Annual Report 2003 - Queensland Theatre Company

“Sheeremotionalimpact”Annual Report 2003

78 Montague RoadSouth BrisbaneABN 27 822 967 021Telephone: 07 3010 7600PO Box 3310 South Brisbane BCQueensland 4101Facsimile: 07 3010 7699Email: mail@qldtheatreco.com.auWebsite: www.qldtheatreco.com.auReport ofQueensland Theatre CompanyTo The Hon Anna Bligh MPMinister for Educationand Minister for the ArtsMy Dear MinisterThe Members of the Board of Queensland Theatre Company have the honour of presenting you with their35 th report, in respect of the period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2003.31 March 2004Dr Kate FoyChairThe Annual Report is available from the Administration Office of Queensland Theatre Company.

VisionQueensland Theatre Company is one of the best theatre companies in the world. We are living proof that theatrematters.MissionOur mission is to provide excellent artistic experiences, develop Queensland theatre artists, and so promote anddevelop theatre in Queensland and Australia.ValuesOur people are our greatest asset. Everyone associated with the Company believes in and adopts the followingbeliefs:1. Contributing to Society:Celebrating the power of art to transform.2. Change, Variety and Creativity:An open and committed approach to work that frequently changes.Breaking new ground through innovation and flexibility.3. Working Together:We work as a team toward our common goals creating an environment that:• encourages respect and trust• is supportive• values individual differences• allows time for reflection and celebration4. Exceptional Service:We look for every opportunity to exceed our customers’ expectations.GoalsWe have determined five key goals that will carry the Company forward.• Creating great work• Developing highly skilled artists• Growing audience numbers• Affirming our employees as our greatest asset• Building a financially strong company“Sheeremotionalimpact”2A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

ContentsCompany Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Functions of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Chair’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Artistic Director’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Board of Directors and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Board Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Executive Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Major Achievements in 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Cultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Cultural Events - Regional Partnership Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Artistic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Opportunities for Freelance Theatre Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Writing Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Emerging Artists Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Audience Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Season Ticket Holder Events and Audience Development Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Company Website - www.qldtheatreco.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Corporate Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Youth and Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Industry Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Forward Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Consulting Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Sponsor Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t3

Company ProfileQueensland Theatre Company is Queensland’s state theatrecompany. Its first production, The Royal Hunt of the Sun,opened on 1 October 1969 in the SGIO (later the Suncorp)Theatre.More than 300 productions later, Queensland TheatreCompany continues its commitment to producing timelessclassics from the world’s dramatic repertoire, as well asmodern classics and the best new plays from Australia,Europe and America. During its 34 years of operation theCompany has nurtured many of Australia’s best knowntheatre artists – actors, directors, designers and playwrights.In 2003, the Company presented three productions in theOptus Playhouse, two productions in the Cremorne Theatre,one production at Brisbane Powerhouse and three at its newhome, in Bille Brown Studio.Queensland Theatre Company has built a strong and loyalSeason Ticket Holder base and each year the Companyundertakes a number of activities to encourage broad accessto and participation in its work. One of the Company’spriorities is audience development, which is pursuedthrough a wide range of initiatives for young peopleincluding students, special interest groups, parents withchild care responsibilities and people with limited income.Play Production ProgramQueensland Theatre Company presents a Brisbanemainstage season each year. In 2003, nine plays werepresented, three of which were written by Queenslandresidents.The Company provides opportunities to profile and developthe skills and talents of Queensland theatre artists andenables Queensland audiences to see the work of some ofthe best of Australia’s playwrights, actors, directors,designers and technicians.Youth and Education ProgramThe Company provides a variety of theatre activities foryoung people, primarily through its education program.These activities include specially devised productions foryoung audiences, theatre skills courses, a playwritingcompetition and audience development activities. Whereappropriate, Queensland Theatre Company engages youngtheatre artists and workers in these programs.Writing ProgramThe Company has an extensive program for the developmentof writing for performance. This includes networking forums,residencies, workshops, readings, playwriting awards,productions and a play assessment service whereappropriate. In 2003 the Company presented The Works, anannual program of public play readings, showcasing newQueensland and overseas works developed throughout theyear as part of an international exchange.Commissions and DevelopmentThe Company aims to create opportunities to nurture itsartists including commissions, workshops, assistant artistpositions, mentorships, residencies and other initiatives.A wide variety of additional activities forms part of theCompany brief. Assistance, in the form of professionalservices and skills-sharing, is provided to a number ofsmaller theatre companies and individual theatre artists.In 2003 the Company continued its focus on thedevelopment of emerging artists with a program of trainingfor four actors and two directors.The Company is principally supported by the QueenslandGovernment through Arts Queensland and theCommonwealth Government through the Australia Council,its arts funding and advisory body.From time to time, Queensland Theatre Company also bringsto Brisbane contemporary productions from interstatetheatre companies. The Company, in turn, has regularlyshowcased its own work throughout Australia. In 2003, theCompany partnered with State Theatre Company of SouthAustralia to produce and present Molière’s Scapin, adaptedand directed by Scott Witt.Touring ProgramQueensland Theatre Company tours annually into regionalQueensland, presenting education programs. In 2003 theCompany continued its strategic partnerships with otherperforming arts companies in regional centres. Theseprojects provided artist development programs in majorregional centres and smaller rural communities. Nationally,Queensland Theatre Company regularly presents coproductionswith other major producers, as well as sellingQueensland Theatre Company productions to majorpresenters.4A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Functions of the CompanyQueensland Theatre Company is a Statutory Authority of theQueensland Government established by an Act of theQueensland Parliament in 1970 (amended 2003). Thefunctions of the Company as set out in section 12 of theQueensland Theatre Company Act 1970 are:(a) to promote and encourage the development andpresentation of the arts of the theatre;(b) to promote and encourage public interest andparticipation in the arts of the theatre;(c) to promote and encourage either directly or indirectlythe knowledge, understanding, appreciation andenjoyment of drama and other arts of the theatre in alltheir expressions, forms and media;(d) to produce, present and manage plays, and other formsand types of theatre and entertainment in placesdetermined by the theatre company;(e) to establish and conduct schools, lectures, courses,seminars and other forms of education in drama andother arts of the theatre(f) to teach, train and instruct persons and promoteeducation and research in drama and other arts of thetheatre;(g) to provide or assist to provide theatres andappurtenances of theatres;(h) to encourage the involvement of persons resident inQueensland in the writing of plays and other aspects ofthe arts of the theatre;(i) to perform the functions given to the theatre companyunder another Act;(j) to perform functions that are incidental, complimentaryor helpful to, or likely to enhance the effective andefficient performance of, the functions mentioned inparagraphs (a) to (i);(k) to perform functions of the type to which paragraph (j)applies and which are given to the theatre company inwriting by the Minister.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t5

Chair’s Report2003 was a positive year for Queensland Theatre Companyof artistic highlights, significant developments in our goal ofdeveloping Queensland artists and strong financialperformance.I am pleased to report that the Company has ended the yearwith a surplus of $427,000 including a payment of $286,000received as part of the Reserves Incentive Scheme. The largecapacity of the Optus Playhouse remains a great challengeto the Company’s desire to building box office, as theseasons scheduled in that venue cannot provide sufficienttime for audience word of mouth.The 2003 result brings the Company’s overall position to$1,552,000 in accumulated reserves. With approximatelyhalf of the Company’s annual revenue derived from volatilebox office and the corporate sector, this is a very pleasingresult - in 1996, cumulative reserves had been reduced tojust $26,000. The Board is pleased with the result as it isan indicator of the Company’s positive response to thechallenges outlined in the Inquiry into the MajorPerforming Arts.The Company presented a total of 374 performances toQueensland audiences, playing to nearly 82,000 peoplethroughout the State. There were 247 performances in theCompany’s Brisbane season. The Company performed nineproductions in its season.Sponsorship and donation levels remained strong in 2003with a total cash and in kind contribution of more than$372,000. The Company extends sincere thanks to majorsponsors Accenture, CITEC, Origin Energy, Deacons Lawyersand John Holland Group. Thanks go also to SunMicrosystems, BDO Kendalls, Griffith University, RAGAustralia Coal, Brisbane Marriott Hotel, CommonwealthBank and Orlando Wyndham for their continued support.Funding from State and Federal Governments continues tobe vital and the Company extends its gratitude to bothGovernments for investing in the state and national culturethrough Queensland Theatre Company. I would like to takethis opportunity to thank the State Government, and mostparticularly the former Minister for Employment, Trainingand Youth and Minister for the Arts, The Hon Matt FoleyMLA, for his support and assistance of Queensland TheatreCompany.I thank the Board for their constant support and guidancefor the Company. I would like to pay special tribute to JudithMcLean, the outgoing Chair and Jennifer Flowers and StuartGlover, outgoing Board members. Thanks should also go toArtistic Director/CEO, Michael Gow, for his enthusiasm andtotal commitment in a year of significant change. Sue Hunt,the General Manager, resigned in 2003 leaving the Companyin a strong financial position and with a clear strategicdirection. Thanks also goes to incoming General ManagerLibby Anstis and staff for their amazing response to theconstant demands of a very challenging environment.Finally I would say a big thank you to our audiences, whocontinue to demonstrate their appreciation for the theatrewe bring to them.Dr Kate FoyChair6 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Artistic Director’s Report2003 was a year of success and new opportunities atQueensland Theatre Company. My fourth season with theCompany focused on the development of creative talent inQueensland, featuring plays written by Queenslandresidents, and an Emerging Artists’ Program of fourensemble actors and one Intern Director and one AssociateDirector. While in 2002 we spread our wings and touredproductions to Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Melbourne,Canberra and regional South Australia, our first full year inour new home provided the opportunity to continue ourcommitment to developing artists and writers in this state.We continued our innovative regional program, working withartists in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Toowoomba, SunshineCoast, Clermont and surrounding districts and Bundaberg.Our nine play mainstage program promised “sheeremotional impact” which we delivered in a year ofunpredictable theatre. There was the retelling of the classicPhedra and the hilarious adaptation of Molière’s Scapin,alongside two world premieres featuring Queensland writers– The Orphanage Project and Road to the She-Devil’s Salon,the latter being our first production of the winning play fromThe Queensland Premier’s Drama Award.Audiences responded positively to the lavish production ofNoël Coward’s We Were Dancing and enjoyed the intimatesetting for The Orphanage Project and The Lonesome West,both presented in Bille Brown studio. Ron Blair’s TheChristian Brothers struck a nostalgic chord with many of ourSeason Ticket Holders and everyone who saw it was gratefulfor the chance to see this classic performance of this classicAustralian play. Performance was also to the fore in ourother Australian work, David Williamson’s A Conversationwhich unleashed stunning performances from some ofQueensland’s finest actors.In 2003 Queensland Theatre Company provided 559 creativepositions to freelance theatre artists, of which 550 wereQueensland residents. We employed four full-time actorsand two full-time directors. The Emerging Artists’ Programextends to training and development of these artists over aperiod of at least 40 weeks. We are always seeking toprovide a career path for the truly talented individual. In thisway we build for the future. This is a significant investmenton the part of the Company and we thank the AustraliaCouncil for their financial support in making this programpossible.An initiative deserving special mention is the Company’spartnership with the Department of Premier and Cabinet tomount The Queensland Premier’s Drama Award – Theatreand Public Life. The concept, initiated by the Premier, willlead to more Queensland work being seen on stage. Ourproduction of the winning play, Road to the She-Devil’sSalon, which explored the shifting nature of character,values and social justice set in the Queensland landscape,was one of the highlights of the year. Our thanks go toPremier Peter Beattie MP for his support of this Award.My thanks go to outgoing Chair, Judith McLean, our newlyappointed Chair, Kate Foy, and the Board for their continuedsupport and contribution; the Company’s loyal anddedicated staff and all of the artists who worked with theCompany during the year. Thanks also goes to the State andFederal Governments, particularly the former Minister, TheHon Matt Foley MLA for his recognition of the Company’sneeds. There has also been excellent support from thecorporate sector who recognise that great theatre makesQueensland an attractive place to do business.Finally, I’d like to thank the audiences who support theCompany and its artists by attending our productions insuch numbers. In 2003, the Company presented a total of374 performances to Queensland audiences, playing toapproximately 82,000 people throughout the state. Weendorse our commitment to the audiences in our strategicplan and in our values. We build our work for them; we try tochallenge and entertain them; and without them we wouldnot be here.Michael GowArtistic Director/CEOThe Company’s youth and education program presented 115performances in regional Queensland. The Brisbanecomponent of the youth and education program connectedwith over 7,000 young Queenslanders. When regional andseason production attendances are taken into account, over19,000 school age children accessed the program in 2003.Ed Online, a web based program introduced in 2002,provided 1,792 students with the opportunity to speak withartists and discuss productions online.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t7

