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2017 PRESENTER PROFILES ALBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 525 Swift Street Albury 2640 CAPACITY 818 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Brendan Maher | Venue Manager EMAIL bmaher@alburycity.nsw.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Comedy | Drama | Musical theatre| Opera AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases| high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media| Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No ARARAT PERFORMING ART CENTRE 3B Ligar Street Ararat 3377 CAPACITY 245 - 600 THEATRE FORMAT Black box | Flat floor| Flat floor with raked seating |Hall WEBSITE http://www.araratpac.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Dianne Toulson | Venue and Programming Manager EMAIL dtoulson@ararat.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Musical theatre | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No BENALLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 57 Samaria Road Benalla 3672 CAPACITY 340 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch

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WEBSITE http://www.bpacc.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Ashley Merbach | Venue Coordinator EMAIL ashley.merbach@benalla.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama | Circus | Live music | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE young families, empty nesters, retirees, seniors, aged-care clients, healthcare workers, farming families PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes BURRINJA 351 Glenfern Road Upwey 3158 CAPACITY 400 / 150 THEATRE FORMAT Thrust | Black box WEBSITE http://www.burrinja.org.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Ross Farnell | Executive Director EMAIL rossf@burrinja.org.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy| Dance | Drama | Circus AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes CAPITAL VENUES AND EVENTS - BENDIGO ADDRESS 50 View Street Bendigo 3450 CAPACITY From 90 to 950 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Thrust |Black box | Flat floor | Flat floor with raked seating | Hall WEBSITE http://www.capitalvenuesandevents.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Stephen Henderson | Venue and Event Coordinator EMAIL s.henderson@bendigo.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Musical theatre | Opera | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes

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CLOCKTOWER CENTRE 750 Mt Alexander Road Moonee Ponds 3039 CAPACITY 505 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.clocktowercentre.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Vito Mattarelli EMAIL enquiries@mvcc.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Dance | Drama | Live music AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS high resolution images (at least 3) | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes COPACC 95-97 Gellibrand Street Colac 3250 CAPACITY 344 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Black box | Flat floor | Hall WEBSITE http://www.copacc.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Hal Martin | Manager EMAIL hal.martin@colacotway.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama | Circus | Live music AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) |aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE our audience is predominantly white Australian in Colac PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases| high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes DEVONPORT ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENTION CENTRE 145 - 151 Rooke Street PO Box 604 Devonport 7310 CAPACITY 472 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.decc.net.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Debbie Kershaw | DECC Manager EMAIL dkershaw@devonport.tas.gov.au PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama | Circus | Musical theatre | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No

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FORGE THEATRE AND ARTS HUB 80 McKean Street Bairnsdale 3875 CAPACITY 364 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forgetheatre PROGRAMMING PERSON Janice Haynes | Forge Theatre and Arts Hub Manager EMAIL janiceh@egipps.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama | Circus | Live music | Musical theatre |Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE Seniors and retirees, family audiences, mainly people of English-speaking background, very few ethnic groups PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases| high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE Davey Street Frankston 3199 CAPACITY 800 in main theatre or 194 in black box THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Black box | Flat floor |Flat floor with raked seating WEBSITE http://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home PROGRAMMING PERSON Tammy Ryan | Programming Coordinator EMAIL tammy.ryan@frankston.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE 21.8% of the Frankston City population was born overseas compared to 31.4% in Greater Melbourne. The highest proportions of Frankston City residents were born in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, followed by India, Philippines and Germany. PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes GASWORKS ARTS PARK 21 Graham Street Albert Park 3206 CAPACITY One theatre of 200 and one theatre of 60 THEATRE FORMAT Black box | Flat floor with raked seating WEBSITE http://www.gasworks.org.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Marisa Cesario | Programming Co-ordinator EMAIL marisa@gasworks.org.au PROGRAMMING FOR gaps in 2017 | 2018 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Dance | Drama | Circus | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ COMMUNITY PROFILE Greek PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator

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MARKETING METHODS Social media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes HAMILTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 113 Brown Street Locked Bag 685 Hamilton 3300 CAPACITY 500 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Black box | Flat floor with raked seating | Hall WEBSITE http://www.hamiltonpac.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Simone McVicker | Acting Manager EMAIL info@hamiltonpac.com.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Musical theatre | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE we are a small rural country town with minimal cultural divertisy PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No HOBSONS BAY VENUES ADDRESS Various Altona and Williamstown 3018 3016 CAPACITY 180, 240, 800 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Black box | Flat floor | Hall PROGRAMMING PERSON Jessie Deane | Coordinator Venues EMAIL jdeane@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) |aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases| high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No KNOX COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Corner Scoresby Road and Mountain Highway Bayswater 3153 CAPACITY 172 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Flat floor | Flat floor with raked seating WEBSITE http://www.knox.vic.gov.au/kcac PROGRAMMING PERSON Jenny Gay | Team Leader Knox Community Arts Facilities EMAIL jenny.gay@knox.voc.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR gaps in 2017 | 2018 |2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Circus | Live music | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE English, Irish, Chinese, Indian PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator

