Belfry Theatre - Annual Report - 2018 - 2019 Season by Belfry Theatre

2018-2019 Season Annual Report

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT The world is changing around us— quickly— and in many different directions. Keeping up with these changes— or better yet— keeping ahead of these changes— is both challenging and incredibly exciting. I am honoured and thrilled to be here today— as one of the leaders of this extraordinary company— forging a path through the new and shifting landscape that now includes: • decolonizing the arts • reconciliation through the arts • equity, diversity and inclusion. With the support of our remarkable Board of Directors— and the openness and intelligence of our audiences and donors—with the willingness and dedication of our incredible staff—we have taken a leading role in addressing a number of these issues—a role that has been recognized by many across the country. This season saw us introduce a number of exciting new initiatives, including: • the Indigenous Learning Exchange Program—designed to provide opportunities for young Indigenous stage managers, designers, craftspeople, directors and administrators to gain experience—and to share their ways of creating and collaborating with our staff and production team. Alex Carroll and Elowynn Rose were last season’s two participants in this new program. • We created the new staff position of Indigenous Cultural Advisor—to help build stronger relationships between the Belfry and the Nations on whose territories we live and create—and also to ensure that participants in the Learning Exchange Program, as well as our Indigenous guest artists, feel supported and safe and able to work, knowing that the Belfry recognizes and values the protocols associated with their creative work. We are blessed to have Kristy Charlie in the position of Indigenous Cultural Advisor. • We also introduced the Emerging Artist Enhancement Program—Designed to provide further training to young theatre professionals who have decided to make this community their artistic home.

• Hilary Britton-Foster assisted veteran Stratford lighting designer, Kevin Fraser on A Doll’s House, Part 2. • Carolyn Moon assisted video designer Candelario Andrade on Griffin & Sabine. • And Aidan Dunsmuir assisted sound designer and composer Steve Charles on 4000 Miles. In the realm of new play development: • we commissioned new plays from BC playwrights Rachel Aberle and Christine Quintana. • Falen Johnson workshopped Long Lance— commissioned by the Belfry—at the Banff Centre. • and senior Victoria artist, David Ferguson, worked on his commission—In a Nutshell—during a residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in County Monaghan, Ireland. While all of this activity was happening out of sight— we did also produced and presented some extraordinary work onstage, including: • the Canadian premiere of Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2, starring Martha Burns and Benedict Campbell • the premiere of a new adaptation of Nick Bantock’s Griffin & Sabine • the remarkable Indigenous dance-theatre hybrid BEARS, starring the amazing Sheldon Elter and seven fantastic dancers • Hannah Moscovitch’ musical biography of her greatgrandparents—Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story • Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s powerful and illuminating Sound of the Beast • And 4000 Miles—Amy Herzog’s exquisitely written story of youth and old age. Every artist we engage begs to come back— claiming that this is the best theatre they have ever worked in. In Toronto this summer— following a performance at Soulpepper— one of the actresses in the show— who is also one of Stratford’s leading ladies— said to me: “Anyone I’ve talked with that has been to the Belfry says it’s the best there is, that they feel like capital A artists when they’re there, and that the audience engagement you’ve built is so meaningful. I hope I get to go there some day.”

Michael Shamata

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD It is my great honour to provide the annual report of the President. The Belfry enjoyed another successful season in 2018/19. The play selection by Artistic Director, Michael Shamata, again challenged and entertained the Belfry’s loyal and enthusiastic patrons. Programming a theatre is a difficult task. Our audience is not homogeneous; what inspires one person may upset another. Finding balance is critical. At its core every season is about quality, but, inevitably, this is tempered by the resources available. Our productions must reach an audience if the Belfry is to prosper. But equally important, each must have something worth saying. The fact that the Belfry is able to consistently meet these challenges is a testament to Michael’s talent and experience. Certainly the Belfry would not be able to produce quality theatre if it were not for the professional and innovative management of the theatre provided by the administrative team headed by our Executive Director, Ivan Habel. The Belfry is fortunate to be led by two of the most senior and respected theatre professionals in the country. We are equally fortunate to have a dedicated and experienced staff that knows the business and is committed to the success of the theatre. Maintaining and improving the theatre facility continues to be a priority for the Society. Over the past season the theatre’s heating and ventilation system was replaced, which was an entirely necessary but expensive project. Additionally, thanks to the support of the provincial government through its lottery grants program, the seating in the studio theatre was replaced. This is the first time the Studio has proper theatre seating and it will make seeing a studio production much more comfortable and enjoyable for audience members. Also this year, in recognition of a five year financial contribution, the Studio was renamed the

