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The cast of "Newsies"

StoryBook Theatre
2022/23 Annual General Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7pm 
at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre

1. Welcome & Introductions

2. Call to Order & Attendance

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the November 8, 2021 AGM

4. Motion to Accept AGM Attendance into the records

5. President's Report

6. Artistic Producers Report

- Message

- Season Stats

7. Review 2022/23 DRAFT Financial Statement for year ending June 30, 2023

8. Board Resignations & Motion to Accept

9. Board Nominations & Elections

10. Motion to approve and change of societal information

11. Other Business

12. Questions

13. Call Meeting to a close

2023/24 Current Leadership Statistics

50% FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION ON BOARD

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6 MEMBERS as of January 1, 2024

50 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION ON STAFF

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1 ARTISTIC PRODUCER
1 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

1 ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE

1 BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR

30% BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

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30% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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Peter & The Star Catcher

WHO ARE WE?

StoryBook Theatre is Canada's largest volunteer-driven Theatres for Young Audiences and families. In our almost 48 years of serving Calgary, we have fostered the love and passion for theatre arts in over one million people.  Each season we bring together some of the industry's brightest emerging talents both on and off the stage to create some incredibly accessible theatre for the whole family.
 

We bring stories to life in a way that encourages children and their families to dream about who they are and may become, to explore the story from different perspectives, to think using inductive reasoning, and to connect to other people and ideas.

MISSION STATEMENT
StoryBook celebrates the power of theatre to inspire children and their families to dream, explore, think, and connect through high-caliber accessible theatre school programming and productions.

VISION STATEMENT
StoryBook Theatre seeks to provide a vital performing arts organization known for its commitment to accessible and diverse family theatre programming.

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Our Commitment to our Community

Our actions & continued work toward equity, inclusivity, diversity and accessibility

As the world around us has risen up, it is important for StoryBook to take this time and look inward. We have been having difficult and inspiring conversations amongst ourselves, our artists, and the community we serve.

“Children are the future, teach them well, let them lead the way.”

Linda Creed & Michael Masser

2021/22 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT: Jolene Anderson

VICE PRESIDENT:  Amanda Ierfino

TREASURER: Trishi Karan

SECRETARY/PAST PRESIDENT: Kathy Bauer

DIRECTORS

Helen Nowlanwalls
Brett Bromley

Cam Warren

Jason Buttuls

President's Report
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Dear esteemed members of the Board of Directors,
 

I write to you today on behalf of the Board of Directors to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering support, commitment, and dedication shown by our esteemed patrons, volunteers, and employees.

Our theatre group stands as a shining example of excellence, largely due to the exceptional efforts put forth by our remarkable team of devoted employees led by the exemplary JP Thibodeau. Time and time again, they have astounded our audiences, students, and volunteers with their boundless drive, unbridled creativity, and fearlessness in facing any challenge that StoryBook has encountered. Their tireless contributions continue to instill a belief in the enchantment of theatre within us all. Moreover, they have played an instrumental role in fostering a community of volunteers that is unparalleled in its passion and devotion.

From ushers to set painters to actors - every single volunteer at SBT has been an invaluable asset throughout our illustrious 47-year journey. Your selfless donation of time has been the lifeblood that has kept this theatre thriving through the years. To our cherished patrons: none of this would have been possible without your unwavering support. We extend heartfelt thanks for your active participation in all facets of the theatrical experiences we have offered over these past few years. Above all else, we are profoundly grateful for your triumphant return to live theatre when we once again opened our doors.

The past year presented challenges unlike any other; however, through it all, you believed in us wholeheartedly. For this steadfast belief in our mission and vision for Storybook Theater Group's future success, we extend our sincere thanks.

With utmost gratitude,

Jolene Anderson
Board President

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The cast of "The LIghtening Thief"

President Report
Artistic Producer's Report
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As I reflect on the past year of theatrical presentations and our theatre school, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and admiration for the resilience and dedication that has been inspired by our team and community

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The 2022/23 Season presented challenges that surpassed even my highest expectations. 

Throughout this season, we continuously adapted all our programming to align with the needs and requirements outlined by Alberta Health Services, ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

We were able to leverage last round of  subsidies and grants to navigate these unprecedented times. Regrettably, it became apparent that funding began to dwindle as politicians seemed to shift their focus away from pandemic concerns. This lack of support was disheartening considering more than 75% of our audience remained hesitant about returning.

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Though we had hoped for numbers reaching closer to pre-pandemic levels, achieving even 20,000 live viewers proved challenging. It was far from the nearly 28,000 attendees we had anticipated.

Nevertheless, with each presentation, we saw the theatre fit and grow and the right show title Brough the audience back in.

We continue to prioritize diversity on our stage. Approximately 34.5% of our artists represented BIPOC communities while 42.4% came from marginalized backgrounds. We strived diligently this year to ensure strong representation both on stage and behind-the-scenes within the communities we serve through our work.

 

Despite sales struggling throughout this period, we managed to engage nearly 250 artists on paid contracts throughout the year - an unwavering commitment towards supporting artists in need.

Our Theatre School experienced a slow start in terms of in-person presentations; however, by summer's arrival, it regained momentum and emerged stronger than ever before - solidifying its presence once again within StoryBook Theater Group's repertoire.