Board of Directors and StaffPATRONHer Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, ACGovernor of Queensland (from 29 July 2003)His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AOGovernor of Queensland (until 29 July 2003)BOARD OF DIRECTORSJudith McLean (Chair) (until 29 August 2003)Dr Kate Foy (Chair) (from 30 August 2003)Debra Bennett-McLeanAngela Betzien (from 27 March 2003)Caroline Dunphy (from 11 September 2003)Jennifer Flowers (until 2 February 2003)Stuart Glover (until 2 February 2003)Professor Glyn DavisBarton GreenDavid HarrisonBarbara HoulihanMarg O’DonnellState Government RepresentativeTerry O’Dwyer (from 27 March 2003)Simon Porter(Deputy Chair)Kevin RadbourneARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEOMichael GowGENERAL MANAGERLibby Anstis (from 25 August 2003)Sue Hunt (until 29 August 2003)Executive AssistantMiranda MasonArtistic Development Manager Fabienne Templeman (from 17 February 2003)Jamie Dawson (until 7 March 2003)Artistic Development CoordinatorUrsula DauthAssociate DirectorScott WittIntern DirectorLeticia Cáceres2003 Ensemble Mark ConaghanLaurel CollinsKellie LazarusBryan ProbetsCorporate Development ManagerCorporate Development TraineeJulie WoodwardSean O’ConnorEducation Program CoordinatorLinda PageEducation Liaison Officer Mitchell Holmes* (until 24 November 2003)*On secondment from Education Queensland8 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Board of Directors and StaffFinance ManagerAssistant AccountantFinance OfficerRachel FraserToni PostansRobin KoskiMarketing ManagerSimon HintonMarketing Coordinator Melissa Western (until 19 December 2003)Christopher Salter (from 8 December 2003)Season Ticket Sales Project ManagerJodi CharltonPublicity & Communications Coordinator Bronwyn KleppSales & Ticketing CoordinatorHelen MayesReceptionist/Promotions Coordinator Christopher Salter (until 5 December 2003)Receptionist Di Bottriell (from 8 December 2003Arts Administration Trainees Karen Blackburn (until 4 April 2003)Luke Johnstone (from 20 January 2003)Operations ManagerOperations CoordinatorKellie MayKate HardingProduction ManagerMichael KaempffTechnical Coordinator Paul Harrold (until 26 September 2003)Chris Sheahan (from 20 October 2003)Head of WardrobeHead CutterWardrobe TraineeHead of WorkshopCompany Carpenter/Head MechanistGayle MacGregorCraig RobertsMadeline TaylorPeter SandsJohn PierceCasual and Contract Staff:Cutter/Costume MakersCostume MakersTailorWig MakersWig Stylists/HairdressersJewellerMake-Up“Sheeremotionalimpact”Lara Barwick (O’Gorman)Saffron FirkinsErin KroschMarada ManussenVicki MartinBianca SevilRoselea SmithKellie FlynnRuth LowryVictoria Steyning-BrownMr ‘Gigi’ EmmiAnnette Miles (3AM Wigs)Cheryl NewtonMichael GreenVicki TregonningPaul McDowellJan HuggettA n n u a l R e p o r t9

Board of Directors and StaffWorkshop CarpentersProps MakersScenic ArtistsLighting TechniciansElectriciansStaging TechniciansAudio TechniciansSound ConsultantsBrendan AndrewsCraig GoddardRicky OlfaciousLyndon StaceJim ThurgoodChris BoothAleksis WaaralinnaR Shaun CaulfieldKerry RushtonMark SpitzerMarika SzentivanyCaroline Walker (Artistic Antics)Stewart BrownNeil CairnsVictoria FitzgeraldPaul HarroldShane HarroldBen HughesAnita KingKylie MitchellRebecca ReesCameron RickettsDean RussoTim ScottThomas LindenauTim ScottRichard AilsfordMartin BehnichMatt DeanCraig GoddardTony MaherGeoff MartinRicky OlfaciousGavin SawfordPeter SimmonsMatt StaplesMark SteinerMark BlackerTony BrumptonBruce GentnerBair MarksAnthony BrumptonChris Philippi10 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Board of Directors and StaffStage ManagersAssistant Stage ManagersStage Management SecondmentsPiano TunerArmourerSales & Ticketing (casuals)Front of HouseASSOCIATE ARTISTSCarol BurnsJean-Marc RussSven SwensonSue GoughSam FrenchTamara KalocsaiDanielle KellieChris PhilippiAllana SheardTravis ClarkeKylie DegenAmy FormanTanya MaloufChris SheahanFaith TimbsJames HarrisonSamantha JarrettAnita KingErin LynchKylie MitchelRebecca ReesMelanie StantonMichael RyanBob ParsonsChristine AmesLisa AnthonyKaren BlackburnJason ChanKatie CumminsKaren HillJaana HokkanenDorothy FarrellGavin SawfordValerie SparkesKaren BlackburnJason ChanJulian CurtisKylie DegenKellie FlynnJaana HokkanenTim JackmanSarah OgdenPhillip PetchDeirdree WallaceNiki-J WittLONDON REPRESENTATIVESYolande BirdDiana FranklinFOUNDING DIRECTORAlan Edwards, AM, MBE(1925 - 2003)“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 11

Board of Directors and StaffBoard MembersMembers of the Board of Queensland Theatre Company areappointed by the Governor-in-Council. The Board met eleventimes in 2003.Kate Foy (Chair from 30 August 2003)Dr Kate Foy is Associate Professor (Voice) and Director of thePerformance Centre at the University of SouthernQueensland (USQ). She holds a PhD from the University ofHawaii. Kate teaches in the fields of voice and speech, textanalysis, theatre history and professional development. Shealso directs for USQ’s Performance Centre. She trained forthe theatre in London and began her professional career (asKate Wilson) with Queensland Theatre Company in 1971where she appeared in more than 30 productions. Kate haspublished in the area of voice studies and actor training, andher research interests include contemporary Australiantheatre practice and cross-cultural performance. Shecurrently serves on the Queensland Studies Authority SAC(Arts) and is a member of Council at the University ofSouthern Queensland and the Board of Directors, EmpireTheatres, Toowoomba. She was appointed to the Board ofQueensland Theatre Company in August 2001.Judith McLean (Chair until 29 August 2003)Judith McLean is a Senior Lecturer in Drama, Academy of theArts, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She hasextensive experience in the Performing Arts and Educationsectors including: Chair, Queensland Minister for Justice andthe Arts’ Cultural Advisory Council Arts Queensland (1999-2002); Member, Promoting the Value of the Arts (PVA)Strategy, Australia Council (2000-2002); SteeringCommittee, Review of the Program of Assistance, SteeringCommittee Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry; Board ofDirectors, St Rita’s College Clayfield (2000); Board Memberand Deputy Chair, Theatre Fund of the Australia Council(1997-9); Board Member Queensland Theatre Company(1995-1999). Judith was a member of TN! Theatre CompanyBoard (1988-1990); State Panel Chair for Drama Board ofSenior Secondary School Studies (1990-1997); Co-convenor,International Drama and Education Congress (1993-95); andCo-convenor, Energex Brisbane Festival “Pushing theImagination” Symposium (1998). Judith also works as adirector and creator of Theatre for Young People and haspublished in the areas of arts policy, aesthetic education,and the development of new artistic work. She was firstappointed to the Board of Directors in June 1995 andappointed as Chair of the Board of Queensland TheatreCompany in 2000.Debra Bennett-McLeanDebra Bennet-McLean is a descendent of the Wakka Wakkaand Gubbi Gubbi Peoples of South-East Queensland and theKullali Peoples of South-West Queensland. Her current workis directly related to advocacy, training, research and policydevelopment within the arts and cultural sector. Activitiesalso include collaborative projects which increaseprofessional development opportunities and culturalinfrastructure for indigenous arts and cultural workers. Inaddition, projects which link members of the broadercommunity, multi-cultural community and indigenouscommunity to indigenous priorities of community buildingand reconciliation. Debra has been an Educator andCounsellor within Queensland primary, secondary andtertiary institutions and community centres, a WorkplaceTrainer, Project Manager, Program Coordinator, IndigenousArts and Cultural Development Consultant and IndigenousArt Curator.Angela BetzienAngela Betzien was recognised as a talented writer whileshe was a student, winning Queensland Theatre Company’sYoung Playwright’s Award in three successive years. Sincethen, she has graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Arts inDrama, held the position of Affiliate Writer (1998) and Writerin Residence (1998) at Queensland Theatre Company andwritten several plays on commission including Playboy ofthe Working Class and The Orphanage Project, which wereproduced as part of the Company’s mainstage season in2001 and 2003 respectively.Angela was Artistic Coordinator of La Boite Theatre’sSpringboards season of play readings in 2000 and is aco-founding member of The Real TV Project, a localindependent artistic team. Angela was appointed to theBoard in March 2003.Glyn Davis ACProfessor Glyn Davis has been Vice-Chancellor of GriffithUniversity since January 2002 and is also Chair of theAustralia and New Zealand School of Government. He waspreviously Director-General of the Queensland Departmentof Premier and Cabinet and an advisory board member forthe Queensland Symphony Orchestra.Caroline DunphyCaroline Dunphy is an actor, teacher and director havinggraduated from QUT’s Academy of the Arts with a Bachelordegree in acting in 1992. She is a senior member of FrankTheatre, has acted with a range of companies includingQueensland Theatre Company and La Boite and appeared inseveral short and feature films, as well on Australian andBritish television. Caroline was appointed to the Board inSeptember 2003.12 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Board of Directors and StaffBoard MembersBarton GreenBarton Green is the Chief Executive Officer of the KeepAustralia Beautiful Council (Qld) Inc, the National ExecutiveOfficer for Keep Australia Beautiful National Association anda Business Consultant. A journalist in the late 1970s, heworked for newspapers in Brisbane, Sydney and the GoldCoast. In 1986, he was appointed as an Organiser for theAustralian Journalists’ Association and was subsequentlyelected as Queensland Branch Secretary. He later worked asa freelance journalist and media trainer, including as ajournalism tutor and guest lecturer at a number ofQueensland universities. In 1992, Barton was appointed asMedia Advisor to the Environment and Heritage Minister.After leaving the Ministerial staff he established GreenMedia, which provided government liaison services,strategic and business planning advice and media planningservices. In 2002, Barton co-founded Three Plus, a Brisbanebasedbusiness and communications consultancy.David HarrisonDavid Harrison is a Professional Non-Executive CompanyDirector, who was previously State Secretary of theAustralian Manufacturing Workers’ Union from June 1994 toDecember 2003. His career with the AMWU spanned over 23years. He is Honorary President of the Queensland Councilof Unions (Queensland’s peak union council). David’sexperience includes: Deputy Chair, Port of BrisbaneCorporation (since July 1999); Director, Board of SunsuperPty Ltd (since 1994); Director, Board of QueenslandInvestment Corporation (since October 1998); Director,Industry Capability Network (since July 1990). Otherdirectorships include - Director, QCOS (Queensland Coal &Oil Shale Super Fund 2001 - 2003); Director, Queensland RailBoard (1992 – 1994); Director, SMART (Sugar Manufacturersof Australia Retirement Trust) Superannuation Fund (1987 -1994); Member, ASSI (Australian South Sea Islanders) Boardof Advice (2001 - 2003). David was appointed to the Board ofQueensland Theatre Company 30 August 2001.Barbara HoulihanBarbara Houlihan is a partner in legal firm Stephen Cominoand Cominos, a position she’s held since 1985. She has abroad background in common law, insurance, commercialand family law litigation and in dispute resolution. She hasbeen involved in volunteer work through Women’s LegalService and for various environmental groups. Barbara holdsa Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland, wasadmitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queenslandand the High Court of Australia in 1982 and has practisedcontinuously since.Marg O’DonnellMarg O’Donnell was appointed as the Director General ofArts Queensland on 22 February 2001. She has held a rangeof senior federal and state government positions in bothQueensland and Victoria. From August 1998 to February2001, Marg was Director General of two QueenslandGovernment departments – Equity and Fair Trading andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy andDevelopment. She was also Victoria’s first Legal Ombudsmanfrom December 1996 to August 1998. While Marg hasworked in a range of senior public sector positions, she hasa long-standing involvement and interest in the arts, servingon the Board of Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre Company forfour years.Terry O’DwyerTerry O’Dwyer is a chartered accountant and Chairman ofBDO Kendalls. He is a graduate of the University ofQueensland in commerce and holds a post graduate diplomain advanced accounting. He is a fellow of the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia and of the AustralianInstitute of Company Directors. He practices in corporatefinance and advice. He has previously held appointments asa Commissioner of the Legal Aid Commission, a member ofthe Brisbane North Regional Health Authority and was theAttorney General’s representative on the Law Society’sGrants Committee.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 13