BMO Financial Group Theatre. Both of these capital projects illustrate a significant financial challenge for the Belfry. It is difficult for any theatre to produce quality programming while balancing its budget, and at the Belfry we have the additional cost of maintaining a heritage facility. It is an extraordinary building, but it is over one hundred years old and is costly to maintain. We are, however, committed to not only its preservation but to ensuring the technology necessary for theatrical production is current. Consequently, over the coming year, the Belfry will begin the process of replacing its aging lighting, sound and image projection equipment. The Board of the Belfry is dedicated to providing a solid governance framework for the Society. Over the past year there was significant work undertaken in strategic and financial planning and in the development of governance policy and structure. The Board was also active in the fundraising initiatives necessary to support the theatre. I would like to thank Board members for the time, effort and expertise given in support of the theatre. Particular thanks must go to Helen Landsdowne, our former President, who is retiring after ten years of service to the Society. I would also like to acknowledge the ongoing financial contribution of public funding agencies at the national, provincial and local levels. The Belfry could not exist without this support. Equally important is the contribution made by individuals and companies in support of the Belfry. These funds, while critical to our operations, are also a validation of the Belfry’s importance to our community. Finally, I must thank the thousands of individuals who come to our theatre each year. Our audience is knowledgeable, committed and open to the challenge of theatre. For a theatre company, this is everything.

Richard Brownsey

EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT The Belfry’s 2018-2019 season continued to demonstrate the extraordinary role that this company plays in the cultural landscape of our region. As outlined in Michael’s report, the Belfry continues to expand and strengthen our outreach activities, broadening our connection to Greater Victoria’s expanding population. Over many years, our role has grown beyond putting plays on stage to include education programs for high school students, outreach to the growing number of new and diverse communities in the region, development of new plays, partnerships with new companies and organizations, and an active approach to reconciliation with the First Nations people whose territory we are privileged to be on. The human and material resources required to create and support our activity is underpinned by the financial resources generated from many sources. The Belfry continues to build its financial capacity and remain stable through the dedicated work of our staff. Our development team of Susan Stevenson and Kate Barry have accomplished great strides in building our resilience through their dedicated leadership and approach to donor relations. Over the past few years, individual donations have grown from $102,000 in 2011 to this season’s high of $196,917. Our total revenues, earned through Box Office, and the contributed revenues from Governments, Corporations, Foundations and Individuals, go directly to supporting the art you see on our stages. To produce that art takes a village of people, skills, talent and dedication. Over the course of any given season the Belfry provides creative employment to more than: • 133 Artists (actors, composers, designers, directors, photographers), • 32 Creative Staff (carpenters, scenic painters, costumers, technical production staff and crew),

And it takes time to produce the art we so proudly present to you. Over the course of any given season we average more than: • 150 days in construction and sourcing sets, costumes and props • 120 days spent in rehearsal • 30 days in technical rehearsals • 142 days in performance Add to those numbers the weeks spent in planning by staff, designers, directors, and there are never enough days to complete it all. Yet miraculously, the people listed earlier accomplish it. Support from Foundations, Corporations, Government and Individuals ensures our capacity to: • Produce and present the many productions seen last year on our stages, • Support our Indigenous Learning Exchange Program (in particular the Victoria Foundation), • Support the Emerging Artist Enhancement Program (in particular RBC), • Continue the commissioning and development of new Canadian plays and playwrights, • Support the outreach and education work we undertake in our community, • Engage some of Canada’s most sought after theatre artists, • Maintain our remarkable and beautiful building, • And pay the best, most professional staff I have had the pleasure of working with. Every dollar of support is valued and used to ensure that the Belfry remains an outstanding cultural cornerstone of our community and province.

• 13 Innovative Staff (fundraisers, marketers, financial managers, box office and front of house staff ), • as well as 279 Active Volunteers – including our extraordinary Board. Ivan Habel

2018-2019 TREASURER’S REPORT

CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS

Congratulations once again to all the dedicated members of the Belfry Theatre team for another successful year, and as always thank you to our patrons and our public and private funders for your fantastic support. I am pleased to report another year of excellent financial results with total revenues of $3,036,000 which were $346,000 ahead of budget and $172,000 ahead of the prior year. Total expenses before amortization expense were $2,827,000 compared to a budget of $2,677,000, and after consideration of $125,000 for amortization of our capital assets, we achieved a modest surplus of approximately $84,000 for the year, which was $196,000 ahead of budget and a significant improvement over the prior year. During the year we continued to renew our capital infrastructure with expenditures of approximately $264,000 for building improvements, $122,000 for computer, lighting, and projector upgrades, and $59,000 for new studio seating.

Over the previous season the Belfry’s investment in capital assets included: • Upgrades to seating in the BMO Studio theatre, which were made possible through the support of BMO Financial Group, and The Province of BC through a gaming capital grant • Purchase and install of a new digital dimming system for the Patrick Stewart Theatre, and the purchase of new projectors used for scenic projections, both made possible through The Province of BC through a gaming capital grant, and a donation from Patrick Stewart.

