Annual Report

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Table of ContentsStatement of Purpose 3 Vision Statement Board of Directors

Message from the 4 Executive Director and Board Chair

Volunteers 5

The Centre’s Usage 6

Presenting Season 8

Education Series 10

Outreach 11

Rentals & Community on Stage 12

Season Sponsors & Members 13

Statement of Operations 14

Notes to Financial Statements 15

Buffy Sainte-MariePhoto by Al Pettmen

Guess How Much I Love YouMermaid Theratre

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Statement of Purpose

VISION

To capture the hearts and minds of the community through the power of the performing arts.

The vision is accomplished by: • Entertaining, engaging and inspiring all of Burlington

• Maintaining active engagement with the whole community

• Taking a leadership role in community cultural development

MISSION The Burlington Performing Arts Centre offers the best in performing arts to Burlington, nurtures and supports local presenters and producers, engages the citizens of Burlington in meaningful arts experiences, animating the community and enriching people’s lives.

The mission is accomplished by: • Being Burlington’s social and cultural hub for live

performance

• Offering a balanced program of touring and local attractions

• Supporting and enhancing related municipal priorities and

community goals

Board of Directors 2017

Ilene Elkaim Board Chair

Kelly Gleeson

Councillor Paul Sharman

Don Baxter

Rick Burgess Vice Chair

Michael Morgan

Ken Smithard

Nancy Brewer

Robert Ban Treasurer

Arthur Salzer

Mary Lou Tanner

Gary Crowell

Canadian Brass

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Message from the Executive Director and Board Chair2017 was an incredible year for The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, and the process of collecting all of the various data and highlights for this Annual Report was an exciting task, as it allowed us to really see in black and white the many successes we enjoyed in 2017.

Financially, 2017 was a very positive year, which saw us eliminating 2016’s year-end deficit and closing out the year in a solid financial position. An in-depth audit of some of our most extensive areas of expense allowed us to identify opportunities for savings. As a not-for-profit, charitable organization we need to ensure that BPAC remains healthy, sustainable and dynamic.

Artistically speaking, 2017 was a resounding success. Many of Burlington’s favourite entertainers, as well as some new artists, from all artistic genres, graced our stages. Winter and spring saw Just For Laughs and Rick Mercer delight comedy-lovers; Home Free was a surprise sell-out for country music fans and Canadian rock-staple April Wine had the audience out of their seats. Our Fall 2017 line-up resulted in BPAC’s most successful season yet, with icons like Jann Arden, Gordon Lightfoot and The Barenaked Ladies bringing us our most robust audience numbers and ticket sales to date.

Community engagement was front and centre in 2017, as we celebrated our inaugural Festival of Trees. Canadian Tire, Burlington Stores and over 20 local businesses all generously supported the 5-week event, and over 10,000 members of the community enjoyed our festive, sparkling lobby full of Christmas Trees available to be won by raffle. This was a joint community fundraising initiative with the Arts & Culture Council of Burlington (ACCOB), and the funds raised will allow local artists and arts organization to access the Community Studio Theatre and share their talents with the community.

2017 saw BPAC strengthen its organizational capacity, while finding growth and promotional opportunities for a number of its key staff members. Mid-year saw a change in leadership, from Brian McCurdy to new Executive Director, Tammy Fox.

As you are aware, the organization has undergone numerous changes over its first seven years, and we are thrilled to report that it is now more resilient and more assured than ever before. There is an inspiring sense of purpose, an incredible team, a remarkable board, and a brand that is becoming recognized and renowned in the community for its commitment to the performing arts. For Tammy, it is incredibly satisfying to know that she is beginning her tenure here with the organization in the strongest place it has ever been.

Tammy Fox Ilene Elkaim Executive Director Board Chair, 2017

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VolunteersDonna AdamLindy AubinSusan BaileyLiz BakerMarilyn BakerDon BanmanRita BarclaySandra BarclayLynda BarrPat BarrLo-Ann BeckersonMartie BesterPhilip BesterLise BilodeauKaren BluntCynda BoothMarg BowraFrances BrasierStephanie BrennanBarbara BrockJune BrookeLarry BrookeKaren BucknallGail CaronDiane CarsonDon CaseySusan ClarkDenice CouchEllen CrossRob CrossAnn DanielsMargaret DanielsDavid Davidson