Board of Directors and StaffBoard MembersKevin RadbourneBorn and educated in Brisbane, Kevin has enjoyed a longand active artistic and administrative involvement with thearts sector as an actor, director, producer and CEO. Positionsheld include Executive Director, Arts Queensland; DeputyExecutive Director, Office of Arts and Cultural Development;Deputy Director, Queensland Performing Arts Centre;Coordinating Producer, Brisbane Festival. Previous BoardDirectorships include Chairman, Brisbane Arts Theatre;Deputy Chairman, Queensland Cultural Centre Trust; PacificFilm and Television Commission; Pacific Film Festivals Ltd;Library Board of Queensland; State Library FoundationCouncil; Queensland Performing Arts Trust. He also sat onthe Boards of the Queensland Museum; Queensland ArtGallery; Queensland Biennial Festival of Music; wasChairman Commonwealth Regional Arts Fund (Qld) andmember, Public Libraries Advisory Committee (Qld),Queensland Cultural Advisory Council, Cultural MinistersCouncil Standing Committee and QUT Cultural PrecinctFundraising Working Group. Brisbane Arts Theatre awardedhim life membership in 1980.Simon PorterSimon Porter is a Partner with Accenture, leading theirgovernment practice in Queensland. Simon has a Bachelorof Commerce degree from the University of Queensland andhas been Chairman of the Queensland Branch of theAustralian Information Industry Association (AIIA), theQueensland Information Technology andTelecommunications Awards and the QueenslandInformation Technology and Telecommunications Forum.He is currently a Director of the Mater Hospitals’ Trust.14 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Board of Directors and StaffExecutive staffMichael Gow – Artistic DirectorAs a director, Michael has worked with Sydney TheatreCompany, where he was Associate Director from 1991 to1993, Company B Belvoir, Black Swan Theatre Company,Griffin Theatre Company, State Theatre Company of SouthAustralia, Australian Theatre for Young People, Playbox,Opera Australia, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Festival andQueensland Theatre Company. He has also directed for theacclaimed Warehouse Theatre, Croydon, UK.Michael’s writing credits for stage, screen and radio areextensive. His plays include the multi-award winning playAway, hailed as a modern classic of the Australian theatreand now one of the most performed Australian workswritten. Other plays include The Kid, On Top of The World,Europe, 1841, the award winning Furious, Sweet Phoebe,also an award winner, and Live Acts on Stage. A number ofhis works have been produced and performed internationallyincluding major seasons in the UK and US. For television hehas written the mini-series Eden’s Lost, directed by NeilArmfield, and for ABC Television Art’n’Life. For radio,Michael adapted his play Europe for broadcast in Australiaand Europe and wrote The Astronaut’s Wife for ABC Radio.Artistic posts held by Michael include Chair of Griffin Theatreand Board Member of the Australian Theatre for YoungPeople. He is currently a Board Member of Interplay, theinternational young playwriting conference held inTownsville.Sue Hunt – General Manager (until 29 August2003)Before moving to Queensland Theatre Company, Sue Huntheld the position of General Manager at Geelong PerformingArts Centre, Victoria from 1995 to 1999, after working withthe Victoria State Opera as Technical Director for six years.In an extensive career in the Arts sector, Sue has alsoworked with a number of Australia’s leading artsorganisations including the Victorian Arts Centre, Playboxand Melbourne Theatre Company. Sue was a member of theVictorian Council for the Arts, the Arts Minister’s PeakAdvisory Body from 1996-1999, and has held board positionsfor Back to Back Theatre and The Courthouse Youth ArtsProject. She has also held the honorary position of Presidentof the Australasia Performing Arts Centre Association andother key organisations including the Australian Presenter’sGroup, Queensland Biennial Festival of Music, Youth ArtsQueensland and Asialink. Sue resigned from QueenslandTheatre Company in August 2003 to take up the role ofDirector – Performing Arts at the Sydney Opera House.Libby Anstis – General Manager (from 25 August2003)Libby Anstis has had more than 12 years experience in theperforming arts industry in Queensland with a variety of keyroles in Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the ENERGEXBrisbane Festival and Centenary of Federation Queensland.She holds a Bachelor of Business – Communication fromQUT and began her career in marketing and development forQueensland Symphony Orchestra. During this time she wasChair of the joint arts marketing consortium, Ticketsave,comprising major performing arts companies in Queensland.In her seven years with the orchestra, Libby spent the lasttwo as General Manager of the organisation, before takingup the position of Producer – Music Program for theENERGEX Brisbane Festival. Libby held two roles atCentenary of Federation Queensland, joining as CommunityProgram Manager in 1999 and taking over as ExecutiveDirector in 2000. She joined Queensland Theatre Companyin August 2003 in the role of General Manager.Rachel Fraser – Finance ManagerRachel holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University ofQueensland and a Graduate Diploma in AdvancedAccounting at QUT. Rachel pursued a career in CharteredAccounting until 1996 when she travelled overseas, workingin the London banking and finance industry. Rachel returnedto Brisbane in early 1998 and worked with QueenslandTreasury, before joining Queensland Theatre Company inJanuary 1999. Rachel is a member of the Institute ofChartered Accountants.Michael Kaempff – Production ManagerMichael joined Queensland Theatre Company in 1997 asProduction Manager. Michael has worked with companiesthroughout Australia as a Stage Manager, includingCompany B Belvoir, Australian Opera, Sydney TheatreCompany, State Opera of South Australia and New MoonTheatre Company. Michael also worked as a Stage Managerwith the English National Opera and other companies in theUnited Kingdom. Michael was the Production Manager forthe New Zealand tour of Cats, and the Australian and NewZealand tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. He has also workedas a Production Manager with Bell Shakespeare Company,the Festival of Sydney and for several national touringproductions. Before joining Queensland Theatre Company,Michael was Production Manager for Ric Birch, whosecompany Spectak produced the Olympic Games ceremonies.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 15

Board of Directors and StaffExecutive staffSimon Hinton – Marketing ManagerSimon joined Queensland Theatre Company in 2000. Heworked in a number of roles for various arts organisationsincluding Executive Officer of the Australian Dance Council -Ausdance (NSW), Project Marketing Officer at Sydney’s GlenStreet Theatre and Manager of Wildfire World Theatre, ayouth theatre company with which he toured extensivelythrough Australia and Europe. Simon has a BA with majors inDrama, Philosophy and Religious Studies (ANU), an MA inTheatre Studies (UNSW) and a Graduate Certificate in ArtsManagement (UTS).Jamie Dawson – Artistic DevelopmentManager (until 7 March 2003)Prior to joining Queensland Theatre Company, Jamie held theposition of Administrator at Cement Box Theatre, introducinga variety of projects which helped to raise the profile of thiscommunity based theatre in South East Queensland. Jamiehas been involved with a variety of independent andprofessional theatre companies since entering theprofession in 1993. He has worked in over 40 productions asa director, lighting designer, designer, technician, stagemanager and actor, before settling into direction and lightingdesign. Jamie left the company in March 2003 to take up therole of film and video director for Young People Speak Out inEdinburgh.Fabienne Templemann Artistic DevelopmentManager (from 17 February 2003)Fabienne joined Queensland Theatre Company as ArtisticDevelopment Manager in February 2003 after four years withState Theatre Company of South Australia in the role ofArtistic Administrator. During her time at State Theatre,Fabienne worked with two of the Company’s ArtisticDirectors – Rodney Fisher AM and Rosalba Clemente. In2000 Fabienne was seconded to Arts SA, the SouthAustralian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, asManager Lead Agencies where she monitored the interestsof eight major arts organisations in the state’s arts portfolio.Before moving to Adelaide, Fabienne experienced a broadrange of arts practice in Queensland from positions atQPAC’s catering company, QPAC box office, QueenslandTheatre Company’s subscriptions, to a small artsmanagement company called Australian Arts Enterprisewhere she represented visual artists and contributed tomarketing consultancies. Fabienne holds a Bachelor of Arts(Drama) from QUT’s Academy of the Arts and a Master ofBusiness majoring in International Management from QUT’sbusiness faculty. She has also commenced a Bachelor ofLaws at Adelaide University.Kellie May – Operations ManagerKellie joined Queensland Theatre Company in 2002.Previously she held the position of Venue Sales Coordinatorat the Adelaide Festival Centre. During this time she wasresponsible for venue contracting arrangements workingclosely with the Australian Ballet Company, State Opera ofSouth Australia, State Theatre Company of South Australiaand national and international commercial producers. Kelliecompleted her Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Drama, in 1997and graduated as a director majoring in theatre directionfrom Flinders University Drama Centre. As a component ofher graduating project she was assistant director for TheRed Sun performed in Japan and at the Adelaide Festival ofArts. In 1997, she was Assistant Director for Company BBelvoir’s production of Black Mary and for State TheatreCompany of South Australia production of Tales fromArabian Nights. Her experience includes stage managementfor the Adelaide Festival Centre’s Compagnie Maguy Marinand Venue Coordinator for the Festival of Ideas in Adelaideas well as for The Telstra Adelaide Festival of Arts 2000.Julie Woodward – Corporate DevelopmentManagerJulie joined Queensland Theatre Company in September2002. She was previously employed at the Adelaide FestivalCentre as a Development Executive. In that capacity sheworked with a variety of organizations and programsincluding the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Made to Move,Adelaide Festival of Arts, Feast Festival and the State TheatreCompany of South Australia. Prior to joining the AdelaideFestival Centre, Julie worked as a Fundraising CampaignManager for the Band of the South Australia Police andSANTOS Stadium, both in Adelaide. Julie holds a Bachelor ofArts (Communication Studies) from the University of SouthAustralia with majors in cultural studies, media and drama.Linda Page – Education Program CoordinatorLinda holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, Media Studies andDrama and has completed honours in theatre studies at theUniversity of Queensland. Her academic interests lie in artsfestivals, contemporary Australian drama, youth arts policyand development. Prior to joining Queensland TheatreCompany in July 2002, she was the Theatre Administrator ofSchonell and Cement Box Theatres. Linda has acted asadvisor and mentor to members of the student theatrecompany Underground Productions. She has been involvedwith numerous independent, theatre in education, youththeatre, and theatre for young people companies includingDeBase, Cracka Theatre Troupe, Front Productions andWoodford Children’s Festival. She was the ProducitonManager for two emerging directors in La Boite’sdevelopment initiative, D-Lab, and is a Partner with BetterThan Nuthin’ Productions. She is currently on the advisoryboard for the Australian Drama Studies Centre.16 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Major Achievements in 2003Cultural Events – Brisbane Mainstage Season➣ Presented nine plays in Brisbane, three of which were byQueensland residents➣ Presented two world premiere seasons, Road to the She-Devil’s Salon, by Sven Swenson, the first winner of TheQueensland Premier’s Drama Award – Theatre andPublic Life, and The Orphanage Project by AngelaBetzien➣ Provided 559 artistic opportunities, of which 550 werefilled by resident Queenslanders➣ Total subscription base of 5,053 Season Ticket Holders➣ Total attendances of 81,448Regional Queensland Programs➣ Regional Queensland tour of SHOW played in 115schools and to more than 12,000 students➣ Continued Regional Partnerships Program with 11➣➣➣partners in eight regions56 regional artists and 22 Brisbane based artistsengaged in Regional Partnerships Program218 workshop attendees from 75 workshops38 performances with a total of 2,395 attendeesTouring➣Partnership with State Theatre Company of SouthAustralia to co-produce Molière’s Scapin, adapted byScott Witt, for Brisbane and Adelaide seasonsWriting➣ 15 play readings of works by Queensland playwrights(includes 4 overseas readings of Queensland work)➣ Three playwriting competitions – The QueenslandPremier’s Drama Award – Theatre and Public Life, YoungPlaywrights’ Awards and the George Landen Dann AwardArtistic Development and Secondments➣ Intern and Associate Directors received professionaldevelopment and training➣ Four actors were employed full-time, creating the onlyemerging artist ensemble in a theatre company inAustralia➣ 22 university students secondedCommissions and Development➣ Production of Road to the She Devil’s Salon, winningplay of The Queensland Premier’s Drama Award➣ Commissioned Angela Betzien for The OrphanageProject➣ Commissioned David Brown for Eating Ice Cream WithYour Eyes Closed and undertook creative developmentworkshops➣ Development grant for Matthew Ryan for Julia Rose, aspart of The Works program➣ Script development for Eyes of Isabella by Phillip DeanAudience Development➣Increase in total student attendance by 42% to almost20,000 students attending or participating inQueensland Theatre Company events in 2003.Youth and Education➣➣➣➣➣115 performances of SHOW in regional and metropolitanQueensland with an audience of more than 12,0004,000 students attended mainstage performancesTheatre Residency Week and Theatre Intensivesemployed 31 artists and engaged 139 studentsIntroduction of School Perfomance AwardsWork experience program offered places to 13 studentsAccess➣54 bonus events including play briefings, play readingsand nights with the artistsIndustry Development➣ Attendance by Queensland Theatre Company staff at avariety of courses and training sessions➣ Provision of resources and advice to local artists, groupsand theatre companiesPolicy➣The Company regularly provides information and policyadvice to Government“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 17

