ARTISTIC RATIONALE: Red Stitch is a creative hub, offering scope for artists to make work they are passionate about in a sector where such opportunities are limited. As the ensemble and executives of Red Stitch, we provide a platform where leading practitioners can hone their craft and take risks, and emerging artists can work alongside mid-career and seasoned professionals. We play a vital role in the development and presentation of new Australian works through our INK playwriting program, promoting local voices alongside acclaimed contemporary international work which may not otherwise be seen by local audiences. VISION: We create bold, ambitious theatre at the forefront of contemporary writing. We nurture artists and apply rigour to everything we do. MISSION: We are an actor-led ensemble, enriching our community by empowering artists as cultural leaders. We inspire audiences with compelling contemporary theatre that engages with the complexities of humanity and reveals us to ourselves. Our organisational model nurtures artistic vibrancy and growth. VALUES: - Artist empowerment: Our artists are at the core of our organisational structure and philosophy. - Quality: With diligence and rigour, we create ambitious, provocative theatre. - Sustainability: We believe in the value of theatre. We work to provide the resources, systems, and knowledge to support the people in our artistic community. - Creative collaboration: We forge partnerships which elevate artistic expression. - Representation and diversity: We uphold the principles of access, equity and inclusion, in turn creating more complex, representative and engaging work. - Impact: We uplift and inspire our audiences, challenge assumptions, and extend our reach by expanding our community of artists. - Integrity: We align our actions with our values.