Elizabeth DeBoerLinda DeCosimoDoug DickeyLouise DonnellyLorna EdmonstoneLillian ElliottShirley EngbersAnn FairbankTony FinistauriVirginia FlemingCathy FloydBill FraserLinda FraserMarion FreebornMary FreidinGeorge FrySusan FungJan GardnerJennie GhearJohn GibsonMarguerite GibsonBrian GouldLarry GriffithShari GrooverMarilyn HackettCathy HallLynda HallWendy HallKim HarrisBill HaufschildLorna HaufschildMarilyn HawcuttMargaret Head

Dianne HenleyNoreen HollingsworthSean HollingsworthDorothy HolsRobert HolsCarole HuntSharon HurrenLynda JamesViolet JohnstonJohn KalbfleischCharu KaushicMary Kebalo-PlataGeorge KennedyBruce KingGlenys KirkpatrickLarry KrukowskiSally LewisShirley LiaoCatherine LittleDave LittleJohn LoveLorraine LoveRob LyngNancy LynnMary LyonsLinda MarkinTony MarkinNancy MarkowiakMarie MasurSue McBayGary McCormickJan McKennaTamara Mindlin

Dan MisturadaGary MohrBrenda MorrowMary MoxonKieran MurphyShirley NeufeldJohn NorkusRuby NorrisWendy NovakDonna NovoselPeggy OrioldBarbara OsbornJo-Ann OsborneJanice PayetteRoss PayetteFran PercivalKen PercivalBryan PetersAnna PietracupaTracey PingleKen PlataDave PohlEleanor PohlDenise PotterBob PringPatricia PringSharryn PutnsJessica PymIrene QuinnIsabelle RaePat RamirezPatti RanalliDebbie Redding

Willma RendellSandra RizekLaura RobbinsSarah RocciLisa RollandSuzanne RollandSally RomanowskiJudi ScettaPenny ScottDavid SearsDebra SeymourPatricia Sherritt-

ReddingNancy SkinnerSteve Smith Lynn SniderLarraine StangeHelen StewartKyle StewartSherry TagawaJanette ThompsonBrenda VanderheydenPatricia VignaBarb VollickDavid VollickJean WeddellHilary WeightmanRon WilsonSusan WilsonJudy WoodsJim WrightLorraine Yamamoto

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The Centre’s Usage

Collective Use of The Centre

Commerical BPAC Presents Not For Profits

Community Studio Theatre

Lobby, Plaza and Marshalling Room

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5

4

3437

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Building use Main Theatre

115 51

155 74

90 70

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The Centre’s Usage

5 Year Comparison of Use

Total Attendance

Commerical BPAC Presents Not For Profits

Commerical

Not For Profit

BPAC Presents

Commerical

Not For Profit

BPAC Presents

Artists

105

130 89 9090

2013 2014 2015 2016 20170

100

200

300

400

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1 13126 1 1 5

162

161

145136 155

29382

27932

25401

2725236502

26321

30831

21225

23361 25958

21 894

27469

3577140582

44549

5022

19785 22718 1 7644

2013 2014 2015 2016 20170

25000

50000

75000

100000

125000

150000

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Tom AllenJudgement of Paris

Presenting SeasonForm Contemporary Dance Theatre: VARIATIONS OF SILENCE Saturday, January 14, 2017

Lee Ann Womack Saturday, January 14, 2017

Brotherhood: The Hip Hopera January 19-21, 2017

Aga-BOOM Sunday, January 22, 2017

Los Lobos Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Some Enchanted Evening - with Ben Heppner, Jean Stilwell, Gary Relyea Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Rant Maggie Rant Thursday, February 2, 2017

Stewart Goodyear Friday, February 3, 2017

The Western Swing Authority with special guest Wendell Ferguson Saturday, February 4, 2017

The Judgement of Paris Sunday, February 5, 2017

Tottering Biped Theatre: Receiver of Wreck February 9-11, 2017

Robert Dubac’s THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? Saturday, February 11, 2017

ONCE Tuesday, February 14, 2017

African Guitar Summit Thursday, Febraury 16, 2017

Sarah MacDougall Friday, February 17, 2017

Diana Panton Saturday, February 18, 2017

The Balloon Tree Sunday, February 19, 2017

Whitehorse Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Volcano Theatre: Infinity February 23-25, 2017

Balé Folclorico Da Bahia - Bahia of All Colours Thursday, March 2, 2017

Eliana Cuevas Saturday, March 4, 2017

Larry Carlton Thursday, March 9, 2017

Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble: Swingin’ with Oscar Friday, March 10, 2017