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonTHE CHRISTIAN BROTHERSby Ron BlairA Sydney Theatre Company productionCremorne Theatre, QPAC18 February to 22 March 2003Peter CarrollPhoto: Tracey SchrammDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerAssociate DirectorLighting Realiser andTechnical ManagerStage ManagerCastThe Christian BrotherJohn BellLaurence EastwoodBrett GrahamJennifer FlowersBernie TanCatherine Wheaton-LynchPeter Carroll“… it is a great and entertainingpiece of theatre. And it’s hard toconceive of it being done anybetter than this.”Australian Financial Review“It is a tour de force.”The Courier-Mail18 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

A CONVERSATIONby David WilliamsonOptus Playhouse, QPAC24 March to 12 April 2003Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonL-R: Rebecca Murphy, Carol BurnsPhoto: Rob MaccollDirectorJean-Marc RussDesignerBruce McKinvenLighting DesignerMatt ScottComposer/Sound Designer Pete Goodwin (smear)Stage ManagerDanielle KellieAssistant Stage Manager Travis ClarkeStage Management Secondment James HarrisonCastCoral WilliamsCarol BurnsLorinCarita FarrerJackPeter FeeneyBob ShorterMichael FordeDerek MilsomKevin HidesBarbara MilsomSally McKenzieGail WilliamsRebecca MurphyMick WilliamsMarc Richards“… a play of searing intensity …”The Australian“… powerful theatre.”The Australian“In every dramatic and technical respect… a superbly presented andaccomplished production …”The Courier-Mail“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 19

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonROAD TO THE SHE-DEVIL’S SALONby Sven SwensonBille Brown Studio,Queensland Theatre Company7 April to 10 May 2003L-R: Peter Marshall, Sue Dwyer,Queenie van de ZandtPhoto: Rob MaccollDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerComposer/Sound DesignerSong LyricsAssistant DirectorStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerStage Management SecondmentScott WittAlison RossJo CurreyColin WebberSven SwensonLeticia CáceresTamara KalocsaiAmy FormanAnita KingMusic for “Venus Tomboy” and “Any Pearls I Find” composed by SusanHawkinsCast“Scott Witt’s direction ismarvellous …”The Courier-Mail“… a landmark theatrical event …”The Australian“… Road to the She-Devil’s Salonis rich vindication of the purposeand direction of our QueenslandTheatre Company …”The Courier-MailLurlene/Muller/AinslieHarley/Brewster/ColGraceShane/TedRaineyTerry/DougLes/String/LickerfordDeidreLaurel CollinsMark ConaghanSue DwyerRon KellyKellie LazarusPeter MarshallBryan ProbetsQueenie van de Zandt20 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGGby Peter NicholsCremorne Theatre, QPAC19 May to 21 June 2003Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonL-R: Sarah Kennedy, Paul Denny, Holly GrahamPhoto: Rob MaccollDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerAssistant DirectorDialect CoachStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerStage Management SecondmentCastFreddieBrianJoeSheilaPamGraceCarol BurnsAlison RossDavid WaltersLeticia CáceresHelen HowardSamantha FrenchFaith TimbsMelanie StantonStu CochranePaul DennyHolly GrahamSarah KennedyCaroline KennisonKaye Stevenson“Denny … is superb …”The Courier-Mail“… a moving and provocative piece oftheatre, beautifully designed, directedand performed.”Time Off”Carol Burns has successfully madethe transition from actor to director.”Brisbane News“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 21

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonWE WERE DANCINGby Noël CowardOptus Playhouse, QPAC7 to 26 July 2003DirectorMichael GowMusical DirectorHelen RussellDesignerRobert KempLighting DesignerMatt ScottSound DesignerMark BlackerChoreographerLouise DeleurMusic ArrangerJamie ClarkAssistant DirectorLeticia CáceresVaudeville CoachScott WittVoice/Accent ConsultantMelissa AgnewSinging TutorAntonia BreenRepetiteurKath McGrathStage ManagerAllana SheardAssistant Stage ManagerTanya MaloufStage Management Secondment Rebecca Rees (QUT)CastWe Were Dancing/ Red Peppers/ Shadow PlayLouise/VictoriaMelinda ButelGeorge/Bert/Young ManMark ConaghanEva/SibylKellie LazarusMajor Blake/Mr Edwards/Michael Joss McWilliamClara/Lilly/MarthaAmanda MuggletonHubert/George/GeorgeDennis OlsenKarl/Alf/SimonJean-Marc RussMaid/Mabel/LenaNiki-J WittL-R: Dennis Olsen, Mark Conaghan, Amanda MuggletonPhoto: Rob Maccoll“… this show shines through highproduction values and a heartfeltrespect for the text.”Brisbane News“Designer Robert Kemp and lightingdesigner Matt Scott have created aset that generated applause all onits own …”Brisbane News“Melinda Butel and Jean-Marc Russ aredazzling …”RAVE MagazineMusical EnsembleDouble Bass/ConductorViolinTrumpetDrums/PercussionPianoReedsHelen RussellShenton GregoryJohn HoffmanJohn ParkerSteve RussellDiana Tolmie22 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

THE LONESOME WESTby Martin McDonaghBille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre Company4 August to 6 September 203Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonT-B: Kellie Jones, Hayden Spencer, Iain GardinerPhoto: Rob MaccollDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerComposer/Sound DesignerAssistant Director/Fight DirectorVoice/Accent ConsultantStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerStage Management SecondmentCastValeneGirleenFather WelshColemanJon HalpinBruce McKinvenMatt ScottAndy McDonellScott WittMelissa AgnewChris PhilippiAmy FormanKylie MitchellIain GardinerKellie JonesBryan ProbetsHayden Spencer“… the acting was outstanding …”Brisbane News“… some of the darkest and funniestmoments you could hope to find intheatre.”Time Off“Director Jon Halpin shows a deft handin making it all work so well.”www.stagediary.com“Halpin has been brave enough to turnthe black humour up to full …”The Courier-Mail“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 23

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonPHEDRAby Racine,adaptation by Robert David McDonaldPowerhouse Theatre,Brisbane Powerhouse15 September to 11 October 2003Anita HeghPhoto: Rob MaccollDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerComposer/Sound DesignerIntern DramaturgeStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerStage Management SecondmentCastAriciaOenoneTheseusPhedraHippolytusPanopeTheramenesMichael GowRobert KempMatt ScottBrett ColleryPhillip StorkAllana SheardChris SheahanErin LynchRebecca DalePenny EveringhamSteven GrivesAnita HeghJason KlarweinJodie Le VesconteLeo Wockner“Gow and his disciplined castsucceed wonderfully …”Time Off“It’s all brilliant.”Time Off“… one of the great works of theatrehas worked its spell and we feelprivileged to have witnessed it.”The Australian24 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

THE ORPHANAGE PROJECTby Angela BetzienBille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre Company20 October to 15 NovemberMajor AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonL-R: Laurel Collins, Fiona DoylePhoto: Stephen HenryDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerComposer/Sound DesignerPuppetry Consultant/DesignerCultural ConsultantChoreographerFight ChoreographerVoice/Accent ConsultantStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerStage Management SecondmentLeticia CáceresTanja BeerJo CurreyPete Goodwin (smear)Jonathon OxladeCheryl BuchananFiona DoyleNiki-J WittHelen HowardChris PhilippiKylie DeganSamantha Jarrett“… Betzien’s script is a model oftheatrical writing … its writer has a brighttheatrical future. ”The Australian“… an epic, visually and aurallystriking work.”Time OffCastJoe/Horrocks/Mulgray/DoctorMaude/Mrs JonesRed/Mr Jones/Hardgrave/GuardMin/Rosie/Lily/Deborah WilsonPip/Miss Little/Pregnant GirlGrace/Blackskirt/Pat“Sheeremotionalimpact”Jonathan BrandLaurel CollinsMark ConaghanFiona DoyleKellie LazarusJodie Le VesconteA n n u a l R e p o r t 25

