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We currently have no links to the communities that we're programming stories about, outside of the specific artists we engage

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We currently have no links to the communities that we're programming stories about, outside of the specific artists we engage

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Token shows are often not received with grace by white audiences (comments made of programming a work by and featuring First Nations artists “well I won’t be seeing the black show”)

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Transparency of how programming decisions are made

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Budget repair constraints placing pressure on all programming decisions to be commercially viable

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Budget repair constraints placing pressure on all programming decisions to be commercially viable

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Can the full team even outside of programming have a way to feedback on shows they’ve seen and would recommended?

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Our audience is not well educated into diversity

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When we do program stories about marginalised communities, it's most frequently about their trauma, as opposed to being about a broad range of topics, in the way that white plays are allowed to be

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When we do program stories about marginalised communities, it's most frequently about their trauma, as opposed to being about a broad range of topics, in the way that white plays are allowed to be

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Financial ($15 million debt currently)

Audience numbers

Impact

Different and frequent and unique voices

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Time and Budget to develop connections with external organisations and connections who can help with community engagement in the long term not just per show

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Clearly articulated quotas for 2026 program that all staff are aware of and advocate for

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Clearly articulated quotas for 2026 program that all staff are aware of and advocate for

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More disability and queer led programming 

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More disability and queer led programming 

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Ensuring efforts for diverse programming are not tokenistic

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Go above and beyond minimums for diversity to change the narrative about what “Australian” stories are

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Go above and beyond minimums for diversity to change the narrative about what “Australian” stories are

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Wider international diverse collaborations 

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Wider international diverse collaborations 

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A majority of Australian programmed works (versus international works)

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A majority of Australian programmed works (versus international works)

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How do we gain the trust of marginalised groups.

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Perception of a 'successful' production - what are we using to measure success?

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Ensure that diversity isn't just on stage, but is also ingrained in the whole creative and production process - how can we program stories for diverse communities if our own internal STC community isn't as diverse as it should be?

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We need a copywriting strategy about how programs are marketed and talked about as these are important touchpoints for audiences.

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At least one show each year that is tech-ed/performed/directed by artists from a lower socioeconomic background 

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At least one show each year that is tech-ed/performed/directed by artists from a lower socioeconomic background 

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And giving them a network of support from experienced artists and theatre makers

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Grow connections we have with industry groups

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Identifying and discussing audience development and programming divide. And how they influence each other. 

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Identifying and discussing audience development and programming divide. And how they influence each other. 

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Ongoing consultation in programming with diverse panels/decision makers

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Ongoing consultation in programming with diverse panels/decision makers

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More intersectionality with our marketing collateral 

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More intersectionality with our marketing collateral 

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Hire a full time role for Community Engagement that everyone knows that is the person to go to to have these discussions

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How do we engage with the form in ways that do not feel so formal?

Does every show need to be in a seating bank? How do we demystify theatre?

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Keeping numbers up of artist jobs. Not reducing output. 

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Keeping numbers up of artist jobs. Not reducing output. 

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Festival of new work to lower stakes on putting new diverse voices on stage

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Festival of new work to lower stakes on putting new diverse voices on stage

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Removing the pressure to put a perfect main stage production on; also exposing audiences to non white modes of storytelling/theatre making and changing the narrative around “excellence”

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Make community engagement part of a company wide approach to programming and business operations

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Make community engagement part of a company wide approach to programming and business operations

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Community engagement should be embedded in all activities

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Disability Action plan is a good place to connect audience and programming (marketing and artistic and access) 

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Disability Action plan is a good place to connect audience and programming (marketing and artistic and access) 

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What is STC known for in its programming? E.g. Griffin is exclusively known for presenting new Australian writing.

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Male Gaze, Cis Gaze whose eyes do we make work for?

Which audience are our stories for

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A consistency with Equity Ticketing and not having it hidden on the website

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More collaborations with local diverse theatre companies and theatre makers

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More collaborations with local diverse theatre companies and theatre makers

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Buying in productions that are outside of our usual fare

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As opposed to quotas or targets

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Getting out to more diverse communities 

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Getting out to more diverse communities 

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Touring shows that communities outside of the Walsh bay precinct will want to see

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Healing or creating conversations between different racial groups 

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Healing or creating conversations between different racial groups 

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offer to our audiences the chance to explore new works by hosting panels or special events where community can be brought together, engage and learn about a broader diverse environment

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Getting out to diverse audiences requires consultation with those communities and then a marketing strategy that is tailored to them

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Getting out to diverse audiences requires consultation with those communities and then a marketing strategy that is tailored to them