Evaluation of theater activity using Hellwig’s method

Abstract

The aim of the presented study is a comparison of the effects of the operational activity of city and regional cultural organizations in the context of accessibility. The studies are also an attempt to find indicators (variables) determining the most effective financing methods for operational activity of cultural organizations. For this purpose, determining indicators were identified, which drive the efficient activity of theaters. The authors share the view that accessibility is the main factor determining the effectiveness of public cultural services. Hellwig’s method of the capacity of indicators’ information and development was used to identify efficiency drivers for cultural institutions. Classification based on financial and operational metrics led to the best organizations that can play a model role.