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Mainstage Brisbane SeasonSCAPINby Molière, adapted by Scott WittA co-production withState Theatre Company of South AustraliaThe Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre27 October to 15 November 2003Optus Playhouse, QPAC24 November to 14 December 2003L-R: Andy McDonell, Andrew Cory,Helen Cassidy, Bryan Probets, Bridget DoylePhoto: Matt NettheimDirectorDesignerLighting DesignerComposer/Foley ArtistStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerCastScapinNérine/Policeman/MessengerHyacinthe/PolicemanSylvestreMr HoratioGéronteHead Policeman/BaggageHandler/CarlosArganteZerbinette/PolicemanLéanderOctaveScott WittDean HillsMark SheltonAdam CouperFrancoise PironPaige Goodwin (Adelaide)Tanya Malouf (Brisbane)Paul BlackwellBridget BoyleHelen CassidyAndrew CoryAdam CouperMichael HabibAnnie LeeAndy McDonellCaroline MignoneJustin MooreBryan Probets“… one slick production thatswims along ... on a sea ofspirited hi-jinks.”Brisbane News”… a theatrical jewel.”The Adelaide Advertiser“Witt’s direction is delightfullydeft, incorporating some of thebest stage businessimaginable.”The Sunday Mail (Adelaide)“… a clever reworking ofclassical material and a vibrantcontemporary production in itsown right.”www.theblurb.com.au26 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Regional Partnerships ProgramQueensland Theatre Company continued its partnershipswith several key regional organisations in 2003, with anemphasis on artist and audience development initiatives andcreative partnerships with educational institutions.Queensland Theatre Company’s goals for the program were:➣ Enhancing regional activities➣ Developing artists in regional areas➣ Developing audience in regional areas➣ Enhancing relationships between Queensland TheatreCompany and professional organizations in regionalQueensland➣ Assisting the Government’s priority of ‘Better Quality ofLife’ through ‘community capacity building’➣ Continuing regional touring through schools, developingstudents’ appreciation of theatre and the arts➣ Furthering Queensland Government’s priority of ‘Morejobs for Queensland’ by creating employmentopportunitiesJust Us Theatre Ensemble (JUTE) – CairnsQueensland Theatre Company provided voice tutor, DiannaNixon, for a two week period in 2003. Dianna worked withlocal artists to assist with what was identified as a keyweakness in this region’s artists. Dianna also led forumsupskilling local voice coaches to assist in their training anddelivery.Sue Rider completed a four week residency as dramaturgewith JUTE in Cairns. The residency involved working withlocal playwrights in the Enter Stage Write program todevelop their scripts through one-on-one dramaturgy andgroup sessions and assessment of the first draft of TheNorth Myth Project, a collaborative writing project. The 11Enter Stage Write playwrights were divided into threeworking streams according to their experience and scriptswere developed for presentation as rehearsed publicreadings at the JUTE Playwrights’ Conference.Opera North – MackayKurt Duval, a circus performer and actor, was QueenslandTheatre Company’s artist in residence with Opera North inMackay. Kurt led workshops with the Anti Matter TrashQueens for the Apparatus and Hand Project over a threeweek period. As part of the project, Kurt developed a storyboard, choreographed and filmed scenes of thedevelopmental work and played a character role in the film.He also spent some time on forward planning for OperaNorth’s performance project in 2004.Crossroad Arts – MackayLaurel Collins and Kellie Lazarus, two of the 2003 ensembleactors, worked with Crossroad Arts in Mackay, assisting inthe development of a number of projects.Laurel spent eight weeks as artist in residence in Mackaypresenting acting skills workshops, assisting in creating anew work with the Mackay Women’s Health Centre calledThe Lives & Deaths of Evie Sharman in which she played thelead role, and learnt how to design, rig and operate lights onthe Crossroad Arts production of Animal Farm which thentoured to Brisbane Powerhouse. Laurel also helped researchthe story of the Rawson family who lived in Mackay in the1860’s for Crossroad Arts.Kellie Lazarus performed a six week residency at CrossroadArts where she developed a one woman show called TheHollow based on a local family, the Rawsons. The play wasperformed at The Mackay Entertainment Centre where itplayed from 3 to 5 September. There is interest in CrossroadArts touring the show in 2004 along with the Rawson Archiveexhibition from the State Library of Queensland.University of Southern Queensland (USQ)and the Empire Theatre – ToowoombaIn partnership with University of Southern Queensland andEmpire Theatre, Queensland Theatre Company helped toestablish a new professional youth theatre company on theDarling Downs, QUE Theatre Inc. The new company wasfounded in 2003 as an incorporated association with amembership base and management committee. QUEemployed a part-time Administrator with the financialassistance of Empire Theatre and Queensland TheatreCompany. The fledgling organisation took on responsibilityfor programs that had been developed over the previous twoyear’s of the partnership between USQ, Empire Theatre andQueensland Theatre Company.Queensland Theatre Company continued the development ofyoung artists in the Toowoomba region through contributingto programs now offered by QUE Theatre Inc. QUE offered aseries of skills development workshops in acting,playbuilding and devising, voice and stage combat to QUEfestparticipants and third year USQ Theatre Studiesstudents. Queensland Theatre Company provided tutors fortwo of these workshops - Jason Klarwein (acting), Scott Wittand Niki-J Witt (stage combat).QUE-fest participants use their new-found skills to devisetheir own works for presentation to a public audience.Sandro Colarelli, our artist in residence, worked with QUE-Fest participants and third year USQ Theatre Studiesstudents to develop and rehearse a performance for publicpresentation at the Empire Theatre’s Chapel on 10 and 11October.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 27

Major AchievementsCultural Events - Regional Partnerships ProgramSunshine Coast Play Readings –Noosa, Maleny and CaloundraQueensland Theatre Company toured a rehearsed playreading on the Sunshine Coast as part of the RegionalPartnerships Program with an audience development andrelationship building focus. The reading of After Dinner byAndrew Bovell was directed by Leticia Cáceres. The cast wasCarol Burns, Damien Cassidy, Paul Denny, Helen Howard andJodie Le Vesconte. Quensland Theatre Company SeasonTicket Holders were able to enjoy the play reading free ofcharge and other patrons paid $5 each. This projectprovided an opportunity for people on the Sunshine Coast toexperience professional Queensland actors performing intheir region. Our partners in this project were the NoosaLong Weekend Festival and the Maleny Arts Council.Tropic Sun - TownsvilleQueensland Theatre Company concentrated on skillsdevelopment workshops with professional artists inTownsville. Melissa Agnew led a series of voice workshopsduring a week-long residency in Townsville. The Tropic SunEnsemble, TLC, and performers from La Luna participated inthe workshops along with community members.Bundaberg Players Inc - BundabergQueensland Theatre Company provided Christopher Beckeyas artist in residence for a project with the BundabergPlayers. Christopher, who has solid Shakespearianexperience, provided the local actors with workshops invoice, character development and general acting skills andassisted with developing their production of Macbeth. TheBundaberg Players sold 871 tickets to the production ofMacbeth with two sold out schools performances.Central Highlands projectLeticia Cáceres, 2003 ensemble actors Laurel Collins andMark Conaghan, together with stage managementsecondment Allira Power presented a series of workshopsfor high school students in Clermont and the surroundingregion. Over 100 students took part in the workshops. Aquarter of the small town’s population attended the finalperformance on 18 August. As a direct result of the studentresponse to the workshops, Clermont High School isinvestigating the possibility of introducing drama as asubject in their curriculum.Scott Witt also worked with Tropic Sun’s ensemble, TLC, asartist in residence presenting a week-long series ofclowning, slapstick and street theatre workshops. Eachmember of the ensemble created a routine based on theirlearnings from the workshops. The purpose of theworkshops was to further develop the skills of the ensembleto prepare them for work on a commedia dell’arteproduction later in the year.2003 Regional Partnerships Program StatisticsRegion Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number ofRegional Brisbane Attendances Workshops Performances AttendancesArtists Artists at Workshops (based on at1 w’shop/day) PerformancesCairns 19 2 19 30 11 (readings) n/aMackay (Opera North) 8 1 8 10 n/a n/aMackay (Crossroad Arts) n/a 2 n/a n/a 10 326Toowoomba 5 5 25 10 2 171Townsville 10 2 42 10 1 N/ABundaberg 14 1 14 5 10 871Central Highlands n/a 3 110 10 1 550Sunshine Coast n/a 6 n/a n/a 3 477Totals 56 22 218 75 38 239528 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Artistic DevelopmentOpportunities for Freelance Theatre PersonnelActor...................................................................................................93Assessor ...............................................................................................5Assistant Director .................................................................................4Assistant Stage Manager ....................................................................10Associate Director.................................................................................1Camera Operator...................................................................................1Choreographer......................................................................................3Circus Performer ...................................................................................1Composer/Sound Designer ..................................................................8Costume Maker...................................................................................14Cultural Consultant...............................................................................3Designer..............................................................................................10Dialect/Voice Coach ............................................................................5Director...............................................................................................20Dramaturge.........................................................................................12Fight Choreographer.............................................................................5Guest Speaker ....................................................................................10Hair Stylist............................................................................................7Head Electrician ...................................................................................9Head Mechanist ...................................................................................9Head Mechanist/Company Carpenter...................................................1House Parent........................................................................................6Jewellery Maker....................................................................................2Lighting Coordinator ...........................................................................11Lighting Designer .................................................................................9Licenced Electrician ..............................................................................7Make Up Artist......................................................................................5Music Arranger......................................................................................1Musical Director....................................................................................1Musical Ensemble members.................................................................6Production Manager .............................................................................1Production Photographer....................................................................16Props/Furniture Maker .........................................................................7Pyro Technician .....................................................................................1Radio Mic Technician ............................................................................1Repetiteur .............................................................................................1Scenic Artists ......................................................................................12Secondments (other than SM) ...........................................................22Singing Tutor.........................................................................................1Sound Consultant.................................................................................5Sound Operator....................................................................................2Special Effects Coordinator ..................................................................2Stage Carpenter ..................................................................................12Stage Electrician.................................................................................22Stage Management Secondment .........................................................8Stage Managers..................................................................................13Stage Mechanist .................................................................................19Technical Coordinator...........................................................................2Vaudeville Coach...................................................................................1Wardrobe Coordinator ..........................................................................2Wardrobe Dresser ................................................................................7Wardrobe Maintenance ........................................................................9Wardrobe Mistress................................................................................1Wig Dresser ..........................................................................................4Wig Maker ............................................................................................5Workshop Facilitator...........................................................................72Workshop Manager...............................................................................1Writer .................................................................................................31Total Opportunities for Artists ..................559Total Opportunities for Queenslanders ....550“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 29