Our balance sheet remains healthy even after the significant capital expenditures during the year, with working capital of $162,000 at the end of the year, compared to $397,000 in the prior year. Total fund balances improved to $2,331,000 this year, compared to $2,247,000 in 2018.

Robert Thomson, CPA, CA

REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEAR. ENDING 2019

REVENUE Other Earned Revenues 7%

EXPENSES Misc. Revenues

Amortization & Facility Operating

Administration

Fundraising 5%

10% Private Funding 21%

Ticket Sales 38% Audience Services / Marketing 25%

Programming Costs 55%

Public Funding 30%

Revenue

Operating

Expenses

Operating

Revenues From Ticket sales Other Earned revenues Public funding Private funding Misc. Revenues Total Operating Revenues

$1,156,000 $208,359 $895,025 $632,264 $109,440 $3,001,088

Programming Costs Audience Services / Marketing Amortization & Facility Operating Fundraising Administration Total Operating Expenses

$1,555,384 $700,243 $146,581 $155,487 $268,999 $2,826,694

Amortization of deferred contributions $34,714

Amortization

$125,121

Total Revenues

Total Expense

$2,951,815

Excess (deficiency) of Revenue

$83,987

$3,035,802

HISTORY

TODAY

The Belfry Theatre was founded in 1974 (as the Springridge Cultural Centre) as an alternative venue for touring productions, concerts and community arts events. Renamed the Belfry Theatre, it began producing plays in 1976 with a focus on contemporary work, especially Canadian plays. The Belfry is one of the most respected professional theatre companies in Canada.

The Belfry produces and presents ten or more plays per year: one or two summer productions, a four-play Mainstage series, and the SPARK Festival, our mid-winter festival of innovative and alternative work from across Canada.

The company resides in a former Baptist church built in 1892. From the company’s inception until 1991, the Belfry rented the main theatre space in the building and shared the complex with a homeless shelter. In 1991, then-owners The Cool-Aid Society relocated, and the Belfry began the first of five capital campaigns to buy and restore the building. Renovations were completed in 2000 with the restoration of the exterior. The building is listed in the heritage registry and has won a number of awards for its restoration. In 2009, Chair Emeritus Patrick (Paddy) Stewart made an extraordinary contribution of $250,000 to the Belfry, which was matched with funds from Arts Sustainability Victoria, enabling the Belfry to pay off its building mortgage.

VISION AND MISSION Our vision is to achieve excellence in the production and presentation of innovative contemporary theatre in our heritage home. Our mission is to enrich our community by inspiring and entertaining audiences with theatre that is nationally recognized for excellence, while maintaining our commitment to artistic development, professional integrity and financial sustainability. The Belfry has played an important role in the cultural community of the Greater Victoria region for 42 years. In addition to the plays presented on stage, we offer a number of ancillary activities designed to enrich the theatre-going experience for young people and the general public, provide professional development opportunities for local artists, and attract as wide a community as possible to the theatre.

The original five-person staff from 1976 has grown to more than 40 including seasonal employees, contract workers – actors, directors, designers – and hourly work to dozens more technical staff. The annual budget has grown to more than 2.8 million dollars. The total attendance for all events at the Belfry in the 2018-2019 Season was 43,555. The Belfry has more than 250 dedicated individuals who volunteer as ushers, tickettakers and bar staff during performances. Many of these volunteers have been with the theatre for years, including a few who have been volunteering since the theatre’s inception. The Belfry Theatre, like all charitable, not-for-profit organizations, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Charitable Registration 119215549

PLAYS IN DEVELOPMENT THE MASTER LIST

THE REFUGEE PROJECT IN A NUTSHELL GIVER TAKE

LONG LANCE

MONOCEROS

by Joel Bernbaum by David Ferguson by Rosa Dolore

THE SOLDIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WIFE

by Rachel Aberle

by Falen Johnson by Sean Harris Oliver Book by Josh Epstein & Kyle Rideout Music & lyrics by Benjamin Elliott & Anton Lipovetsky

$1 MILLION+ CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

We surpassed our original $1 Million goal for this multi-year campaign in 2018–2019 – Thanks to you! More than $1.2 Million was raised towards a total of $1.7 Million in maintenance and improvements, which were completed in phases to ensure that your Belfry Theatre continues to be one of the most cherished and admired theatres in the country: • Summer 2016: Replaced all seating in the Patrick Stewart Theatre • Summer 2017: Major renovation to the lobby and adjacent areas, creating a new Nikki & Bruce MacKenzie Atrium • Summer 2018: Replaced heating and ventilation system for the Patrick Stewart Theatre • Fall 2018: Upgrade to our hearing assist system

