VISION A company that exhilarates young minds and reveals a world of infinite possibilities; a place where theatre becomes an intrinsic part of a young person’s life. MISSION To share uniquely Australian stories, with young people at the heart of everything we create. Corporate Objectives • Create remarkable theatre, presenting an explosion of new works locally, nationally and internationally. • Ensure young people, wherever they are located and whatever their economic circumstances, have the opportunity to share in fantastic theatre experiences that reflect their own experience of life. • Provide fresh creative adventures for practitioners, and opportunities for artists new to the sector. • Raise the status of theatre for young audiences everywhere. CORPORATE STRATEGY Creativity: Create captivating theatre experiences for young people, their families and educators. • Share Australian stories – using Australian Literature and/or stories sourced from images, conversations and imaginings. • Be the frontline theatre of excellence dedicated to young people • Encourage emerging artists – providing opportunities to be mentored. Community: Broaden engagement and build our communities, from bush to coast and across the seas. • Expand our borders • Lead in Arts Education – support venues to strengthen their relationships with local schools, use drama as a pedagogical tool, a loyal teacher network, and program for early childhood to young adult. • Cultivate diverse relationships – partnerships and collaborations with artists and arts companies of CALD and Indigenous cultures. • Engage – engagement program with each production, engage young people through process and exploration, and engage our stakeholders. • Build brand and profile Capacity: Sustain a thriving business that builds the capabilities of the company and young people’s theatre across Australia. • Financial Strength – diversification of income streams, strengthen governance, building on existing and new funding relationships, investing in human and technical resources.