Artistic DevelopmentWriting ProgramThe Queensland Premier’s Drama Award –Theatre and Public LifeThe Queensland Premier’s Drama Award – Theatre andPublic Life encourages Queensland playwrights to develop abody of work focusing on Queensland life, our collectiveexperiences of living in Queensland with resonances inpublic life. This award is unique in that it provides theopportunity for the professional and creative development ofa number of Queensland writers and contains a commitmenton behalf of the Company to stage the work of the winningwriter. This innovative program, conceived by the Premier ofQueensland, The Hon. Peter Beattie MP, puts Queensland atthe forefront of writing development for the theatre acrossthe country.In 2003, Queensland Theatre Company presented thewinning play from the inaugural Award, Sven Svenson’sRoad to the She-Devil’s Salon. Details of this productionare included in the Cultural Events – Brisbane Season, onpage 20.In 2003, Queensland Theatre Company called for writers tosubmit their expressions of interest for The QueenslandPremier’s Drama Award in 2004-2005 and received a total of40 entries from throughout the state. The judges MichaelGow, Professor Sharon Bell (Pro Vice Chancellor, Equity andCommunity Partnerships, Griffith University), Mr PeterBridgman (Department of Premier and Cabinet) and Mr IanBrown (Executive Director, Playlab Inc.) met on 7 November2003 and agreed on a shortlist of three plays:Constance Drinkwater and the Final Days of Somerset byStephen CarletonWelcome to Dreamland by Philip ChappellMano Nera by Adam GrossettiThese three plays were given dramaturgical support byrenowned dramaturge Peter Matheson and the Company’sartistic staff throughout November and December 2003. Thedramaturgical development of the scripts will continue in2004 and the winner of The Queensland Premier’s DramaAward will be announced following their public readings inJune 2004.The Works 2003The Works is Queensland Theatre Company’s annualprogram of rehearsed public play readings. In the last threeyears this program has provided audiences with anopportunity to experience a wide range of new and classicworks read by professional actors. In 2003, QueenslandTheatre Company formed unique partnerships withinternational companies for The Works:American Repertory Theatre (USA)Royal Exchange Theatre Company (UK)Theatre Network (Canada)The Necessary Stage (Singapore)Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes (Sydney) in association withthe Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz (Germany).Each partner company selected one work in development tobe read alongside the Queensland work in development,Julia Rose by Matthew Ryan. This local play was givendramaturgical support by Queensland Theatre Company andthe partner companies throughout the year. Julia Rose alsoreceived rehearsed readings by the partner companies inEngland, Canada and Singapore, showcasing emergingQueensland talent to an international audience.Julia Rose is a haunting story about a father and his son andghosts of an unresolved past. It explores the complexity oflove, power, guilt and truth.The selected overseas plays were:The Dead Wait by Paul Herzberg (England)Based on a true story, Paul Herzberg’s play follows the storyof Josh Gilmore, a young athlete turned soldier caught up inthe violence of the Angolan War.Masquerade (or Dies Irae) by Sean Callaghan (Canada)The plays explores the question of who or what can callitself anything in an age when all answers have beendeclared corrupt and all stories collapse into death. The playalso explores its own identity by pushing theatricalconventions.The Last Scene by Victoria Stewart (America)The Last Scene concerns the 1949 film shoot of In a LonelyPlace, a Humphrey Bogart vehicle directed by Nicholas Ray.By reshooting the ending of the film Ray tries to solve hisown personal problems.God Is a DJ by Falk Richter (Germany)God Is a DJ is about a young couple that get involved in aninnovative project that quickly becomes a Faustian pact:their one-bedroom apartment is transported into an artexhibition hall.30 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Artistic DevelopmentWriting ProgramDolls and Dolls by Natalie Hennedige (Singapore)Dolls and Dolls is the story of a young woman, whose emptyand lonely life has set a steady pattern for itself. She ishaving some strange visitors who throw her life into turmoil.Date: 26 to 31 May 2003Venue:Directors:Bille Brown Studio,Queensland Theatre CompanyLeticia CáceresScott WittEmerging Writers’ NetworkIn 2003, Queensland Theatre Company established anEmerging Writers’ Network for a selected group ofQueensland playwrights to build their writing skills anddevelop their plays over the course of the year. The selectedwriters met bi-monthly with the Company’s artistic staff.They were given access to the 2003 ensemble of emergingactors and directors in addition to the expert dramaturgicaladvice of Michael Gow. In addition, they were offered accessto the Company’s script archive/library and were invited toall Queensland Theatre Company events.Cast:Stage Manager:Mark ConaghanLaurel CollinsKellie LazarusDaniel MurphyBryan ProbetsJean-Marc RussChris Philippi2003 Emerging Writers:Marcel Dorney with his play ReturnReturn is a mordantly humorous tribute to women who findstrength in each other in troublesome times.Rob Doran with his play Orion’s WayOrion’s Way tells the story of Harry who tries to come toterms with his father, brother and his relationship to women.Feedback from playwrights and partners on The Works:I have greatly benefited in my development as an artist dueto the exposure it gave me to local actors and directors, aswell as clarifying my voice as an Australian writer within aninternational context.Matthew Ryan, Queensland playwrightI feel privileged that the theatre I am working for is part ofthis exciting initiative between such network of theatres.Jakob Murray, Royal Exchange Theatre, UKJulia Rose is a complex and innovative play and we arehonoured to be part of this international collaboration – acollaboration which will nurture emerging playwrights, suchas Matthew Ryan and Natalie, and contribute more originalcontemporary plays to the world.Haresh Sharma, The Necessary Stage, SingaporeThe Works is an innovative and practical program designedto spread national talent internationally. In an age when onewould hope that technology would play a part in drawingthe global community closer, current political problemsseem to be making us more insular. Therefore a program likethis invaluable in its reach.Paul Herzberg, UK playwrightKara Beavis with her play Coisas Da Vida (The Things of Life)Coisas da Vida explores gender, the senses, the interactionof time and memory.Maxine Mellor with her play The Cicada MovementThe Cicada Movement follows Cid on his journey out of adarkness bringing with him a patchy memory of his youngsister’s death and his own involvement in the tragic accident.Catherine To with her play EphemereEphemere explores family relationships gone wrong and theimportance of truth, trust and love.Josh McAtamney with his play The Mae CarouselThe Mae Carousel follows the young woman Feyth in herfight against time and change in a show of how destructivedevotion truly is.Date: 4 December 2003Venue:Directors:Bille Brown Studio,Queensland Theatre CompanyLeticia CáceresScott WittCast:Stage Manager:Jaydn BoweLaurel CollinsMark ConaghanMichael FutcherKelly LazarusJodie Le VesconteChris Philippi“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 31

Artistic DevelopmentWriting ProgramPlaywriting WorkshopsIn cooperation with Playlab Inc, Queensland TheatreCompany continued its workshop series for playwrights in2003. The writers invited to the workshops throughout theyear were the six Emerging Writers’ Network writers,Matthew Ryan (The Works 2003) and five local writersselected by Playlab Inc.For the first workshop, Queensland Theatre Company wasable to engage the renowned Australian playwright Ron Blairfor a full-day session on 19 February 2003. This intensiveclass with Ron Blair received excellent feedback from theparticipating emerging local writers.The second workshop was presented by Artistic DirectorMichael Gow on 31 July 2003. The writers were given theopportunity to engage in discussions on stage adaptationsand specific aspects of the craft of playwriting. This wasconsidered highly valuable by all participating writers for thefurther development of their individual works in progress.The third workshop consisted of intensive sessions withrenowned dramaturge Peter Matheson from 12 to 14November 2003. The six writers from the Emerging Writers’Network and three local emerging writers selected byPlaylab Inc. were given the opportunity to workshop theirplays in development, receiving dramaturgical feedback fromPeter Matheson and the Company’s artistic staff. Three ofour 2003 ensemble actors, Mark Conaghan, Laurel Collinsand Kellie Lazarus, also contributed to the workshops byreading selected scenes.CommissionsIn 2003, the following writers were commissioned to developnew work:Angela Betzien for The Orphanage Project, produced in2003.David Brown for Eating Ice Cream With Your Eyes Closed.Creative development took place in Albury.Matthew Ryan for Julia Rose as part of The Works 2003program.Unsolicited ScriptsThe Company received 53 unsolicited scripts in 2003. Allplays received feedback and some of the positively assessedscripts were guided through several drafts. The Artistic teamcoordinated the script assessment process together with theCompany’s strategic partner Playlab Inc.AuditionsThe Company meets new and emerging actors through a twostep general audition process. Actors apply for an auditionby submitting a headshot and CV with a covering letterrequesting an audition. Some actors are also invited toaudition for the advanced round after their work is viewedeither at the introductory audition or through otherproductions that members of the artistic team have attendedthroughout the year.32 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Artistic DevelopmentEmerging Artists ProgramThe Emerging Artists ProgramThe 2003 Emerging Artists Ensemble commencedemployment with Queensland Theatre Company on 24February 2003. The Ensemble worked on a diverse range ofprojects, including mainstage productions with the Companyand undertook a professional training program over thecourse of one year. Ensemble Actors in 2003 were MarkConaghan, Laurel Collins, Kellie Lazarus and Bryan Probets.Scott Witt was Associate Director with the Company in 2003.Scott directed two mainstage productions, Road to the She-Devil’s Salon and Scapin, both to popular and criticalacclaim. Scott directed play readings for The Works,Emerging Writers’ Network and the Young Playwrights’Awards together with Leticia Cáceres. Scott also contributedto the Regional Partnerships Program as a project manager.Scott was Assistant Director and Fight Director on ourproduction of The Lonesome West.Leticia Cáceres was Intern Director with the Company in2003. Leticia directed The Orphanage Project in themainstage program as well as developing the script througha creative development process with the writer, AngelaBetzien, and actors in the production. Leticia also directedThe Works, Emerging Writers’ Network and the YoungPlaywrights’ Awards play readings for the Company withScott Witt. Leticia coordinated the assessment of unsolictedscripts and worked on many activities of the RegionalPartnerships Program, including directing the SunshineCoast play readings and as workshop facilitator on theClermont project. She was also Assistant Director onproductions of Road to the She Devil’s Salon, A Day in theDeath of Joe Egg and We Were Dancing.Scott and Leticia were both involved wherever possible inCompany activities for the artistic, education and regionalpartnerships programs.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 33

Audience DevelopmentStatisticsSelf Entrepreneured Number of Performances Total Attendance 2003 Targets 2004Mainstage Brisbane SeasonThe Christian Brothers 33 7,765 *A Conversation 20 8,727 *Road to the She-Devils Salon 32 6,448 *A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 34 6,828 *We Were Dancing 20 13,235 *The Lonesome West 34 6,346 *Phedra 27 6,395 *The Orphanage Project 27 4,626 *Scapin 20 8,967 *Total Brisbane Season 247 69,337 73,188Queensland Regional TouringSHOW 115 12,111 4,000National Touring 25 8,243 *EducationSHOW (*2004 SHOW touring one semester only) 115 12,111 4,000*Head Space (and other forums) 17 512 500Theatre Residency/Intensive Weeks 3 139 140Young Playwrights’/George Landen Dann Awards 1 243 40Public Briefings and Special Events 61 10,287 12,467Regional Access ProgramRegions visited 136 2,395 64(* SHOW touring one semester only)Other Audience InformationTotal number of Season Ticket Holders 5,053 5,100Artistic Vibrancy Statistics Number of Target 2004Productions 2003Profile of Works (Mainstage Season)New WorksQueensland Writer 3 1Australian Writer - -Overseas Writer - 2Existing WorksQueensland Writer 1 -Australian Writer 1 1Overseas Writer 4 6Profile of ProductionsNew Production 9 9Buy in Production 1 2Co-Production 1 134 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Audience DevelopmentSeason Ticket Holder Events and Audience Development InitiativesThe company provided a number of events and specialservices to our audience aimed at building support for theCompany and the art form. In 2003 these included:➣ Reduced ticket prices for missed performances andSeason Ticket Holder guests➣ Free production programs➣ Free child-minding services (and transport between childminding and venue) for each production➣ Preferential booking period➣ Company newsletters➣ Two part payment plan for Season Tickets➣ Ticket exchange up to 24 hours prior to performance➣ Ticketsave card offering discounts to other Brisbaneperforming arts events.➣ Brisbane’s Great Escapes, a booklet of special offers tothe finest arts, dining and leisure experiences Brisbanehas to offer➣ Free entry to other company events such as playreadings, season launch and The Works.Company NewsletterIn 2003, four issues of the Company’s newsletter weredistributed to Season Ticket Holders, Company Advocates,Board Members, QTC500 Members, sponsors, regionalpartners, school and group bookers.Play BriefingsSeason Ticket Holders were invited to nine play briefingsduring the year. All were held at Bille Brown Studio. Theseevents were a chance for our audience to hear the directorand other creative personnel speak about the production inrehearsal. The event helped to contextualise the experiencefor the audience, giving them a deeper insight into thecreation of the work. Presentations are followed byquestions from the audience.Night with the ArtistsIn 2003, one ‘Night with the Artists’ was available for each ofthe nine mainstage productions. The cast and/or creativesmade themselves available on stage after the performancefor discussion and questions about the production.Play ReadingsIn 2003, Season Ticket Holders were given complimentarytickets to a number of rehearsed play readings whichincluded The Works series, Young Playwrights Award andreadings from Emerging Writers’ Network.24 & UnderThe Company is committed to giving young people access tolive theatre and to developing this important audience. In2003, the Company continued its special 24 & Under ticketprice of $17.00 per ticket, available for all performances.Regular email contact to 24 & Under audience memberscontinued.Audience ResearchIn 2003, the Company commissioned research to test thevalidity of assumptions on audience segments to determinethe motivations for attending live theatre and to assess thestrength and effectiveness of current branding strategies.The findings will aid in the development of market driventicketing packages, communication methods and programselection.Ticket Prices and Special ConcessionsThe Company undertook to ensure quality theatre wasaffordable and accessible to all. To make this possible arange of Single and Season Ticket prices were offered andattempts made to keep price increases to a minimum.In 2003, Season Tickets ranged in price from:Adult: $172.00 to $288.00Concession: $139.50 to $252.00Special Student Offer: $120Single ticket prices ranged from:Adult: $25 to $57Concession: $25 to $4724 and Under: $17.00The Company provided a range of discounts and specialconcessions to encourage theatre going and engenderaudience development. Members of the followingorganisations benefited from these:Australian Production Designers’ Association, AustralianDrama Studies Association, Australian Screen Directors’Association Ltd, Australian National Playwrights’ Centre,Australian Writers’ Guild, Brisbane Delegates Guide, CAAemployees, current cast/creatives/production staff,Entertainment Book vouchers, Good Reading Club members,Group bookers, Health Care Card holders, Helpmann Awardvoters, members of Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance,National Seniors Association, Pensioners, QueenslandTheatre Company employees, QPAC staff, school groups,Seniors Card holders, sponsor companies and theiremployees, students, Ticketsave Card Holders audiencemembers and 24 & under.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 35