• Spring 2019: Upgrades to our renamed BMO Studio Theatre, including installing purpose-built theatre seating for the very first time • Future needs and dreams: Replacement to the stage lighting systems to bring us up to date (and greatly reduce our energy requirements), as well as new sound equipment in support of our productions The following individuals and groups contributed to the $1 Million+ Capital Upgrades Campaign:

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CATALYSTS ($100,000+)

BMO Financial Group The Government of Canada

PINNACLE ($50,000 - $99,999)

Roger J. Bishop Nikki & Bruce MacKenzie M. Grace Mersereau Alan Geoffrey White The Province of BC through Community Gaming Grants

CORNERSTONE ($25,000 - $49,999)

Dr. Perry & Annamaria Bamji Joan Peggs Patrick Stewart

ARCHITECT ($10,000 - $24,999)

Andrew Sheret Ltd Terry and Leslie Farmer Good Foundation Inc. Rob & Shirley Hunter Robert & Devi Jawl Foundation Barbara & Philip Potash Foundation Judith & Al Title Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

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Our thanks to the 31 individuals who donated amounts up to $100 and to the 80 individuals who have contributed to the Name a Seat campaign! DESIGNER ($5,000 - $9,999)

Garside Sign & Displays

SUPPORTER ($500 - $999)

Audrey Johnson

Ian & Gloria Back

Barbara Greeniaus & Bill Israel

Belfry Volunteer Team

Nancy Kenyon

Donna Christie & Richard Shapka

Lois Lacheur & Derek Whittle

Barbara & Les Copley

Deborah LeFrank

Sang Ly

Ann Maffey

Peter & Helen Malcolm

Robert & Lynda Malpass

Elinor Mix

Phillip Marsh & Cindy Petrowski

Susan & Gary Braley Peter & Joanne Brown Foundation Stephen & Michelle Brown Norinne & John Coombs Commodore & Janice Drent Paul & Sheila Elworthy David Harris Flaherty Gabriel Ross Furniture James & Susan Henwood Bruce & Barbara Housser

Ivan Habel Hansenbuilt Construction & Design Hillside Printing Horne Coupar, Lawyers, LLP Sydney & Robert Kalef Patti-Anne & Martin Kay In memory of Jean Elizabeth Kõdar Robert Milne

Fiona Hunter

In Memory of Ronald Adam Polstein

Vicky Husband

Rasool Rayani

Mohan & Kathy Jawl

Bob & Joan Snowden

Keay Architecture Ltd

Ross & Jane Woodland

Keay Cecco Architecture Ltd

Edwin & Carmen Pitcher Penny & Mel Rinald Margaret Smith Susan Stevenson Tom Ward & Marlie Manning Lesley Watson & Evert Lindquist Anonymous (2)

Sandy Mayzell Lois McNabb Jon & Gail Muzio Bill & Coline Neilson Alfred Panter In Memory of Margaret Shamata Terry & Mitzi Prentice

COBBLESTONE ($100 - $499)

Marianne Alto

Julia R. Dave & Irma Rodenhuis

Helen Lansdowne

FOUNDATION

Anne McLaughlin Fund

($1,000 -$2,499)

Gordon George Barefoot

Elaine Montgomery & Robert Maitland

Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd

K. Blakely Leonard Bonavero

PARC Retirement Living

Stephen Cushing & Debbie Gill

Andy Stephenson

Susan Findlay

Harry & Beryl Borris

Dr. Stephen Tax

Karen Jensen

Anita Boyd & Dwain Johnson

Robert Thomson

Laurence & Anne Mackett

Barbara Bulman-Fleming

Anonymous (1)

Claude & Joan Mury

Henry & Miriam Caplan

Diane Scott and Shelley Deglan

Ross Crockford & Jennifer Wise

Tom Sellgren

Trudy David

Glenn & Louise White

John & Suzanne Stewart

Mavis De Girolamo

David & Carolyn Whitfield

Judy Stewart

Gunnild Fischer

Barbara L. Wilson

J. Richard Swenson

Geoff & Linda Giles

David Wright

Winchester Galleries

Anne Holtzman & Gordon Philippe

Anonymous (13)

BUILDER ($2,500 - $4,999)

The Barraclough Foundation Bespoke Design Ltd Deborah Bojman Canpro Construction Dr. Oscar & Malca Casiro Eric & Shirley Charman Farrow and Ball Jane Francis

Al Bone & Ginny Crawford

Valerie Houle Bill & Joan Huzar

Shirley A. Ross Peter Seward Henry & Marian Summerfield Kenneth Wm. Thornicroft Stephen & Jeanette Titus Karen Toms & Dave Wright Tootsie - In Honour of Allyson Belyea’s Retirement Blaire Walker

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Bravo! 2018-19 ANNUAL FUND

The following individuals have invested generously in support of Belfry Theatre artistic and education programs