Vienna Boys Choir Friday, March 10, 2017

Menopause The Musical Saturday, March 11, 2017

Rhythm of the Dance Sunday, March 19, 2017

Stephen Fearing Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre - The Honouring Monday, March 27, 2017

André-Philippe Gagnon Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Home Free Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Just For Laughs Road Show Friday, April 7, 2017

Puzzle Theatre: Little Yarn Stories Saturday, April 8, 2017

Shaolin Warriors Monday, April 10, 2017

Morgan James Tuesday, April 13, 2017

Johannes Linstead Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl May 4-6, 2017

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal: Minus One Thursday, May 4, 2017

April Wine Friday, May 5, 2017

Rick Mercer May 9 & 10, 2017

Gordon LightfootPhoto by Al Pettmen

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JAZZ FEST - Jane Bunnett and Maqueque Friday, August 11, 2017

JAZZ FEST - Amanda Martinez Saturday, August 12, 2017

JAZZ FEST - Laila Biali Saturday, August 12, 2017

JAZZ FEST - Kellylee Evans Sunday, August 13, 2017

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Saturday, September 30, 2017

An Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Jann Arden Thursday, October 12, 2017

Barbra Lica Saturday, October 14, 2017

Classic Albums Live: The Eagles Hotel California Saturday, October 14, 2017

Jane Coop - Piano Giants Sunday, October 15, 2017

LIV ON: Olivia Newton-John, Amy Sky, Beth Nielsen Chapman Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Tout à Trac: Pinocchio Sunday, October 22, 2017

Barenaked Ladies - Canada 1 FIVE 0 Tour Thursday, October 26, 2017

Patricia O’Callaghan Sings Leonard Cohen Friday, October 27, 2017

Sophie Milman Saturday, October 28, 2017

Shaun Majumder Saturday, November 04, 2017

Trent Severn Friday, November 10, 2017

Gordon Lightfoot Saturday, November 11, 2017

Mermaid Theatre: Guess How Much I Love You & I Love My Little Storybook Sunday, November 12, 2017

Sea Sick November 16-18, 2017

Buffy Sainte-Marie Friday, November 17, 2017

Matt Haimovitz Sunday, November 19, 2017

UnCovered: Springsteen & Dylan Thursday, November 23, 2017

A Passage To Bollywood - Navdhara India Dance Company Friday, November 24, 2017

Shane Koyczan Saturday, November 25, 2017

Men of the Deeps - Christmas Concert Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Eddie Palmieri Septet - Eddie at 80 Thursday, November 30, 2017

Cosima Grunsky: Cozy Music Saturday, December 02, 2017

The Ennis Sisters - Christmas Concert Sunday, December 03, 2017

Canadian Brass - Christmas Concert Thursday, December 07, 2017

State Ballet Theatre of Russia: The Nutcracker December 8 & 9, 2017

Serena Ryder Thursday, December 14, 2017

An Evening with Cathy Jones and Mary Walsh Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Orillia Opera House: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol December 22 & 23, 2017

Barenaked Ladies

Eliana Cuevas

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Educational Performances for 2017Aga-BOOM, Clown Action Productions January 23, 2017

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, Leslie McCurdy February 13, 2017

Grug and the Rainbow, Windmill Theatre March 22, 2017

The Honouring, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre March 28, 2017

Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!” The Kennedy Centre Theater on Tour March 29, 2017

Jabber, Geordie Productions April 7, 2017

TerZetto, Theatre de L’Aubergine May 1, 2017

Pinocchio, Tout à Trac October 23, 2017

Fatty Legs, Xara Choral Theatre November 3 & 6, 2017

Guess How Much I Love You, Mermaid Theatre November 13, 2017

Sea Sick, Alanna Mitchell November 17, 2017

Shane Koyczan November 27, 2017

“…Everyone left feeling super happy and entertained! They were able to tell me all their favourite parts and what made them laugh. The actors/singers and dancers were excellent! Thank you for a great experience!”

Teacher, Burlington

“… but I was the most pleased with the huge smile that appeared on my son’s face as soon as the show started and didn’t fade until it was time to go home – he’s a tough sell. Amazing … amazing … amazing.”

