78 Montague Road South Brisbane PO Box 3310 South Brisbane BC Queensland 4101 Telephone: 07 3010 7600 Facsimile: 07 3010 7699 Email: [email protected] Website: www.qldtheatreco.com.au Front cover: Georgina Symes Photo: Craig Ratcliffe The Crucible L-R: Brad McMurray, Melanie Zanetti, Francesca Savige, Nelle Lee, Bryan Nason, Amelia Dowd, Sue Dwyer, Chris Betts, Christopher Sommers, Andrew Buchanan, Robert Coleby, Bob Newman, Leo Wockner, Kathryn Marquet, Paul Bishop, James Stewart. Photo: Rob Maccoll Contents Letter to the Premier ..................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction Company profile ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Strategic overview ........................................................................................................................................4 Functions of the Company ............................................................................................................................ 5 Queensland Government objectives.............................................................................................................6 Chair’s report ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Artistic Director’s report ...............................................................................................................................8 Outcomes Summary of key outcomes ...........................................................................................................................9 Create excellent work ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Mainstage Season ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Education Performance Season .................................................................................................................23 2010 Outlook ..............................................................................................................................................26 Strengthen community and industry value ............................................................................................................ 27 2010 Outlook ..............................................................................................................................................34 Larger audience numbers........................................................................................................................................ 35 2010 Outlook ..............................................................................................................................................39 A financially strong company .................................................................................................................................40 Philanthropy ...............................................................................................................................................42 Corporate Development .............................................................................................................................43 Supporters Acknowledgement ...................................................................................................................44 2010 Outlook ..............................................................................................................................................46 A great place to work .............................................................................................................................................. 47 2010 Outlook .............................................................................................................................................. 50 Corporate Governance ..............................................................................................................................................51 Financial statements ............................................................................................................................................... 53 Appendices Appendix A: Organisational chart .............................................................................................................. 75 Appendix B: Board of Directors and staff ................................................................................................... 76 Appendix C: Executive Staff ....................................................................................................................... 79 Appendix D: Board Members ..................................................................................................................... 81 A n n u a l R e p o r t 1 Letter to Premier Company Profile 17 March 2010 Queensland Theatre Company is the State’s flagship theatre company established in 1970 by an Act of Parliament. The Honourable Anna Bligh MP Premier and Minister for the Arts The Company presents an annual mainstage season of nine Department of the Premier and Cabinet plays including timeless masterpieces, modern drama and PO Box 15185 new Australian work. CITY EAST QLD 4002 The Company is also dedicated to encouraging artist and artform development across the State through its Dear Premier Youth & Education Program, Emerging Artists Program, Regional Program and Writing Program, which includes the I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2009 for Queensland Theatre Company. Queensland Premier’s Drama Award. I certify that this Annual Report complies with: Developing and inspiring young people to attend theatre, the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Performance and Management Standard learn about the art form and participate in theatre activities 2009, and is a key focus of the Company through an annual season of the detailed requirements set out in the Annual Reporting Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies. Education Performances and a wide range of activities for young people. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at http://www.qldtheatreco.com.au/footer/righttoinformation.aspx In 2009, the Company toured productions regionally and nationally, and co-produced seasons with national and local Yours sincerely organisations. In Brisbane, the Company presented three mainstage productions in the Playhouse, four productions in the Cremorne Theatre, and two at its home venue, Bille Brown Studio. Queensland Theatre Company has built a strong and loyal audience comprised of Season Ticket Holders who buy packages of five or more plays each year, and single ticket buyers who purchase on a less regular basis. The Company also reaches a significant ‘audience’ base of participants Dr Kate Foy through its Education, Regional and Writing Programs. Chair of the Board 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 Strategic overview Functions of the Company QUEENSLAND THEATRE COMPANY is a Statutory Authority of (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the theatre company has the Queensland Government established by the Queensland the powers given to it under this or another Act. Theatre Company Act 1970. (3) The theatre company may exercise its powers inside and The object of the Act as set out in section 1A is to contribute outside Queensland, including outside Australia. Vision to the cultural, social and intellectual development of all Queenslanders. (4) In this section – We aim to be one of the great theatre companies of the world power includes legal capacity. The principles intended to guide the achievement of the object of the Act as set out in section 1B are the following – The functions of the Company as set out in section 12 of the Act are Purpose a) leadership and excellence should be provided in the arts of the theatre; (a) to promote and encourage the development and Be living proof that theatre matters presentation of the arts of the theatre; b) there should be responsiveness to the needs of communities in regional and outer metropolitan areas; (b) to promote and encourage public interest and participation in the arts of the theatre; Values c) respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures should be affirmed; (c) to promote and encourage either directly or indirectly the We value our team that knowledge, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment acknowledges our people as our greatest asset d) children and young people should be supported in of drama and other arts of the theatre in all their is committed to innovation and flexibility their appreciation of and involvement in the arts of the expressions, forms and media; encourages respect and trust theatre; (d) to produce, present and manage plays and other forms is supportive e) diverse audiences should be developed; and types of theatre and entertainment in places values individual differences determined by the theatre company; allows time for reflection and celebration f) capabilities for life-long learning about the arts of the theatre should be developed; (e) to establish and conduct schools, lectures, courses, exceeds our customers’ expectations and provides exceptional service seminars and other forms of education