2019 – 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN

World Class Theatre, Locally Crafted is the guiding principle of Cardinal’s strategic plan. The staff and Board sought to honor the tradition of the company and design the future with innovative and dynamic ways to sustain Cardinal Stage for decades to come.

Using targeted focus groups to actively listen and learn, we gleaned valuable wisdom and insight from our corporate sponsors, community partners, arts leaders, artists, donors and subscription holders, as well as past and present staff and board members.

The 2019-2023 Plan is the reflection of the vision and leadership of the company, and the role we play in the South Central Indiana region that so values the arts.

Cardinal Stage is committed to a set of goals we weill advance as an integral part of the arts ecosystem in our community. We have a clear vision of how Cardinal will make an impact moving forward and are excited to share our plans with you.

Strategic Direction

To advance Cardinal Stage as a professional theatre company, we will:

• enhance artistic expression and production quality
• cultivate resources for a sustainable future
• collaborate and engage with the community

2019-2023 Goals

1. Advance Artistic Excellence
2. Inspire Community Cooperation and Engagement
3. Strengthen Staff and Leadership
4. Develop Sustainable Resources
5. Grow and Engage Audiences
6. Enhance Company Facilities

Thank you to the following individuals who participated in our focus groups:

Arts Leaders – Tuesday March 27, 2018
Paul Daily, Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
Audrey Heller, Jewish Theatre of Bloomington
Danielle McClelland, Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Chad Rabinovitz – Bloomington Playwrights Project
Darrell Stone – Jewish Theatre of Bloomington

Artists – Tuesday March 27, 2018
Phil Christiansen
Ken Farrell
Michael Fields
Lori Garraghty
David Higgins
Michael McGregor
Mark Smith
Maria Walker
Henry Woronicz

Community Leaders – Tuesday April 3, 2018
Lisa Champelli, Monroe County Public Library
Talisha Coppock, Downtown Bloomington and Monroe Convention Center
Alex Crowley, City of Bloomington
Marti Colglazier, Fairview Elementary
Aleisha Kropf, Wonderlab
Mike McAfee, Visit Bloomington
Tina Peterson, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Susan Sandberg, City of Bloomington Common Council
Sean Starowitz, City of Bloomington

Donors – Tuesday April 3, 2018
Patty Ardery
Anne Bright
Cathleen Cameron
Karen Hicks
Glorianne Leck
Cyndi Nelson
Jamie Prenkert
Janet Stavropolous

Corporate Leaders – Wednesday April 4, 2018
Malcolm Abrams, Bloom Magazine
Bruce Calloway, Duke Energy
Teri deMatas, IU Health
Chris Harmon, Innovative Financial Solutions
Heidi Harmon, Charles Schwab
Cindy Kinnarney, First Financial Bank
Jim Murphy, CFC Properties
Sarah Rogers, IU Credit Union
Lynn Schwartzberg, One World Catering

Former Staff and Board – Wednesday April 11, 2018
Anne Kostyo
Joni McGary
Jan Skinner
Marc Tschida
Marty Siegel

Current Staff – Monday April 23, 2018
Jennifer Lloyd
Leah Boruff- Bodoin
Rachel Glago
Joel Magill

Subscribers – Thursday March 28, 2018
Victoria Bedford
Rosemary Conley
Mary Cusack
Denise Gardiner
David Gudaitis
Karen Coopersmith
Steve Coopersmith
Mike Wilkerson