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: MEMBER ($1,200 - $2,499)

Bill & Maureen Murphy-Dyson

Dr. Perry & Annamaria Bamji

Robert & Ann Myers

GODSEND ($10,000+)

Sherri Bird & Bill Bird

Alan Marcus & Gail Nagley

Patrick Stewart

Dr. Dennis Bobyn & Mrs. Laurence Toffoletto

Patricia O’Brien & Michael Gaudet

Susan & Gary Braley

Ronald & Judith Parish

Richard Brownsey & Glynis Leyshon

Joan Peggs

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE:

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: PRODUCTION SUPPORTER ($5,000-$9,999)

The Nikki & Bruce MacKenzie Family

Dr. Oscar & Malca Casiro

Elaine Montgomery & Robert Maitland

Sheila & Paul Elworthy

Dr. Stephen Tax

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: ARTIST SUPPORTER

Norinne & John Coombs Lorraine Fallis David Harris Flaherty Georgia Gibbs Barbara Greeniaus & Bill Israel

Brad & Shelagh Rinald Diane Scott & Shelley Deglan Michael Shamata Donna Christie & Richard Shapka Lee & Karl Soberlak Foundation Andy Stephenson

Lee Adler

Ivan Habel

Susan Stevenson & Bruce McGuigan

Ian & Gloria Back Fund †

Philomena Hanson

Judy Stewart

Stephen & Michelle Brown

Joe & Linda Harvey

Robert Thomson

Katherine Farris & Kit Pearson

Bruce & Barbara Housser

Judith & Al Title

Rob & Shirley Hunter

Robert and Suzanne Johnston

Lesley Watson & Evert Lindquist

Fiona Hunter

Patti-Anne & Martin Kay

Ross & Jane Woodland

Mohan & Kathy Jawl

Helen Lansdowne

Michael & Vicki Ziegler

Anne McLaughlin

Phillip Marsh & Cindy Petrowski

Anonymous (1)

Gregg & Jennifer Perry

Joan McArthur-Blair & Jeanie Cockell

DISCIPLE ($750 - $1,199)

Barbara & Kim Potash

Kini McDonald

Honorable & Mrs. David & Sandra Anderson

John & Suzanne Stewart

Robert Milne

Darlene Elaine Clover

Anonymous (2)

Michael Morres

Stephen Cushing & Debbie Gill

($2,500 - $4,999)

Claude & Joan Mury

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Commodore & Janice Drent

CHAMPION ($300 - $499)

Susan Findlay

John & Barbara Barton

Elaine Calder & William J. Bennett

Ken & May Mah-Paulson

Christine & Michael Bloomfield

Colin & Linda Campbell

Doreen & Garth McBride

Miriam & Henry Caplan

David McDowell

Harry & Beryl Borris

Hon. Ida Chong, FCPA, FCGA

Terence & Ann McMullen

Peter & Lorna Bray

David Alexander Clark

Lois McNabb

Ron Cox & Bev Suzuki

Jane Clinckett

Fay Melling

Ross Crockford & Jennifer Wise

Barbara & Les Copley

Elinor B. Mix

Trudy David

Catharine & Anthony Moses

Lawrence Eastick

Mavis De Girolamo & Bill Corbin

Sara Neely

Carol & Ron

Oksana Dexter

William & Dorothy Hamilton

Gail Duguid

Chris & Catriona Harker

Ross & Faye Eddy

Rosemarie & Mike Hayes

Rita Estock

Peter Kruselnicki

Bob & Sylvia Fair

Helen & Oliver Lantz

Gerry & Fran Flint

Eric & Michele Fretz

Mort Nelson & Marty Laurence

Lorna Stirling & Edward Fong

Denny Gelinas & Anne Clinckett

Peter & Helen Malcolm

Audrey Johnson Carol Nelson Beate & Kirk Northcott Mary-Ellen Purkis Gordon & Grace Rogers

ADHERENT ($500 - $749)

Tom & Nancy Bailey Kevan King & Nancy Bell Adrienne Betty Lorie Bradley & Russ Pym Nancy Buan Chris & Mary Chapman Adelle Clements Jane Francis & Dave Skilling

Bob & Sara Harman Bill & Joan Huzar Ray Jones & Diana Dampsy Andrew Karwowski & Sylvie Cote John & Anne Keay John Krich Jeff McEown & Helen Smith Celso E. Mendoza Gwen & Wayne Phillips Edwin & Carmen Pitcher Ronald & Juliana Polstein Pauline Price Adrienne Radford Alec Scoones Dr. Janet & Mr. Donald Storch Ken & Wendy Strong Tom Ward & Marlie Manning Patricia Young Anonymous (2)

