Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71115

Brady Harris
6141 Fern Ave. #83
Shreveport, LA 71105

Andrew Larson
345 Drexel
Shreveport, LA 71106

Grant Nuckolls
1920 Shaded Willow Lane
Shreveport, LA 71106

Keith D. Peterson
1110 Richmond Cir.
Shreveport, LA 71106

Joe Psalmonds
3201 Dee Street
Shreveport, LA 71105

Lamar Pugh
333 Texas St. Ste. 1200
Shreveport, LA 71101

Jeff Spikes
417 Lake Street
Shreveport, LA 71101

Bob Thames
3892 Greenway Pl.
Shreveport, LA 71105

Jenifer Hill, Executive Director
734 Slattery Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The century old Strand Theatre of Shreveport, a National Historic Landmark, was rescued from probable destruction, restored and re-opened in 1984 as a non-profit performing arts organization. Listed on the National Historic Register, The Strand is often photographed, filmed for tourism promotions, and toured. Since re-opening, the Strand has played a crucial role in helping to maintain cultural and economic viability in the North Louisiana parishes that she serves. Restoration and repairs will enable The Strand Theatre to continue providing a quality venue for local and touring artists, and for the community, culturally and economically. Funding was first requested in 2007, the needs of The Strand have become critical. The repairs and renovations to The Strand that are needed: 1. Repairs to water/age damage to main structural supports in the grid area of the stage. Masonry work to a main structure wall. 2. Building exterior waterproofing to protect exterior envelope integrity. 3. New HVAC for office building portion. 4. Repair orchestra pit hydraulic system 5. Overhead plaster repair - requires extensive scaffolding. 6.Replace stage flooring - top covering - due to age and water damage. 7. Replacement of the weathered exterior doors and upgrade of closers and hardware on interior doors. 8. Upgrade of Fire Evac System and Controls. 9. Asbestos abatement - backstage stairwell, office stairwell and HVAC house on roof. 10. Electrical needs - upgrade of outside safety lighting. 11. Repair stage fly system. 12. Office building carpet replacement. 13. Enlargement of box office area. 14. Restore the basement Gentlemen’s Smoking Parlor, a historically significant original room that was not touched in the 1980’s restoration. Previous years' requests included replacing the HVAC chiller, restoring gallery floor restrooms, tinting large plate glass windows, replacing all fluorescent building lighting with LED, replacing loading dock door, replacing hearing impaired system, adding handrails in the balconies, replacement of the Stage Fly System ropes, rewiring and lighting of marquee, upgrade and replacement of the elevator, - this work has been completed out of necessity. Also out of necessity, new repairs are required and have been included. The request for 25-26 reflects the work done, the money included in the match, and small disbursements from capital outlay therefore, the request total has changed.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $502,500
          Professional Services. . . $25,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $30,000
          Operating Services. . . . $838,058
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          To manage cultural events while preserving The State Theatre of Louisiana - the historic Strand.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Restoration and repairs will enable The Strand Theatre to continue to provide a historic, quality venue, The State Theatre of Louisiana, for local and touring artists and for the community. The Strand Theatre hires a local professional staff, professional stage crew, and many other Louisiana artists and workers. The Strand offers an annual $3.5 million economic impact on the area, while the cultural impact if immeasurable.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           2 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Jenifer Hill 
                                       address:  734 Slattery Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71104
                                       phone:  3182261481
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jenifer@thestrandtheatre.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director