Parent, Burlington

Pinocchio Tout À Trac

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OutreachEducation Outreach at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre provides performing arts experiences for elementary and secondary students that are specifically curated to inspire a life-long appreciation for the performing arts while meeting the needs and expectations of the Ontario Arts Curriculum. The following are the 5 key initiatives of Education Outreach:

Professional Performances for Students 12 matinee performances were access by 12,400 students and teachers in 2017.

Student Workshops More than 1,120 students, from 16 separate schools participated in 36 workshops as a means to extend the theatrical experience beyond the theatre walls. Themes such as residential school awareness, Muslim identity & racism, spoken-word poetry, and Indigenous song and dance were explored.

Teacher Workshops 2 professional development workshops for primary and secondary teachers interested in integrating drama and movement elements into their classroom.

Golden Tickets - Equitable Access Theatre The Golden Ticket program distributed more than 530 free tickets to Burlington students that would otherwise be unable to access a live theatrical performance.

Theatre Industry Mentorship Program This program offers hands on experiential learning opportunities for high school students looking to persue a career in the theatre industry such as technical production co-operative placements, Career Day, sound and lighting design workshops, shadow-a-technician days and facility tours.

“The opportunity to see affordable live theatre … is an awesome experience for our students!”

Teacher

“Phenomenal performance! Educational and enjoyable.”

Teacher

“Unlike any performance we’ve seen.”

Teacher

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Rentals and Community Producers369 Production Inc.

Appleby College

Artistic Dance Scene

Arts & Culture Council of Burlington

Beckett Lowden Read LLP

Bedazzled Dance

Boogie Down Dance

Bounty Productions

Brott Music Festival

Bruce Trail Conservancy

Burlington Concert Band

Burlington Dance Academy

Burlington Dance Company

Burlington Downtown Business Association

Burlington Footnotes

Burlington Foundation

Burlington Green

Burlington Student Theatre

Canadian Crafts Federation

Canadian Dance Company

Candance

Carrie Thomas

Centre Stage Productions

CIBC Wood Gundy

City of Burlington

Community Living Burlington

Creative Edge Dance

Cubicle Fugitive

Curtain Call Entertainment

Fern Hill School

Gerard ADHD Entertainment Inc.

Grace Academy of Dance

Halton District School Board

Halton Region

Harbourtown Sound

Hogarth Family

Investors Group

James Burchill

Judy Snyder

Karen Hermiz

Knights of Columbus

KooGle Theatre Company

Lama TV Inc.

Langdon Family

Live and Local

Long & McQuade

Lynwood Charlton Centre

Maggee Brown

McCarthy School of Dance

Northcore Productions

Northern Stars

Oakville Symphony

Ontario Physique Association

Premiere Dance

Ray Richardson

RBC Wealth Management

Richard Lande

Rotary Music Festival

Salvation Army Burlington

Community Church

SCA Oplenac

Sheri Bridge & Carolyn Harrison

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera

Sterling Education

Symphony On The Bay

Teen Tour Band

Terpsichore

The Dream Centre

The Wiggles LIVE Pty Ltd

Tomi Varvodic

Tottering Biped Theatre

Tourism Burlington

Trio Classico

Tuttle Family

TVB Productions

VR Pro

Walduda Family

YMCA of Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington

Graham NashPhoto by Al Pettman

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Members – as of Dec. 31 / ‘17Michael AbbottLynda AcetiRobert AllanRoseanne & Phil

ArmstrongLiz BakerAndrea BattistaUrsula BealeMary & Terry BedardMarilyn BenningerLouise BerglundJean Binns & Larry

GriffithJudith BishopJohn BozekBrenda BrainJohanne BrannanNancy BrewerLorne BrisbinHarold BrooksCelia BrownRick Burgess &

Brenda Bowlby Peter BuckleyRobert & Susan

BusbyKathryn CairnsJoe CarreiroLaura ClarkeDorothy CoatesCogeco Connexion

Inc Brenda ConnellHeather CookRick & Suzanne

CravenPatricia CrawfordJohn CrawfordMurray & Carol

CrosbyGary CrowellJoan De LucaKim & Caroline

DisherJudy DynesAlice EdisonOnna ErstikaitisThomas EvansStephen FazakasSusan FinanJoanna FleischmannJanet GadeskiSusanne & Dennis

GalangeJohn GeorgeJeff GermondLynn GerryDon & Mimi GilliesRichard GingrasTom GoddenTerry Gracez

Nancy GrieveMeghan GrzesloRudolph HabeschAli HadiSuzanne HainesLoyse HamiltonRichard & Drewe