Alex & Samantha Currie

Robert & Lynda Malpass Mary McAvoy Jon & Gail Muzio Kelvin & Elisabeth Nelson Michael William Pidgeon Carol & Emily Prowse Ross Morgan Richardson Jaci Ross Susan & Peter Salomonsson Gordon & Deanna Wallace

Adria Fraser Bette Gallander George Galt Peter Gibson Leslie Glazier Daphne Elizabeth Goode Carol Goodger-Hill Ian & Alannah Hammocks Alan & Dianne Hanna

Margaret Martin

Bill & Coline Neilson Margaret Parker Marie Peach Julie & Bill Pearce Susanne & Keith Phillips Julia R. Ann Saddlemyer Peter Seward C. Stephen & Mary Smith Michael Stewart Sandra T. Stott Henry & Marian Summerfield Gerhard & Ruth Suter Giles Thorp Stephen & Jeanette Titus David & Dorothy Torontow

Rand & Margaret Harrison

Dave Traynor & Heather Wood

Anne Holtzman & Gordon Philippe

Erin Voaklander

John & Elaine Hooper

Sharon Walls & Warren Magnusson

Katrin Horowitz

Lorita Whitehead

Wayne & Jean Howe

Jane Elizabeth Whiteley

Walt & Lynda Hundleby

Carolyn Whitfield

Edward & Dana Jackson

Monika & George Winn

Elizabeth Jawl

Vivian & Jeff Young

Sandra Anderson

Dr. Janelle Jenstad & David Wrate

Anonymous (12)

Gene & Josie Bernhard

Rex Johnson

As of May 31, 2019

Karen Blakely Pat Bourke & Barry Gros

Chris Jones & Catherine Wright

Monty & Nancy Bryant

Martha Macdonnell

Sherry & John Butler

Dan MacDougall & Karen McDiarmaid

Alison Watt & Malcolm McLeod Lois Lacheur & Derek Whittle Barbara L. Wilson Anonymous (3)

ADVOCATE ($150 - $299)

Larry & Jackie Cade

Ann Maffey

Our thanks to the 89 Believers ($75 - $149) and 205 Friends (up to $74) â&#x20AC; Through the Victoria Foundation 12

Bravo! The Belfry Theatre gratefully acknowledges the financial support of The Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia through the British Columbia Arts Council and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, the CRD Arts Commission, and the City of Victoria.

SEASON SPONSORS

CRUSH

FLORAL

Helijet

Boulevard Magazine

Jennifer Roberts Florist

Times Colonist

Delta Ocean Pointe Resort EAT Magazine

HOSPITALITY

Everything Wine

Jackson Triggs

BMO Financial Group

Ocean 98.5

Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.

Broadmead & Oak Bay Hearing Clinics

Odlum Brown Limited

Sea Cider

SHOW SPONSORS

Truffles Catering

Graham Isenegger & Neil Chappell of CIBC Wood Gundy – Blue Heron Group PARC Retirement Living TD Bank Group

EMERGING ARTIST

Whole Foods

ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

RBC Emerging Artists Project

HOST HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION

Chateau Victoria Hotels & Suites BMO STUDIO THEATRE

BMO Financial Group

FACILITY AND OPERATIONS

CD Specialty Cleaning & Restoration

Garden Oaks Fine Accommodation Villa Marco Polo Inn

Costa Verde Landscaping BELFRY 101

Dowell's Moving & Storage

The Hamber Foundation

The Finishing Store

The Joint Pizzeria

Gabriel Ross Furniture

Vel and Don Ferns Fund†

Hillside Printing

Anne McLaughlin Fund†

KPMG

Patricia Margaret Shanahan Fund †

Showcase Awards

Victoria Foundation

The Super Plumber Ltd.

Vital Victoria Fund †

INDIGENOUS LEARNING EXCHANGE PROGRAM

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MEDIA SPONSORS

FOUNDATIONS

Boulevard Magazine

APM Fund for the Arts†

FOCUS Magazine

Barnes Family Foundation†

Ocean 98.5

The Barraclough Foundation

Times Colonist

Belfry Theatre Society Endowment Fund† Benevity Community Impact Fund

DONATIONS IN MEMORIAM SPONSOR

McCall Gardens Funeral & Cremation Service SPARK 2019 FESTIVAL

Government of Canada

Cederberg Family Fund † Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation† The Mclean Foundation

GOLD BUSINESS CIRCLE MEMBERS

DPL Liatowitsch Real Estate Team Horne Coupar Barristers and Solicitors Simply Computing Carolann Steinhoff, Queensbury Securities Inc. Moxie’s Bar and Grill

