Annual Report for Queensland Theatre Company
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SUN, SURF, andNOOSA EMOTIONAL ANNUAL BLACKMAIL REPORT Truth, lies, love and embarrassment Laughter really is the QUEENSLAND Best Medicine THEATRE COMPANY Letter to Minister 21 May 2011 The Honourable Rachel Nolan MP Minister for Finance and The Arts GPO Box 611 Brisbane QLD 4001 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the 2010 Annual Report for Queensland Theatre Company. I certify this annual report complies with: the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 and the detailed requirements set out in the Annual Report Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at www.queenslandtheatre.com.au . Yours sincerely, Dr Kate Foy Chair Queensland Theatre Company A n n u A l R e p o R t 1 Contents LETTER TO THE MINISTER ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Company profile ....................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Vision ......................................................................................................................................................4 1.3 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................4 1.4 Values ......................................................................................................................................................4 1.5 Goals .......................................................................................................................................................4 1.6 Functions ................................................................................................................................................4 2.0 CHAIR OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................... 5 3.0 GENERAL MANAGER OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 6 4.0 HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS ......................................................................................................... 7 5.0 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................. 8 5.1 Government objectives .........................................................................................................................8 5.2 Strategic plan 2010 - 2013 ...................................................................................................................8 5.3 Operational plan 2010 ..........................................................................................................................9 6.0 OUTCOMES - STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (GOALS) .................................................................................. 10 Summary of Key Outcomes ...............................................................................................................10 Key Performance Indicators ...............................................................................................................12 6.1 Goal One: We will create excellent work .........................................................................................14 Mainstage Season ................................................................................................................................15 Education Season ................................................................................................................................26 Regional Partnerships Program & Statistics ....................................................................................27 6.2 Goal Two: We will strengthen community and industry value ....................................................29 Emerging Artist Program ...................................................................................................................30 Artist Development .............................................................................................................................31 Writing Program ..................................................................................................................................34 Youth & Education Program ..............................................................................................................35 Opportunities for Theatre Practitioners ............................................................................................36 6.3 Goal Three: We will create larger audience numbers .....................................................................37 Season Ticket Holder Events & General Audience Development ..................................................38 6.4 Goal Four: We will create a financially strong company ..............................................................40 Corporate Development Partnerships ...............................................................................................41 Philanthropy ........................................................................................................................................44 6.5 Goal Five: We will create a great place to work .............................................................................46 7.0 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 48 8.0 FUTURE OUTLOOK .................................................................................................................................... 73 8.1 Strategic plan 2011 - 2014 .................................................................................................................70 8.2 Operational plan 2011 ......................................................................................................................... 71 9.0 GOVERNANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 75 9.1 Management and structure ................................................................................................................75 Queensland Theatre Company Board ................................................................................................72 Board Member Profiles .......................................................................................................................75 Executive Management ......................................................................................................................77 Company Employees ...........................................................................................................................82 9.2 Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................85 9.3 Human resources .................................................................................................................................86 9.4 Operations ............................................................................................................................................87 2 A n n u A l R e p o R t A n n u A l R e p o R t 3 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Chair’s overview 1.1 Company profile 1.5 Goals 2010 was a significant year in Queensland Theatre Sponsorship and philanthropy continue to be vital sources of Company’s 40 year history. After eleven years as Artistic additional funding with total cash and in-kind contribution Queensland Theatre Company is the State’s flagship theatre We will: Director, Michael Gow declined a further contract with the of more than $631,000. The Company is grateful for the company, the existence of which is continued by the Company in order to focus on his freelance writing and support of the companies found on page 43 as production Queensland Theatre Company Act 1970. Create excellent work directing career. and program sponsors in 2010. Strengthen community and industry value The Company is based at 78 Montague Road in South Create larger audience numbers The Board has been delighted with Michael’s performance; Our philanthropy program continues to grow steadily Brisbane. Create a financially strong company he’s been an incredibly fine leader and a hard-working and and it is pleasing to see the development of relationships Create a great place to work visionary Artistic Director. Michael has launched many with donors and trusts and foundations, who support our In 2010, the Company presented an annual mainstage season Company initiatives including the Emerging Artists and activities in regional, writing, artist development and our of nine plays including timeless masterpieces, modern drama 1.6 Functions of the Company Queensland Regional Partnerships programs, as well as the youth and education programs. The State Government’s and new Australian work. Queensland Theatre Company is a statutory body. Its unique and highly sought after Queensland Premier’s Drama dollar for dollar subsidy continues to be an important existence, functions