annual report 2011 Letter to Minister 1 June 2012 The Honourable Ros Bates MP Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts C/- Level 5, 100 George Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2011 for Queensland Theatre Company. I certify that 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 http://www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/right-to-information/ Yours sincerely, Prof. Richard Fotheringham Chair Queensland Theatre Company Queensland Theatre Company Annual Report 1 Contents Letter to the Minister ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Vision ........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Purpose .....................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Values .......................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Company Profile ......................................................................................................................................................................................4 Goals .........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Functions of the Company ....................................................................................................................................................................4 Chair’s Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Artistic Director’s Overview ............................................................................................................................. 7 Highlights and Achievements ........................................................................................................................... 9 Background ....................................................................................................................................................10 Government Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................10 Object and guiding principles .............................................................................................................................................10 Strategic Plan 2011 – 2014 .................................................................................................................................................10 Operational Plan 2011 .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Outcomes – Strategic Objectives .....................................................................................................................12 Summary of Key Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................................12 Key Measures .........................................................................................................................................................................14 Goal One: We will create excellent work ..........................................................................................................................16 Mainhouse Season ................................................................................................................................................. 17 Studio Season..........................................................................................................................................................24 Education Season ...................................................................................................................................................27 Goal Two: We will reach a wider audience .....................................................................................................................28 Goal Three: We will strengthen industry relationships ..................................................................................................31 Development and New Work ................................................................................................................................32 Opportunities for Theatre Practitioners ...............................................................................................................33 Goal Four: We will add value to the community ..............................................................................................................34 Education Program .................................................................................................................................................35 Regional Program ...................................................................................................................................................36 Youth Program .........................................................................................................................................................37 Indigenous Program ...............................................................................................................................................38 Community Program ...............................................................................................................................................38 New Technology .....................................................................................................................................................38 Goal Five: We will maintain a financially strong, balanced company .........................................................................39 Corporate Development Partnerships ..................................................................................................................40 Philanthropy ............................................................................................................................................................42 Goal Six: We will maximise the potential of our people .................................................................................................46 Financial Performance ..........................................................................................................................................................48 Financial Statements ...................................................................................................................................... 50 Future Outlook ............................................................................................................................................... 76 Strategic plan 2012 – 2015 .................................................................................................................................................76 Operational Plan 2012 ..........................................................................................................................................................77 Governance ................................................................................................................................................... 78 Management and structure ..................................................................................................................................................78 Queensland Theatre Company Board ................................................................................................................................78 Board Member Profiles .........................................................................................................................................................79 Executive Management ........................................................................................................................................................81 Management Team................................................................................................................................................................82 Company Members ...............................................................................................................................................................84 Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................88 Human Resources ..................................................................................................................................................................89