Elizabeth McPherson Fund for the Arts†

Caffe Fantastico

Provincial Employees Community Services Fund

CVTV

The Stewart Fund

Field & Company LLP Chartered Accountants

Used.ca

through the Vancouver Foundation

Garside Signs & Displays

Vancouver Foundation

Monk Office

Victoria Foundation

Victoria Arts Marketing

UPSTAGE MAGAZINE

Fastrac Printing

SILVER BUSINESS CIRCLE MEMBERS

† through the Victoria Foundation

DONATIONS IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Eric Adler In Memory of Violet Armstrong (2) In Memory of Agnes and Arnold Davies In Memory of Michael Fallis (2) In Memory of Jean Elizabeth Kõdar In Memory of Nikki & Bruce MacKenzie from the family In Memory of Ronald Adam Polstein In Memory of Jacqueline Price Donations in memoriam sponsor: McCall Gardens – Honouring Life

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DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 2018–2019 During the 2018-19 season, the Belfry donated 144 tickets in support of 71different groups, including: 100 Women Who Care Access Pro Bono Alex Campbell Conquer Cancer Arts Club Theatre ArtsCalibre Academy ArtsReach Astrolabe Musik Theatre Balfour’s Friends Foundation Ballet Victoria BC Children’s Hospital BCSPCA Wild Arc Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Broken Rhythms Cadboro Bay United Church Canadian College of Performing Arts Cat’s Cradle Animal Rescue Chemainus Theatre Festival Cool Aid Society Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation Dance Victoria Discovery School Esquimalt Music Parents Association Eves of Destruction Roller Derby League Family Services of Greater Victoria Fernwood NRG George Jay School PAC Gonzales Coop Preschool Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra Hillcrest Elementary PAC Intrepid Theatre Island Montessori House School Island Prostate Centre Issamba - Black History Month event KidSport Greater Victoria Lambrick Park Secondary Musical Theatre

Land Trust Alliance of BC Lansdowne Middle School Music Program Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon Marie Zirk MS Society of Canada Music by the Sea Mustard Seed Street Church Our Place Parent Support Services of BC POV & Victoria Symphony Provincial Employees Community Services Fund Restorative Justice Victoria Ronald McDonald House BC Royal Roads Indigenous Education & Student Services Saanich Minor Hockey Association Scouts Canada - Greater Victoria area Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Signs of Hope in Africa South Park Family School Story Theatre Theatre Inconnu Theatre Northwest Theatre Replacement Theatre SKAM Together Against Poverty Torquay Elementary School Tourism Victoria United Way Greater Victoria Victoria High School Victoria Hospice Victoria Hospitals Foundation Victoria Housing Society Victoria Pride Society Victoria Youth Empowerment Society VIDEA

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS 40,132 Belfry Production Attendance 3,423 Rental Production Attendance 263+ Board Members Active Volunteers 399 Total Members ($25 + Donors) 144 tickets donated to 61 groups Flame #1 106 Sound of the Beast Mom’s the Word 3 5,327 Viet Mom A Doll’s House pt 2 6,877 Old Stock Mustard 6,417 Pathetic Fallacy Griffin & Sabine 3,557 B101 Flame #2 93 Workshops Bears 7,677 4000 Miles Mama’s Boy 474

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Attendance at ticketed events in the season

196

Ticketed performances or events produced or presented by the Belfry

Weeks of rehearsal

181

Performances on the Patrick Stewart Mainstage

Weeks scenery, props and costumes were being built for our productions

Community events or rentals held at the Belfry

Weeks where there was no activity occuring in the theatre, studio or lobby

Days where the building was closed with no staff working

48,000

Households received Upstage Magazine

84,077

Users of the Belfry Website

704,152 Page views of the webiste 7,055

Facebook followers

8,668

Twitter followers 17

PATRONS BY HOUSEHOLD BY MUNICIPALITY 2018-2019 Sidney 207

North Saanich 175

Central Saanich 223

Saanich Langford / Highlands 316

1948 View Royal 91 Oak Bay Esquimalt

Victoria

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1351

1591

Sooke 88

Colwood/ Metchosin 198

Salt Spring Island

Vancouver 106

Other Gulf Islands

Elsewhere:

Duncan 71

Other (within BC)

350

Ladysmith 11

Out of Province

225

Courtenay/Comox 28

Out of Canada

125

Nanaimo 46

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LIST OF RENTALS & ORGANIZATIONS Total Rentals: 38 Fernwood NRG 4x 100 Women Who Care Victoria Puente Theatre’s Worldplay Black History Month Concert Uvic - IdeaFest 10x Broad Theatrics - Sin City Lovebook Productions Tracey Moore Guest Speaker Event Halliday/Camenind Wedding Stubel/Blades Wedding David Day: Let Us Compare Mythologies 4x Kaleidoscope Children’s Festival Meet the Candidates Joan Peggs - Rotary Info Session 5x Supernova Jam for the Kids Story Theatre AGM

