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MINISTER FOR THE ARTS

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 911

New Childers Street Theatre

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Arts - In relation to The Street, the new Childers Street Theatre.

(1) What were the tender criteria for managing the theatre.

(2) Who are the members, by name, of Stagemaster Inc and what are their individual qualifications to manage a theatre (and restaurant) complex

(3) Will funding be made by grant or by loan to operate The Street and has a time limit been set for such taxpayer assistance.

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The criteria for assessing applicants who tendered to the theatre were:

1. "Your reason for applying to manage the New Childers Street Theatre.

2. Relevant experience, legal structure, key personnel.

3. Your understanding of and methods of achieving the following objectives:

i. to provide continuous, diverse and balanced programming of performing arts activities, with an emphasis on innovative undertakings and ACT enterprises.

ii. to be a central focus and venue for ACT performing arts activity.

iii. to be a vibrant focus for community cultural activity.

iv. to be a financially viable enterprise."

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