Artist Company

Sanja is a Theatre Director and Creative Producer who has worked in the arts industry for 12 years. Sanja is passionate about contemporary theatre practice, supporting Australian work and artists, and advocating for change across the arts sector and beyond. She feels what the sector needs right now is better leadership, more support, a reminder that what we do matters and that the best outcomes come from deeply collaborative, committed, and considered partnerships. Her list of Directorial credits include Naked & Screaming (2021) La Boite Theatre, Lysa & The Freeborn Dames (2018) La Boite Theatre, PLASTIC (2017) Bodysnatchers at Old 5050 Theatre, Encounter (2016) Bodysnatchers at La Mama Theatre, Blood Pressure (2012) Bodysnatchers at Old Fitz Theatre.

Nadine is a creative, who has worked in the arts industry for almost 30 years. She is passionate about community, legacy, truth telling, our voices and our stories, and taking back what is ours. Nadine believes the arts industry needs to be dismantled, that culture should not be an ‘industry’, and it needs to return to basics. Her list of credits includes Co-writer on The Longest Minute (2018) Debase, Jute, Queensland Theatre, Creative Producer for First Nations Festival (2018), and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (2018).

Nigel is a renowned Movement, Intimacy and Fight Director who has worked in the arts industry both nationally and internationally for more than 20 years. Nigel is passionate about collaboration, creativity, storytelling and the creative process, and believes implicitly in the value of theatre as agent of advocacy and empowerment. He is of the opinion that what the arts needs right now is to move beyond symbolic representations of social and political ideas, to step forward and provide honest support and encouragement in a way that makes it a sustainable, viable and meaningful; that is accessible and relevant to as broad a cross section of the community as possible. Some of Nigel’s recent show credits include: Triple X (2021) Queensland Theatre, Playing Beattie Bow (2021) Sydney Theatre Company, Rent (2020-2021) Sugary Rum Productions/Sydney Opera House, Escape from Spiderhead (2020-2021) Netflix, and Hamlet (2020) Bell Shakespeare.

Darren is a Director and Actor who has worked in the industry for more than 30 years. He Is deeply passionate about the live theatre experience and an audience sharing in the moment, sharing a story. Darren feels diversity in our stories is essential if we’re going to bring new patrons to the theatre. Darren’s list of show credits includes Ghost the Musical (2018) Tokyo Art & Live City, Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam (2020) Belvoir Theatre, Letters to Lindy (2019) Merrigong Theatre, and Diving for Pearls (2017) Griffin Theatre

Chloe is a Set & Costume Designer who has worked in the industry for the last 14 years. Chloe is passionate about creating visual worlds that add dramaturgical meaning to the story they are telling. She believes the arts industry in Australia needs a cultural shift in which the general population can see and appreciate its value. Her list of show credits as Set & Costume Designer includes The Magic Pudding (2018) Victorian Opera, Blak Cabaret (2015) Malthouse Theatre, Barbara and The Camp Dogs (2017) Belvoir Theatre, Come into my head (2012) Montaigne Music Video, and Rule of Thirds (2016) Chunky Move.

Justin is a Sound and Video Designer who has worked in the field for the last 12 years. He is passionate about innovation, a commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, technology and art in all its forms. He is a strong believer that art has the ability to change perspectives, thoughts and feelings and what is needs right now is financial support, safety and space to create. Justin’s list of work credits includes video design for Fangirls (2019) and Storm Boy (2019) at Queensland Theatre, Laser Beak Man and Glass Half Full for Dead Puppet Society, and sound design and composition for The Wider Earth NHM (2016) Queensland Theatre.

Ben is a Lighting Designer who has worked in the arts industry both nationally and internationally for more than 20 years. He is incredibly passionate about collaborating on new works that are relevant and speak to society today; whether it’s theatre, dance, or opera. He believes the arts industry is vital for a functioning society and needs to be valued. Ben’s list of latest work credits includes Naked & Screaming (2021) La Boite Theatre, Triple X (2020) Sydney Theatre Company, The Neighbourhood (2020) La Boite Theatre, Antigone (2019) Queensland Theatre, Let Me Tremble (2019) The Danger Ensemble, and L’Appartement (2019) Queensland Theatre.

Brady is a Sound Designer, Composer and Audio Technician, having worked and created in the arts for the last seven years. Brady is passionate about being part of a team that transforms words on a page into a detailed immersive world. She believes what the arts industry needs right now is to re-evaluate the stories we tell; to determine what is important to showcase to the world and our community. Her list of show credits include: Sound Designer for Wisdom (2020) Queensland Theatre, The Neighbourhood (2020) La Boite Theatre, Composer/Sound Designer for The Revisionist (2020) The Refraction Theatre, Reagan Kelly (2019) Rocket Boy Ensemble, and Sound Consultant/Operation for Antigone (2019) Queensland Theatre.

Saffron is a Dramaturg and has worked and created in the arts industry for the last 25 years. Saffron is passionate about telling stories and believes what the arts industry needs right now is fearlessness. Her list of recent show credits include: Binnaburra by Maddie Nixon (2020) QPDA, Playlab Sparks program (2019, 2020), Three Sisters (2020) QUT, Well Bless (2020) Melbourne Fringe Festival and Motive (2019) La Boite Theatre.

Ellen is a Writer and Editor and has worked in the field for the last ten years. They are passionate about creating new work for audiences and is of the opinion that art has the power to connect people. Ellen believes the arts industry needs First Nations led autonomy over our stories. Their list of written works include: Flock (2021), Throat (2020), Comfort Food (2016), Heat and Light (2014). Theatre work includes Swim (2022), Honey, I'm Home (2020), and audio work includes, Tiddafly (2018).

Merlynn is an Actor and Playwright, who has worked and created in the arts industry for eight years. Merlynn is passionate about experiences that move us, stories that arrest the soul, and transformative works that summon a shift in our beings. She believes the arts industry needs a spectrum of voices, truth, magic, hope, wonder and inclusiveness. Her list of show credits include: Golden Blood (2021) Griffin Theatre/Melbourne Theatre Company, Antigone (2019) Queensland Theatre, Good Grief (2019) Queensland Theatre, (The Scene Project) Blue Bones (2017) Playlab Theatre, and Ma Ma Ma Mad (2016) Wax Lyrical.  

Anika is a Company Manager and Stage Manager, having worked in the arts industry for the past twenty-one years. She is passionate about providing a secure space for everyone to share their stories. Fairness. And Lego. Anika believes that the arts industry needs collaboration, trust, empowerment, national-focus, recognition of cultural significance, stability, and joy. Her most recent list of work includes: Associate Producer, Planning Coordinator and Deputy Company Manager for Opera Australia (2010-2020), Extras Casting Coordinator for The Ring Cycle (2013, 2016) Opera Australia, Stage Management for: The Narcissist (2008), The Chairs (2010) La Boite Theatre, Stage Management / Puppeteer for: Puss In Boots (2006) Queensland Theatre.