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2018-19 BELFRY STAFF Development Coordinator Front of House Manager B4Play Audio Technician Indigenous Cultural Advisor Box Office Clerk Director of Production & Operations Front of House Supervisor Marketing & Communications Director Audience Services Manager Executive Director Facilities Supervisor & Head Technician Company Manager Engagement & Education Manager Scenic Artist Graphic Designer Head of Wardrobe Box Office Clerk B101 Co-Facilitator Financial Officer Box Office Clerk Head of Props Master Carpenter Associate Artist Front of House Supervisor Artistic Director Scenic Painter & Custodian Technical Director Venue Technician Director of Development Front of House Supervisor Associate Artist Box Office Clerk Box Office Supervisor Box Office Clerk Photographers: B4Play Host:

Kate Barry Jane Broomfield Ben Brysiuk Kristy Charlie Evan Coates Alex Currie Samantha Currie Mark Dusseault Ian Gibson Ivan Habel Keith Houghton Valerie Houle Danielle Janess Carole Klemm Jeff Kulak Joanne LeSage Rebecca Marchand Dave Morris Patricia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Morganne Orchard Peter Pokorny Dale Pudwell Anita Rochon Rahat Saini Michael Shamata Lara Shepard Gregory Smith Lukas Smith Susan Stevenson Ann-Bernice Thomas Deborah Williams Allison Yauk Eryn Yaromy Golnaz Zad David Cooper, Emily Cooper, Don Craig, Jo-Ann Richards, Peter Pokorny Gregor Craigie The Belfry Theatre is a member of: The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres Theatre Communications Group, USA ProArt Victoria The Victoria Chamber of Commerce Tourism Victoria The Belfry Theatre engages professional artists who are members of Canadian Actorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Equity Association.

2018-19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President Directors

Richard Brownsey Dr. Sheila Elworthy Ross Woodland Robert Thomson, CA Helen Lansdowne Gloria Back Paulina Grainger Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair Kini McDonald Joan Peggs Andy Stephenson Alison Watt

Honorary Board of Directors Chair Emeritus

Patrick Stewart Sherri Bird Barbara Greeniaus Robert Johnston Q.C. John Keay Joan Snowden Dr. Brian Winsby Michael Ziegler

BELFRY LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS:

LEGACY GIFTS

Dr. Perry & Annamaria Bamji Richard Brownsey & Glynis Leyshon

The Belfry acknowledges the generous recent and past gifts from the estates of:

Barbara Greeniaus & Bill Israel

Violet Armstrong (Bequest in process)

Bruce & Barbara Housser

Roger J. Bishop (Bequest received 2017)

John & Anne Keay

Shirley Mae Dawson (Bequest received 2012)

Robert & Ann Myers

Marguerite Kathleen Friesen (Bequest received 2019)

Joan Peggs

David Neil Lee (Bequest received 2018)

Cindy Petrowski & Phil Marsh

Maria Luisa McCrae (Bequest in process)

Ross Richardson

M. Grace Mersereau (Bequest received 2016 & 2018)

Jane Francis & Dave Skilling

Margaret Seens (Bequest received 2009, 2010, & 2013)

Judy Stewart

Alan Geoffrey White (Bequest received 2016)

Plus a further seven anonymous members We invite you to join the Belfry Legacy Society by making a planned gift or bequest. Gift planning is an inspired, meaningful and deeply personal way to secure the future of the Belfry Theatre. The support of visionary philanthropy ensures that the Belfry will continue to flourish as Greater Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier contemporary theatre company. Consult your professional advisors about the many forms through which you can achieve tax advantages of charitable donations and bequests. Please inform us if you have included the Belfry in your estate plans, so we can acknowledge your support during and/or after your lifetime, according to your wishes. Contact: Susan Stevenson, Director of Development, 250-385-6835 ext. 229 or development@belfry.bc.ca

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Professional Development Workshops Stage>Screen>Story>Game: Making Virtual Reality Theatre with Kevin Kerr Ethical Storytelling with Donna-Michelle St. Bernard Total Attendance: 15

Combine fourth year and MFA playwrighting students from UVic’s Department of Writing, add one part directors and two parts actors from UVic’s Theatre Department. Simmer and serve hot off the press.

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HOOTENANNY An all-ages dance party of awesome. Live humans playing music. Live humans dancing to music. Featuring The Avram McCagherty Quartet: Calvin Cairns, Avram McCagherty, Peter Dowse and Matthew Pease.

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Brenda Robins PRODUCTION SPONSORS SEASON SPONSORS Nathan Howe Lucy McNulty SEASON SPONSORS Julie Leung PRODUCTION SPONSORS SEASON SPONSORS

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Director Set and Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Director Assistant Sound Designer Dialect Coach

Anita Rochon Peter Hartwell Wendy Lundgren Steven Charles Christopher Sibbald Emily Mewett Shanae Sodhi Aidan Dunsmuir Adrienne Smook

Total Attendance

7,450

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