Theatre Makers 2023
Running for the first time in 2023, TM was supported by Red Hot Arts, the Regional Arts Fund and Alice Springs Town Council. We couldn't have made it happen without the support of Incite Arts and 8CCC Community Radio, as well as venue support from Guts Dance and Central Craft.
In 2023:
Theatre Makers had 21 applicants and 15 core participants
Workshops were facilitated by Betty Sweetlove, Matt d'Penguin, Meret Macdonald, Kallum Wilkinson, Cj Fraser-Bell, Declan Furber Gillick, Miriam Nicholls, Franca Barraclough and Kirryn Wilkinson
13 new works in development debuted in our showcase at Red Hot Arts on Sat 4 Nov
In feedback, 100% of participants strongly agreed that the program:
Helped them build networks with other local artists
Made them feel welcome and included
100% of participants agreed that the program:
Improved their theatre skills
Resulted in them feeling confident and inspired to make more theatre
Had a positive impact on their mental health and wellbeing
Feedback from 2023
Graham Wilfred Jr
in The New Normal by Anas Kulangara
"Theatre Makers bought me to a zone where I can be FREE and make anything in theatre... It has given me such hope and abilities to perform on stage with lots of different actors who feel more like family...This has bought me out of my comfort zone and I’m ready to do more in the future."
"This was the best workshop I have attended, it was exceptional!"
"Seeing other people’s personal progress through this process was inspiring and I am proud of what we all achieved together...The facilitators were people whom I will work alongside in any future Alice springs productions."
Amanda Page
Performing in solo work Astro Show
Aia Newport
Headshot by Sara Maiorino
"I had the opportunity to perform in front of a large audience with professional tech and lighting support which has readied me for pitching theatre pieces to other contexts like festivals... I can already feel myself taking note of new stories I'd like to tell with strong visions of how I'd like to tell them."
"I was able to fulfull the beginning of an artistic dream...The workshops gave us a 101 on different aspects of theatremaking. These are skills I never even knew existed and didn't know I needed!"
"I had to consider my artistic vision and make decisions. It was very empowering."
Louise Omer
as She The Devourer
Headshot by Sara Maiorino
Photography by Nico Liengme
Videography by Dominica Roebuck