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The Season inspired our community to come back and making sure that we knew they were with us.   Looming inflation would have a strong impact after this season so we are happy  and anxious to see where next season takes us.

AP Report
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Statistics & Reporting
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SEASON ATTENDANCE
24,157 Attendees (+107.23%)

24,157

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GRANT SUPPORT
$567,728.00 in Federal, Provincial & Municipal support

DONATIONS
$47,010.13 Donated to groups, individuals & families

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PRODUCTIONS
Shows

Concert Series

126 Performances

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SEASON SALES
$304,327.29 Net Sales (+100.07%)

$12.60 Average Ticket Prices (-50%)

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ARTISTS & VOLUNTEERS
2800 volunteers

215 paid Artists

$651,533 in Artist fees

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& FRIENDS

ATTENDANCE
217 
Attendees

360 Available Seats

SALES
$630.00
Net Sales

($1,425.02) Profit

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LEGALLY BLONDE

ATTENDANCE
2288
 Attendees

2520 Available Seats

SALES
$59,461.85 
Net Sales

($48,308.38) Profit

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LIGHTNING THIEF

ATTENDANCE
3830Attendees

4320 Available Seats

SALES
$95,876.18
Net Sales

($42,860.97) Profit

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MISCAST

ATTENDANCE
131
 Attendees

180Available Seats

SALES
$5003.25 
Net Sales

($31,408.82) Profit

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ELF

ATTENDANCE
6692 
Attendees

6840 Available Seats

SALES
$184,737.00
Net Sales

$4,784.82 Profit

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PETER & THE STAR CATCHER

ATTENDANCE
3116Attendees

3780 Available Seats

SALES
$70,496.11
 Net Sales

($116,892.58) Profit

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ELLA ENCHANTED

ATTENDANCE
3219
 Attendees

3240 Available Seats

SALES
$76,227.23 
Net Sales

($31,408.82) Profit

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TSM

ATTENDANCE
176
 Attendees

180 Available Seats

SALES
$7,386.75
 Net Sales

$4,784.82 Profit

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NEWSIES

ATTENDANCE
3934Attendees

5040 Available Seats

SALES
$92,639.52
 Net Sales

($116,892.58) Profit

Season
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2023/24 Current Leadership Statistics

50% FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION ON BOARD

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6 MEMBERS as of January 1, 2024

50 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION ON STAFF

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1 ARTISTIC PRODUCER
1 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

1 ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE

1 BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR

30% BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

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30% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

2022/23 Season 46 Statistics
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48%

MARGINALIZED REPRESENTATION

54%

FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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48.91% ON STAGE
59.09% OFFSTAGE

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49.82% ON STAGE
45.18% OFFSTAGE

27%

BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

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30%

LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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26.46% ON STAGE
31.80% OFFSTAGE

31.21% ON STAGE
23.41% OFFSTAGE

2022
AUDITIONS

217 AUDITIONERS

42%

MARGINALIZED REPRESENTATION

72%

FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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36%

BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

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39%

LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

2022/23
2022/23 Individual Production Statistics
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58.33 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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56.25% ON STAGE
62.50% OFFSTAGE

27.08 % BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

33.33% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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18.75% ON STAGE
43.75% OFFSTAGE

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31.25% ON STAGE
37.50% OFFSTAGE

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48.48 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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38.46% ON STAGE
55.00% OFFSTAGE

24.24% BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

30.30% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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23.08% ON STAGE

25.00% OFFSTAGE

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23.08% ON STAGE
35.00% OFFSTAGE

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48.84 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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56.00% ON STAGE
38.89% OFFSTAGE

27.91 % BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

27.91% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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36.00% ON STAGE
16.67% OFFSTAGE

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24.00% ON STAGE
33.33% OFFSTAGE

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56.6 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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46.67% ON STAGE
67% OFFSTAGE

36.67% BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

26.67% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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53.33% ON STAGE
20% OFFSTAGE

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40.00% ON STAGE
13% OFFSTAGE

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70.37 % FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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70.00% ON STAGE
70.59% OFFSTAGE

22.22 % BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

29.63% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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30.00% ON STAGE
17.65% OFFSTAGE

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10.00% ON STAGE
41.18% OFFSTAGE

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43.48% FEMALE/NON-BINARY
REPRESENTATION

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26.09% ON STAGE
60.8% OFFSTAGE

21.74 % BIPOC
REPRESENTATION

30.43% LGBTQIA2S+
REPRESENTATION

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29.09% ON STAGE
17.39% OFFSTAGE

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30.43% ON STAGE
30.43% OFFSTAGE

HISTORY
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The cast of "Matilda the Musical"

TOP 100 SHOWS

2007 to 2021

1 .  2019 - Matilda the Musical

2.  2018 - Mary Poppins

3.  2019 - Joseph .... Dreamcoat

4.  2018 - Wizard of Oz

5.  2016 - Beauty & the Beast

6.  2020 - The Neverending Story

7.  2015 - The Little Mermaid

8.  2007 - High School Musical

9.  2018 - Madagascar

10. 2019 - The Giver

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