Accessible Arts / arts + disability NSW

Theatre

Janet Diane, I Love You, 2009

The following fact sheets are practical guides for those looking to get into or progress their career in theatre. They are written by people experienced in theatre that understand the challenges for those starting out.

These fact sheets show you how to approach becoming an actor and auditioning, developing a theatre production and staging it. They recommed steps for good preparation, realistically outline the process you will need to go through in each of these areas, and suggest contacts and sources of information.

They are not designed to be a complete source of information, but a basic guide to getting into theatre and to help you understand what will be required of you to progress toward your goals.

Artist Interviews

Interview with Asphyxia

Asphyxia is Australia’s leading deaf circus performer turned puppeteer. She runs her performing arts company Sky Works and is the producer of The Grimstones.

Interview with Tracie Sammut

Tracie Sammut is a Sydney-based professional actor with about 20 years acting experience in Australian television incuding Home and Away, All Saints, House Gang, G.P., and feature film Clubland.