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MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No KYNETON TOWN HALL 129 Mollison St Kyneton 3444 CAPACITY 410 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Flat floor with raked seating | Hall WEBSITE http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Arts_Sport_Leisure/Arts_Culture/Events_and_tickets PROGRAMMING PERSON Robyn Till | Arts Culture Co-ordinator EMAIL rtill@mrsc.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR gaps in 2017 | 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama | Live music AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No MILDURA ARTS CENTRE 199 Cureton Avenue Mildura 3500 CAPACITY 444 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.milduraartscentre.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Helen Piscionieri | Marketing & Development Team Leader EMAIL helen.piscioneri@mildura.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR gaps in 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Musical theatre | Opera | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes PORTLAND ARTS CENTRE 4A Glenelg St Portland 3305 CAPACITY 144 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.portlandartscentre.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Susie Lyons | Arts and Culture Manager EMAIL slyons@glenelg.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Musical theatre | Opera | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE Anglo Australians, Indigenous Australians PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews

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MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No POTATO SHED Peninsula Drive DRYSDALE 3222 CAPACITY 200 THEATRE FORMAT Black box | Flat floor | Flat floor with raked seating WEBSITE http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed PROGRAMMING PERSON Rob MacLeod | Venue Manager ` EMAIL rmacleod@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Live music | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No RIVERLINKS, SHEPPARTON 70 Welsford Street SHEPPARTON 3630 CAPACITY Venue #1: 800 Venue #2: 400 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.riverlinksvenues.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Ken Cameron | Manager PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Drama | Live music | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ COMMUNITY PROFILE Shepparton is very multicultural for a regional city PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes SWAN HILL TOWN HALL PACC 53-57 McCallum St Cnr Beveridge St Swan Hill 3585 CAPACITY 20 - 860 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Other WEBSITE http://www.swanhillperformingarts.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Yvette Myhill | Venue & Performing Arts Manager EMAIL ymyhill@swanhill.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR gaps in 2017 | 2018 |2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Live music AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator

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MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes THE CUBE WODONGA 118 Hovell Street Wodonga 3690 CAPACITY 410 tiered seating | 1500 standing room THEATRE FORMAT Black box | Flat floor | Flat floor with raked seating WEBSITE http://www.thecubewodonga.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Rebecca Bennell | Team Leader (Venue Manager) EMAIL rbennell@wodonga.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2019 | 2020 or beyond PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Drama | Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | predominately female COMMUNITY PROFILE Largest demographic is young families, and older patrons. But we also have a large Defence community PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes THEATRE NORTH (PRINCESS THEATRE LAUNCESETON) 57 Brisbane St 57 Brisbane St Launeston 7250 CAPACITY 947 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE https://theatrenorth.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Greg Leong | Artistic Director EMAIL artisticdirector@theatrenorth.com.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Cabaret | Childrens/family | Comedy | Dance | Drama | Circus | Live music | Opera AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 35 – 50 |aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV| Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes WANGARATTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE ADDRESS 33-37 Ford Street Wangaratta 3677 CAPACITY 514 – theatre | 250 banquet - hall THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch | Thrust | Hall WEBSITE http://wangarattapac.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Penny Hargrave | Manager Arts, Culture & Events EMAIL p.hargrave@wangaratta.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 |2019 PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family |Live music | Musical theatre

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AUDIENCE PROFILE aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Competitions | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE ADDRESS Corner of Smith and Albert Streets Warragul 3820 CAPACITY 760 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch WEBSITE http://www.wgac.com.au/ PROGRAMMING PERSON Rob Robson | Manager Arts and Culture EMAIL rob.robson@wgac.com.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy | Drama| Circus | Live music | Musical theatre | Opera| Physical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 16 – 34 | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ COMMUNITY PROFILE Seniors, probus, schools, indigenous groups, choirs, arts alliance, local theatre groups, etc PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS media releases | high resolution images (at least 3) | short videos | brief bios of key personnel | suggested story angles for local media | travel schedule of cast and availability for interviews | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Local print media | Radio/TV | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? Yes WYNDHAM CULTURAL CENTRE Wyndham Cultural Centre 177 Watton Street Werribee 3030 CAPACITY 490 THEATRE FORMAT Pro arch PROGRAMMING PERSON Michele Domonkos | Venue Manager EMAIL michele.domonkos@wyndham.vic.gov.au PROGRAMMING FOR 2018 | 2019 PREFERRED GENRES Childrens/family | Comedy |Drama | Musical theatre AUDIENCE PROFILE Young people (under 15) | aged 35 – 50 | aged 50+ | predominately female PREFERRED MARKETING MATERIALS short videos | suggested story angles for local media | contact details of publicity coordinator MARKETING METHODS Social media | Printed season programs | Own website | Posters/fliers DEDICATED MARKETING PERSON OR DEPT? No