TEAM ALMA COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Danny Barr
Hailing from Troy, Michigan, Danny made his way to Mid Michigan to attend Alma College to study Theatre. He liked it so much he decided to stay and now works in Admissions as the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions. As a student at Alma, Danny participated in various theatre productions and also sang for the a cappella group, Scots on the Rocks. A fun fact about Danny is he has helped deliver Golden Retriever puppies with his parents! His parents were breeders for many years.
Hanna Scott
Hanna comes to us all the way from Canyon Lake, California. She auditioned for America’s Got Talent when she was ten but says she was a better dancer than singer at the time. Hanna made her way to Michigan to attend Alma College, following in the footsteps of her uncle. She is currently an Admissions Counselor in the Alma College Admissions Office. She says that the Admissions Crew likes to get together at lunch and play pickleball in the Rec!
Jake Sommers
Jake is originally from Shelby Township, Michigan and is a graduate of Oakland University. He now lives in Alma and works at Alma College as an Admissions Counselor. He enjoys working with high school students to find out if Alma College is their next destination. Jake owns hundreds of DVD’s and Blu-Rays, mostly superhero and scary movies. He and his wife will have one more video to add to the collection after the Arts United show!
FAQs
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Arts United is an annual Alma College fundraising event to raise money for United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties. During the show, you will be able to bid on a variety of artwork in the silent auction, as well as enjoy an array of music, song, dance and theatrical performances from both the local and Alma College communities.
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A VIP ticket is $50 and you’ll gain early access to the event (5:30-7:00pm in the Hogan Center) to enjoy an open bar (beer/wine) and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be entertainment and your ticket price includes entry to the show.
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General Admission tickets are $10 each and include entry to the show. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center.
Tickets for students 18 and under are $5.
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Funds raised at Arts United support the year-round work of United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties, where we focus on uniting people and resources to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our communities. To learn more about our community investment, signature programs, and impact, we invite you to look around our website!
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There are many opportunities to support our dance teams! You can designate your ticket price to a specific team, purchase an art piece, or make a donation online. Additionally, you can share team fundraising pages to spread the word and encourage your network to join in this exciting event! If you would like to designate or split your gift between multiple teams, please donate by doing separate transactions or contact the United Way team at (989) 773-9863.
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Throughout the event, there will be multiple opportunities to bid on artwork. A silent auction will be available to all attendees and will take place in the Heritage Center lobby. Bidding will be available before the show and during intermission.
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There is no official dress code to attend Arts United, meaning you won’t be turned away for dressing too casually. However, attending a performance like Arts United can be a special occasion, so think of what you might wear to a dinner and dress to feel your best.
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Guests of all ages are welcome to attend Arts United! If you're attending with a young child, please prepare them for performances by explaining theatre etiquette and what to expect (dim lighting, quiet voices, no light or sounds from cell phones or screens, etc.).
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Arts United is held on the Alma College campus in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts. Parking is available directly outside of the Heritage Center, but space is limited. Additional parking can be found along Superior Street. To view Alma College parking & maps information, please visit alma.edu/admissions/connect-and-visit/parking-maps/.
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