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6. STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
6.1. Vision
Inspiring and cultivating artistic excellence and cultural diversity in the performing arts.
6.2. Mission
In achieving the above vision, The Playhouse Company describes its mission as: We advance, promote and preserve the performing arts by:
• Balancing the transformation agenda and commercial programming, in a manner that facilitates social cohesion and nation building
• Balancing the transformation agenda and commercial programming, in a manner that facilitates social cohesion and nation building;
• Producing and presenting productions with artistic, entertainment and educational value;
• Supporting life skills education and arts appreciation through artistic programming, and skills development for arts
practitioners and training for staff;
• Ensuring quality experiences for our audiences, and providing opportunities to interact across culture, race and
class; and
• The preservation of the historic landmark that is The Playhouse
6.3. Values
Creativity and Innovation
We prioritise creative and innovative thinking and expressions that embrace the multi aesthetics of our country.
Excellence and Integrity
• We seek to work efficiently and effectively and to be increasingly productive.
• We are timeline driven and goal orientated.
• We are committed to ethical behavior and have a zero tolerance stance towards unfairness and discrimination of any
form.
• We aim for excellence and learn from our mistakes.
Diversity
• We respect cultural and artistic expressions that promote the common good of humanity.
• We advance the rights of vulnerable groups and promote access to our programmes and facilities.
Sustainability
• We seek to keep our eye on the future and consider the ongoing sustainability of the Organization at all times.
• We proactively seek to be at the forefront of live theatre
Sinobuntu
• We strive to work with care, empathy, respect and consideration for the well-being of our staff, customers and stake- holders.
• We work hard at maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, protecting our assets and scarce resources, developing our people and promoting a healthy work/life balance.
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