Audience DevelopmentCompany Website - www.qldtheatreco.com.auQueensland Theatre Company’s website continues to drawmore users, with session numbers increasing by 14,371 from2002. Along with the Annual Report, the Company’s websiteremains a comprehensive source of information on all theCompany’s activities.StatisticsUsage by Sessions tracks the number of different users thatvisit the web site. A Session is defined as one or moretransactions between the web server and a specific IPaddress. Sessions can be human users as well asautomated users such as search engine robots.Total Sessions: 55,348Average Sessions per Month: 4,612Average Page Views per Session: 10.46Average Time per Session: 198.33 secondsUsage by Hits reports the number of individual requests forresources such as web pages and files made on the website. They track the raw number of requests made on theweb server. A hit is defined as any request by a web browserfor data such as a web page, bitmap, CGI, file or headerrequest.Total Hits: 1,274,621Average Hits per Month: 106,218Design & ManagementIn consultation with Marketing Manager Simon Hinton, the2003 website was created by Liquid Animation in line withthe 2003 brochure design. The Company’s Publicity &Communications Coordinator maintained online content.2004 Season Package Booking FormFor the second year, Queensland Theatre Company includedan online Season Package Booking Form on the web site.An incentive of $10 off each Season Package was offered topatrons booking online for the 2004 Season. Encouragingonline bookings assisted in streamlining the operations ofthe Company’s Sales and Ticketing area.1,144 of the 4,440 Season Tickets sold between October andDecember 2003 were purchased online. This is a significantincrease compared to 2002, with only 89 of the 4,336Season Tickets being sold online during the October toDecember period.Online E-Mail ListA total of 391 people signed up via the website toQueensland Theatre Company’s E-Mail list in 2003,compared to 72 in 2002. Updates on Company activities andspecial offers were distributed to these people throughoutthe year.Ed OnlineSee Youth and Education (page 40) for information on thiscomponent of the 2003 web site.Privacy & Security Statement/Terms andConditionsPrivacy information has been included on the site, as perlegal requirements.36 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Corporate DevelopmentSponsors 2003Company Sponsor Category Production and/or DescriptionAccenture Production Sponsor PhedraBDO Kendalls Program Sponsor The Queensland Premier’s Drama AwardCITEC IT & Communications Partner Contra IT services and hardware ScapinDeacons Production Sponsor A ConversationErgon Energy Season Sponsor N/AGriffith University Program Sponsor The Queensland Premier’s Drama AwardJohn Holland Group Production Sponsor The Christian BrothersOrigin Energy Production Sponsor We Were DancingOrlando Wyndham Beverage Partner Provision of beverage product at key events.RAG Australia Coal Season Sponsor N/ASouth Bank Associate Sponsor Provision of car parking servicesSun Microsystems Season Sponsor N/ABrisbane Marriott Hotel Season Sponsor Provision of hospitality servicesCommonwealth Bank Season Sponsor N/AAromas Tea & Coffee Merchants Season supporter Provision of coffeeArtists and Models Season Supporter Provision of salon servicesCastlemaine Perkins Season Supporter Provision of beverage product at key eventsNous Season Supporter Provision of discounted graphic design servicesPalace Centro Cinema Season Supporter Provision of screen advertisingEwan Gardam Fabrics Season Supporter Provision of discounted fabricsAnna Maree & Mr John Season Supporter Provision of formal hire for We Were DancingPhoebe Stephens Florist Season Supporter Provision of floral products612 ABC Radio Season Supporter Partnership and promotion for ScapinPPS Hairware Season Supporter Provision of hair care productsRaleigh Paper Season Supporter Provision of paper productBrisbane Markets Season Supporter Provision of product forRoad to the She Devil’s SalonWest End Central Apartments Season Supporter Provision of discounted accomodation forvisiting cast and crewThe Local Bulletin Season Supporter Provision of advertising and promotionsfor We Were dancing2003 was a positive year for sponsorship. A number of newinitiatives were undertaken in an effort to raise levels ofcustomer service and develop existing relationships. TheCommonwealth Bank joined Queensland Theatre Companyas a Season Sponsor for the first time in 2003.A new group called Queensland Theatre Company Advocateswas formed. This group is made up of individuals from avariety of professions with the express goal of advocating forthe Company externally. Over the long term this program willassist in the development of new sponsors, QTC500Members and partners for special projects.The process of renewing sponsors for the 2004 Season,which began in May 2003, resulted in a number of sponsorsincreasing the value of their partnership.Queensland Theatre Company hosted a number of seniorCorporate and Government networking cocktail parties atthe theatre as well as a range of other special events.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 37

Corporate DevelopmentCorporate Event HighlightsState Development – Government and CorporateNetworking EventCo-hosted by John Holland Group and attended by theirChair, Janet Holmes-a-Court, and Paul Fennelly, DirectorGeneral, Department of State Develoment.Environment and Energy – Government and CorporateNetworking EventCo-hosted by Origin Energy and attended by Bryan Coulter,Deputy Director General Natural Resource Services,Department of Natural Resources and Mines, and GrantKing, Managing Director, Origin Energy.Banking and Finance – Government and CorporateNetworking EventCo-hosted by the Commonwealth Bank and attended byDenis Cook, Acting Director General, Department of StateDevelopment.Women in Technology – Government and CorporateNetworking EventHosted by Women in Technology.Science and Technology – Government and CorporateNetworking EventHosted by CITECRoad to the She Devil’s Salon opening night pre-showcocktail event attended by special guests including the Hon.Peter Beattie, Premier of Queensland, Terry O’Dwyer, Chair,BDO Kendalls and Glyn Davis, Vice Chancellor, GriffithUniversity.We Were Dancing corporate luncheon attended by sponsors,staff, cast and crew held at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel.In 2003, Queensland Theatre Company hosted pre-showfunctions for sponsored productions. These are an excellentnetworking opportunity for corporate partners and allowQueensland Theatre Company board and management afurther opportunity to invite potential partners.DonationsHelping the Queensland Theatre Company realise itsdreams, this Patrons Program was launched in March 2001.The following participants donated a tax deductible $500 tothe 2003 program:Philip Bacon, Louise & Richard Baker, Julien Beirne,Bernadette Callaghan, Glyn Davis & Margaret Gardner, DougDisher Real Estate, Pamela Easton, Stewart Edwards, KateFoy, Michael Gow, Bill & Ros Grant, Barton & Brigitte Green,Betty Byrne Henderson, Barbara Houlihan, Sue Hunt, Peter& Leah Israel, Wayne Kratzman, Ian Mathieson & VickiBennett, Karyn Mottershead, Jane Murphy, Lindsay & JoPears, Lydia Pearson, Simon & Elizabeth Porter, Kevin &Jennifer Radbourne, Helen Ringrose, Ann Roberts, GeoffreyRush, Bruce & Sue Shepherd, Marie Siganto, Three Plus PtyLtd, Greg & Sally Vickery, Tony & Julie Welsh, DavidWilliamson.Further donations have included:Supporter ($250 to $499)Gavin BoydContributors ($50 to $249)Pauline Beams, Joyce Bostock, Carol Burns, Liddy Clark, JohnCrocker, Win Davson, Shane Fagg, Geoffrey Gargett, AletheaGoodwin, Ruth Hamlyn-Harris, David Hardridge, Jean Harris,W Lightfoot, Lynn Mayo-Waddell, Dana McCown, JoanneMorgan, Michael & Terri Pinnock, P & M Smith, Betty Smout,Dale Wood, Robert Young.Queensland Theatre Company thanks all of its corporate andprivate supporters.38 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Youth and Education ProgramYoung Playwrights’ AwardsNow in its 12 th year, Queensland Theatre Company’s YoungPlaywrights’ Awards is a platform for young Queenslandwriters to experience the challenge of writing forperformance. The competition was open to Queenslandresidents aged 12 to 25 years. The winners received cashprizes, books, memberships from Youth Arts Queensland,the Australian National Playwrights’ Centre and Playlab, a2004 Season Ticket and professional workshopping andreading of their plays.In 2003, 63 entries were received statewide. The winnerswere:19 - 25 Age Category - George Landen Dann Award:Beth King (Brisbane):Afloat and Drifting16 - 18 Age CategoryMaxine Mellor (Caboolture): Little Hitler’s Ode to anAustrian BentwoodTheatre Residency WeekHeld at Lourdes Hill College, Theatre Residency Week is alive-in drama skills week for young Queenslanders between14 to 17 years old. The 2003 residency incorporated coregroups, workshops and a works in progress showing.Highlights form the week included performances of Womenin Voice 12 and Brown Room’s in house show, CreamyCapers. Student feedback from the week was positive. Thework in progress performance was a chance for students toshare their work with each other and attracted more than 80parents and friends.Date: 21 to 27 September 2003.Attendance: 109Core Group Tutors: Bernadette Cochrane,Shane Jones,Jamie Kable,Liz Skitch,Hayden Spencer,Sven SwensonZen Zen Zo.14 - 15 Age CategoryTim Giudes (Townsville): The Thing about Brotherly Love andGerard McFadden (Bardon): Trouble Brewing (Joint Winners)This is the third time Gerard and Maxine have won theaward.Workshop Leaders:Melinda ButelEloise GraceMitchell HolmesCarly O’NeillMark SheppardNiki-J WittThe award presentation and public readings of the four playswas held at Queensland Theatre Company’s, Bille BrownStudio to an audience of 180.Date: 10 September 2003Directors:Cast:Stage Manager:Assistant Stage Manager:Leticia Cáceres and Scott WittMichael FutcherNiki-J WittHelen CassidyDamien CassidyLouise BrehmerMarc RichardsKylie DegenTravis ClarkeFeedback from Theatre Residency Week ParticipantsI just wanted to say thanks heaps for the week. I had thetime of my life, not once have I felt as happy as I did thatwhole week. I’ll see you next year no doubt about it .Rikki EllerI’m sending you an email to say how much I LOVED TRW andhow much I MISS IT and everyone!! It was one of the bestweeks I’ve experienced, and I can’t thank you enough forallowing me to be a part of it, and organising it for us all!!!!I don’t have enough words to describe how great it was.I can’t wait to come back next year!!! I’m going to try andapply for work experience too!Louise Simpson (Alan Edwards Scholarship Winner)I loved seeing actual people working in the industry – I hopeone day to be tutoring here myself.Chris EndersAfter this week, I have been changed in so many ways,exceeded my own expectations and reached a new level.Thankyou so much for the experience. I have enjoyed everysecond and can’t wait till next year.Jessica McLintockIt was awesome. Best experience ever. It rocked. Rock on!Sarah Kelly“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 39

