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3. FOREWORD BY THE CHAIRPERSON
Name
Khwezi Kunene
Title
Chairperson of Council
It’s an honor and pleasure to present the 2021/2022 Annual Report. Difficult economic climate has seen many companies and people face unprecedented challenges. In KZN specifically, we have been marked with Political unrest and the devastating floods which will remain the legacy of year 2021. Many people lost their lives and the rate of unemployment rose to suffocate a recovering economy rising from the effects of Covid-19. The Playhouse Company took a concerted effort to be part of the solution by ensuring that there is a steady and consistent flow of productions on our stages. This was supported by the gradual lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions thus opening more opportunities for the Playhouse to operate efficiently. This ensured that a total of 3 985 Artist received work in this financial year at the Playhouse with demographics depicted below.
ARTISTS EMPLOYED 3 985
WHITE 739
WOMAN 1 755
It’s always encouraging to see a racial and generational mix in our audience numbers as this affirms our concerted efforts to promote social cohesion. Our balanced Artistic programming supports our vision and we have seen flagship productions on stage.
I am pleased to report that the Playhouse Company has for 12 consecutive years achieved another Clean Audit outcome from the Auditor General. I applaud and am very proud of the hard work that goes into ensuring that we adhere to good corporate governance.
I would like to congratulate and thank the Management Team of the Playhouse Company for their dedication and positive attitude which is felt and seen from the time you are welcomed by our Security to the Bar staff and every staff member working behind the scenes, to ensure quality productions are consistently staged for our entertainment and education.
My gratitude goes to the Council/Board of the Playhouse company for their support and much appreciated oversight role. Our funders the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture under the leadership of Honorable Minister Nathi Mthethwa for the funding and constant support to ensure that our vision is met and to the KZN MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture.
I am reminded of the Swan analogy which is seen gracefully moving in the water but when taking a view under water you see the fast pace its legs are paddling to keep it afloat. This is the Characteristics of our Entity as everyone plays their part in ensuring that the experience of every patron entering our doors is memorable.
Khwezi Kunene
The Playhouse Company
AFRICAN 2 954
YOUTH 2 931
INDIAN 109
OTHER 183
DISABLED 258
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