HammettIngrid HannBev HoodPat HopmansDavid & Nancy

HorneRick HorneWendy HoughRobert HoweSusan HuizingaRon & Margaret

HunspergerRina & Richard

JardineErinn JarvieBeverly JarvisPeter JohnstonValerie JonesJohn JuurinenKamyar KahnamouiJames KalilRick & Susan KeensRussell KellyThomas A KogerJennifer KyleLinda LankesterMary Ruth LitowskiRoy & Jean

LittlewoodJane LoveRobert LyngRobert MacraeAnthony & Linda

MarkinLeslie McAnanamaPaula McArthurDavid McKayJohn & Doreen

McKenzieWilliam & Dianne

McSpurrenLudmila MelicharBraz MenezesCathi MietkiewiczAngela MonacoPhyllis MontgomerySusan & Jeff MooreWalter MulkewichCatherine Murray-

WuetherickVictor & Carol NunnSteve PaasMarie PearsonsGeorge Picken

Jo-Anne PusateriGeorge ReinhardtVernelle RoachBill & Judy RobertsonClaudette RobinsonDennis RoyMatt SaganBrent & Janice

ScowenCalvin SkismoreKen SlavinKen Smithard

Judy SnyderSandy StarkAndy StarkPaul SteeleRobert SteeleGreg StopelliLenore StrathyTom SuddabyRalf SundermannNancy TaylorCarol Anne ThomasMichelle Thomas

Ruth TimneyOfelia TomsDebra TymstraSheldon

VanderwoudeAnne Von RosenbachDenise & Kevin

WalkerNancy WallworkJames & Marilyn

WebbValerie Webster

Anne Weremi conrad

Sylvia WeylieBarbara WilliamsElizabeth Brook

WilsonMichael WinwardMatt WywiorskiCathy Zuraw

Sponsors

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Statement of OperationsFor the year ended December 31, 2017

BUDGET 2017 ACTUAL 2017 ACTUAL 2016

RevenuesCapital renewal fund 119,256 128, 725 109,572

Captital asset funding 45,000 83,940 87,520

City of Burlington grant 971,204 971,204 952,161

Concessions, advertising and fees 460,620 494,690 421,388

Grants and donations 105,000 103,560 127,843

Interest - 17,596 23,839

Membership fees 23,500 23,700 19,835

Rental revenue and recovered costs 562,263 592,060 504,737

Sponsorship (cash and in-kind) 450,370 364,591 377,776

Ticket Sales 1,239,027 1,541,094 1,096,428

Total revenues 3,976,240 4,321,160 3,721,139

BUDGET 2017 ACTUAL 2017 ACTUAL 2016

ExpensesAmortization of tangible capital assets 34,528 35,188 34,528

Artist expense 1,084,314 1,259,436 1,079,364

Communications 22,300 24,623 21,201

Fundraising and memberships 15,000 11,557 23,803

Maintenance services and building operations

222,600 235,723 238,711

Materials and supplies 56,110 45,832 46,611

Office administration 86,720 106,096 98,950

Proffesional services 175,525 276,974 153,885

Promotional expenses 515,614 523,425 517,882

Salaries and benefits 1,402,064 1,315,871 1,400,678

Utilities 196,737 179,491 193,958

Website creation and design 35,000 22,660 34,038

Total expenses 3,846,512 4,036,876 3,843,609

Annual Surplus (deficit) 129,728 284,284 (122,470)

Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 1,004,660 1,004,660 1,127,130

Accumulated and internally restricted reserves, end of year

1,134,388 1,288,944 1,004,660

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Notes to Financial StatementsFor the year ended December 31, 2017

Continuity of reserve funds

Transactions of the reserve funds during the year are as follows:

Special projects reserve funds consists of

2017 2018Special projects reserve fund

Balance at beginning of year 627,865 941,135

Contribution of capital renewal fund 128,725 109,572

Contribution from donation reserve - (10,000)

Contribution to operating reserve – operating surplus 79,856 (311,193)

Contribution to operating reserve – capital commitments 2,808 (125,528)

Interest earned 17,596 23,879

Special projects reserve funds, end of year 856,850 627,865

Capital reserve fund 626,403 543,341

Donation reserve fund 13,092 12,758

Operating reserve fund (214,739) (305,029)

Operating reserve fund – capital commitments 432,094 376,795

Total 856,850 627,865

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