Youth and Education ProgramShowSHOW was designed for students in Years 1 to 7 and in 2003it toured through Queensland Arts Council in Terms 3 and 4.Locations included Ipswich, Gatton, Toowoomba, Gold CoastHinterland, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, Warwick, Texas,Boonah, Beaudesert and Nerang.Number of performances: 115No of attendances: 12,111Members of the SHOW production:Writer/Director:Tour Manager/Driver:Designer:Camera Editor/Operator:Choreographer:Birthday Girl:Cool Girl:Ed OnlineDavid MegarrityTravis ClarkeJonathon OxladeLuke MonsourNeridah WatersRebecca MurphySarah KennedyEd Online is a free, internet based service that QueenslandTheatre Company offers all Queensland schools. Currently,the program consists of tailor-made workshops in an onlineformat (either Chat Rooms or Billboards) developed to suitthe individual needs of Queensland teachers. Ed Online isabout connecting Queensland schools, teachers andstudents with professional Queensland artists. The mainaim of this program is to develop stronger relationships withQueensland teachers in both metropolitan and regionalareas.After the success of the initial school trials in 2002,Queensland Theatre Company this year launched Ed Onlineto all schools in Queensland as an innovative, industryleading solution to the use of Information andCommunication Technologys in Drama and Englishclassrooms.Work Experience13 students were offered work experience in 2003. Eachstudent completed a special project, attended the currentproduction and rehearsal of the upcoming production as wellas assisting with the day to day administration of theCompany. Each student rotated through two departmentsper day in the five day schedule, with a view that eachdepartment would offer new insights into the operations ofthe Company.SecondmentsThe secondment program at Queensland Theatre Companyassists in developing skills and knowledge in the areas ofmarketing, publicity, technical production, dramaturgy andarts administration. It is aimed at those who are studyingrelated areas and looking towards a career in the artsindustry. In 2003, the Company hosted seven secondmentsin Stage Management, five in research and artisticdevelopment and four in the education program.Secondment students were from the University ofQueensland, Queensland University of Technology, GriffithUniversity and University of Southern Queensland.Griffith University Internship ProgramIn 2003, Queensland Theatre Company offered internshipsto Griffith University students as part of a strategic alliancebetween the two organisations. Internships were available inthe areas of design, directing and dramaturgy. Each of the13-week internship students were supervised by the artisticteam.Education Reference GroupThis group consisted of a variety of educators from thesecondary and tertiary sector and youth arts practitionerswho provide support and advice to Queensland TheatreCompany’s youth and education program.School Performance AwardsThe School Performance Awards was a new initiative in 2003which aimed to celebrate the arts in Queensland schoolsthrough recognising students, teachers and schoolsachievements in Years 4 to 7. This program was designed tosupport and acknowledge those schools that pursue extracurricularactivities in a school environment. Throughout theyear, schools submitted their performance production/s tothe program and received written feedback, and gain adviceand support directly from Queensland Theatre Companyartists.School participation:Anglican Church Grammar School:Outstanding Award in PerformanceOutstanding Award in Technical ProductionOutstanding Award in Marketing and Public RelationsBrisbane Grammar School:Outstanding Award in PerformanceOutstanding Award in Technical ProductionLowood State High School:Outstanding Award in CommunityHigh Achievement Award in Performance.40 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Youth and Education ProgramSt Ursula’s College:High Achievement Award in PerformanceEncouragement Award for Marketing and Public Relations.High Achievement Award for Devised WorkOutstanding Award for DesignToowoomba Grammar School:High Achievement Award in PerformanceEncouragement Award in Devised WorkSt Aidan’s Anglican Girls School:Outstanding Award for PerformanceHigh Achievement Award for Devised WorkMacGregor State High School:Outstanding Award in PerformanceHigh Achievement Awards in DesignA B Paterson College:Outstanding Award in PerformanceSt Ursula’s College:Participation Award (viewed outside Judging period)Rochedale State High School:Participation Award (viewed outside Judging period)The School Performance Awards Showcase Evening was heldon 12 September 2003. Five showcased their work. Morethan 200 people attended. Participants were presented witha framed award and Company showbags.Theatre Intensive – ToowoombaFrom 30 June to 4 July 2003, Queensland Theatre Company’sEducation Liaison officer, Mitchell Holmes facilitatedQueensland Theatre Company’s Theatre Intensive Week inToowoomba at the University of Southern Queensland. Theprogram employed Allen Laverty and Preston Forsythe (bothlocal regional artists) to conduct a week of clowningworkshops. The program was complemented by Scott Witt(Queensland Theatre Company’s Associate Director) andMitchell Holmes directing afternoon workshops in stagecombat, acting with text, improvisation, movement, maskand mime. Scott and Mitchell also conducted a working inthe arts forum for the students. The program culminatedwith a works in progress showing to the local community ofToowoomba.Gateway Learning CommunityThe Wildwords Festival brought together more than 2,000students and 150 staff from the seven Gateway LearningCommunity Schools. The participants were involved in aweek of multi-literate experiences. Queensland TheatreCompany provided actor Jason Klarwein for the duration ofthe Festival, 28 July to 1 August 2003. The Festivalculminated in a showcase of work by students held atBalmoral State High School on 1 August 2003.Approximately 600 students accessed these workshops.Students ranged from Years 3 to 11. The final performance,showcased the work of 16 students demonstrating many ofthe activities they engaged in through the week.Head Space and Behind the ScenesHead Space is designed to complement young people’sunderstanding of the mainstage performances by givingstudents access to the ‘head space’ of the artists who createour productions. Behind the Scenes is a guided tour of thebackstage area plus an insight into the design process of theproduction. In 2003, 512 students participated in HeadSpace and Behind the Scenes tours.Teacher BriefingsOver 50 teachers attended the free teacher briefings in2003. Held prior to and post performance on everyproduction, these briefings were facilitated by QueenslandTheatre Company’s Education Liaison Officer. Teachersexchanged ideas on the production and how it related totheir work programs.Educators’ EditionIn September 2003, every high school in Queenslandreceived the Educators’ Edition of the 2004 SeasonBrochure. The brochure featured an insert detailing the 2004youth and education program and curriculum connections.Theatre Intensive – MackayOn 29 September to 3 October 2003, a Theatre IntensiveWeek was held in Mackay for 14 to 17 year olds. 16 studentsexplored street theatre and devised work, with classes invoice, movement and focus. The students shared their workin progress at Crossroad Arts in Mackay.“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 41

Industry DevelopmentStaff Skill DevelopmentCompany members play an active role in the wider artscommunity with many staff members engaged at a nationaland local level on a number of boards, committees andorganisations.The Company assisted staff members to augment their skillsby attending conferences, training programs and seminars,and by facilitating secondments to other organisations.With the assistance of the Queensland Department ofEmployment, Training and Industrial Relations and theCommonwealth Incentives Funding Scheme, QueenslandTheatre Company provided two traineeships in artsadministration and one in wardrobe.During 2003, staff professional development supported byQueensland Theatre Company included the following:➣ Computer training of various staff in Microsoft Word,Access, Excel, Pagemaker, Powerpoint, Project and emailprograms.➣ Fact finding and networking tours of interstate theatrecompanies.➣ Several staff attended Australian Institue of Managementseminars and short courses➣ One intensive development workshop for managers➣ One intensive team building workshop for the full staffInternational TravelArtistic Director, Michael Gow travelled to the UnitedKingdom in October 2003 on a study tour. The trip providedthe following benefits:➣ Increased exposure for the Company➣ Key meetings with United Kingdom industry figures➣ Attendance at key theatrical performances for thepurpose of developing industry knowledgeFinance Manager, Rachel Fraser travelled to the USA forprofessional development, attending the Executive Programfor Non-profit Leaders – Arts at Stanford University. The trip,supported by The Australia Council, provided the followingbenefits:➣ Learning from a well recognised university➣ Valuable international links➣ Increased exposure for the CompanyCommunity OutreachThe Company continued its service to the community with avariety of activities, including advice and contractinformation, in particular to schools, charity groups andother theatre companies.The props hiring and set building facilities continued to givepractical support to other professional performing artscompanies as well as operating on a commercial basis.Bille Brown Studio is important as a place where thecommunity can own its state theatre company. The Companyoccasionally offers Bille Brown Studio as a venue forcommunity events. In 2003, Bille Brown Studio was utilisedfor industry events, community programs and auditions. Inaddition, the Company made its other rehearsal and meetingspaces available to community oganisations.The Company actively supported Queensland studentsseeking work experience, with placements in variousdepartments being in high demand.Queensland Theatre Company’s community service isintegral to its policy of providing access and operating as aresource for professional theatre practice. In 2003, theCompany developed memorandums of understanding todocument shared arrangements with Metro Arts, Playlab andGriffith University.ArchivesThe Company’s archival collection is an important part ofQueensland’s performing arts heritage which provides aunique resource for internal and external use. The collectionis comprised primarily of photographic records of the workof Queensland Theatre Company over the past 34 years andis stored at the Queensland Performing Arts Museum.Over the past three years, the Company has established itsadministrative, marketing, financial and production archivesin a systematic and accessible system.The Company’s website is also a source of archivalinformation (dating back to 1998) for internal and externaluse.42 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Forward Planning2004 Goals and StrategiesThe Company’s Goals articulated at the beginning of thisreport remain as written throughout 2003. As part of theCompany’s strategic plan, Queensland Theatre Companyplans to achieve the following in 2004:➣ Stage nine plays in its Brisbane season, with one writtenby a Queensland resident➣ Employ two emerging actors as an ensemble for a periodof at least 40 weeks as part of the Emerging ArtistsProgram➣ Employ two emerging directors as part of the EmergingArtists Program➣ Undertake three traineeships through the Breaking theUnemployment Cycle; two in administration and one inwardrobe➣ Undertake one four-year apprentice in the Workshop➣ Run a pilot program for emerging creative personnel,with a design assistant opportunity➣ Continue its Regional Partnerships Program, undertakingpartnerships in Toowoomba, Townsville, Bundaberg,Cairns, Mackay, Central Highlands, Sunshine Coast andWeipa.➣ Implement new initiatives in the youth and educationprogram including workshops and involvement by youngpeople in the planning phases of Theatre ResidencyWeek➣ Continue creative development of a work for youngpeople➣ Manage and develop The Queensland Premier’s DramaAward – Theatre and Public Life➣ Tour SHOW around regional Queensland and to theSydney Opera HouseThe FutureThe Company has identified the following as key issues inthe future➣ Arts industry development in Queensland➣ The need to develop younger audiences➣ The need to develop a clear and identifiable brand forQueensland Theatre Company“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 43

Consultancy ExpenditureLegal and Consultancy Costs 2002Name Type Details Amount PaidDeacons Legal Liquor License Application $10,000*Brian Thomas & Associates Consultancy Strategic Planning $4,210Andrew Timbs Consultancy Strategic Planning $1,552Andrew Timbs Consultancy Review of Ticketing Reconciliation Process $1,575Rivercity Solutions Consultancy Review of IT Systems $5,000BDO Kendalls Consultancy Review of Payroll System $3,000BDO Kendalls Consultancy Fringe Benefits Tax Advice $300The Consultancy Bureau Consultancy Performance Review $5,000* included in this amount, $6,859 was provided free of charge as part of a contra sponsorship arrangement44 A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

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We are proud to acknowledge oursponsors for 2003Information and Communications Technology partnerProduction Sponsor for ScapinProduction Sponsor for We Were DancingProduction Sponsor for The Christian BrothersProduction Sponsor for A ConversationProduction Sponsor for PhedraProviding Events,Accommodation andHospitalitySupplying celebratorydrinks for OpeningNights and Events2003 Season Sponsors62A n n u a l R e p o r t“Sheeremotionalimpact”

Assisted by theCommonwealthGovernment throughthe Australia Council,its arts funding andadvisory bodySpecial Thanks toAromas Tea & Coffee Merchants, Artists & Models, BMG Australia,Castlemaine Perkins, Ewan Gardam Fabrics, Icon Film Distribution,Market & Communications Research, Nous, OPSM Next,Palace Cinemas, Phoebe Stephens Flowers, SBS, Raleigh Paper,West End Central Apartments, PPS Hairware.A two year program to develop new Queensland writingProduction Sponsors:Road to the She-Devil’s Salon“Sheeremotionalimpact”A n n u a l R e p o r t 63

78 Montague RoadSouth BrisbanePO Box 3310 South Brisbane BCQueensland 4101Telephone: 07 3010 7600Facsimile: 07 3010 7699Email: mail@qldtheatreco.com.auWebsite: www.qldtheatreco.com.auMain Photograph: Anita HeghCover photographs (Top - Bottom): Peter Carroll, Sally McKenzie,Laurel Collins, Paul Denny, Mark Conaghan & Kellie Lazarus, Hayden Spencer,Jason Klarwein & Steven Grives, Fiona Doyle, Bryan Probets