Capacity 454 seated Headquarters Montana, United States | Opened 2007 Type of business Regional | |
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Address PO Box 1959, Whitefish, Montana, 59937
Whitefish, Montana
United States Founders David Ackroyd, Betsi Morrison, Luke Walrath | ||
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Alpine Theatre Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre company based in Whitefish, Montana. It presents musicals, plays and concerts. It also provides education and outreach to students in Montana's Flathead Valley.
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History
ATP was formed in December, 2004 by actors David Ackroyd, Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath. All three actors moved to Montana's Flathead Valley after sustaining successful careers on stage, in film and on television. Alpine Theatre Project was formed with the vision of creating a professional regional theatre within the outdoor recreational environment of Northwest Montana.
Structure
Alpine Theatre Project is governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors. It is managed by a full-time staff of 3. It hires full-time seasonal staff for its operations throughout the year.
Performance Space
Alpine Theatre Project operates mainly out of the newly renovated Whitefish Performing Art Center. The 454 seat auditorium is housed in the Whitefish Middle School and is owned by the Whitefish School District. The $5.5 million renovation was funded through private community donations.
Union Affiliations
ATP operates under contract agreements with the following professional theatrical unions:
Summer Season
Alpine Theatre Project produces the bulk of its shows during the summer months. Currently, it runs two musicals and one play during the summer. Each production runs 6 performances per week for 2–3 weeks.
Yuletide Affair
ATP produces the Yuletide Affair every December. This annual holiday concerts changes format from year to year and features holiday songs and skits with a roster of ATP recurring artists.
Onstage with the Glacier Symphony and Chorale
In January, 2007, ATP began collaborating with the Glacier Symphony and Chorale in presenting classic musicals in concert with a full symphony orchestra.
Other Programs
Alpine Theatre Project also produces other concerts and fundraisers throughout the year. These concerts vary in content and format, and take place in various communities around the Flathead Valley.
Internships
The ATP Internship program was begun in 2005 to offer theatre students in high-school and college a practical arts education. Interns work alongside ATP professionals during the summer seasonin every production department, including administrative. Students are eligible for college credit.
Alpine Kids! Theatre Project (AKTP)
In 2008, ATP began offering theatre education to youth in the Flathead Valley. The after-school program offers education through performance, taught by ATP's company of artists. In Fall, 2008, AKTP will begin incorporating these classes into work on a full production for kids, by kids.