Author: newghoststheatre

We’re beyond thrilled to have ALBION (Secret House, NGTC & Seymour Centre) win Best Independent Production at the Sydney Theatre Awards 2022! Congratulations to the epic team of 30 creatives behind this production. We couldn’t be more proud, grateful or humbled to have worked with you.

We are also over the moon to have NGTC’s Artistic Director Lucy Clements pick up Best Direction of an Independent Production. Lucy was proud to dedicate her award to all the women directors who led theatre productions in 2022.

2023 is off to a bang  with FIVE Sydney Theatre Award nominations for our production of ‘Albion’:

• Best Independent Production
• Best Direction of an Independent Production (Lucy Clements)
• Best Performer of an Independent Production (Jane Angharad)
• Best Stage Design of an Independent Production (Monique Langford)
• Best Ensemble

A HUGE thank you to the Sydney Theatre Award panel, to our co-producers Secret House and the Seymour Centre, and the incredible team of 30 artists behind this production.

Congratulations to all our fellow nominees, and we can’t wait to see you on 23rd January!

See all the 2022 STA nominations here.

Applications now open
Closing midnight 12 June

We currently looking for an Assistant Sound Designer to join our Albion team as part of our Emerging Designer Residency Program. This position would be well suited for a Composer looking to up-skill in Sound Design for Theatre, or an artist with Sound Design experience, looking to up-skill in Compositional components.

The Assistant Sound Designer will work closely with Sound Designer and Composer Sam Cheng to realise the design for NGTC and Secret House’s upcoming production of Albion. Find out more about Sam here.

Key Dates:

Interview Process: 16 June
Zoom interviews will take place with shortlisted designers (evening)

Part 1: 20 Jun – 17 Jul
Assisting with design pre-production for Albion.
Flexible hours, approx 10-20hr commitment

Part 2: 18-26 Jul
Assisting with design realisation for Albion.
Good day time availability required, approx 30hr commitment

Part 3: 13-15 Aug
Assisting with design bump out for Albion.
3-8 hours required post-show on on the 13th and daytime of the 15th

Transition Period : 17 Aug – 04 Sept
Final mentorship session, including identifying and instigating some short terms goals, and giving your feedback on your time in the residency.
Flexible hours, approx 3 hr commitment

Fee: $1,436.50 + Super

To Apply: Email newghoststheatreco@gmail.com with:

• A brief paragraph about why you’re interested in the position
• Any relevant experience
• Samples of previous compositional work
• Your availability over the production period, in reference to the Key Dates listed above

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people, young people and people living/working in Western Sydney.

Questions? Get in contact with us at newghoststheatreco@gmail.com.

Applications now open
Closing midnight 12 June

We currently have two Assistant Designer positions available for new and emerging Designers pursuing a career in:

• Set Design for Theatre
• Costume Design for Theatre
• Set Building for Theatre

Assistant Designers will work closely with Costume and Set Designer Monique Langford to realise the design for NGTC and Secret House’s upcoming production of Albion. Find out more about Monique here.

Key Dates:

Interview Process: 16 June
Zoom interviews will take place with shortlisted designers (evening)

Part 1: 20 Jun – 17 Jul
Assisting with design pre-production for Albion.
Flexible hours, approx 10-20hr commitment

Part 2: 18-26 Jul
Assisting with design realisation for Albion.
Good day time availability required, approx 30hr commitment

Part 3: 13-15 Aug
Assisting with design bump out for Albion.
3-8 hours required post-show on on the 13th and daytime of the 15th

Transition Period : 17 Aug – 04 Sept
Final mentorship session, including identifying and instigating some short terms goals, and giving your feedback on your time in the residency.
Flexible hours, approx 3 hr commitment

Fee: $1,436.50 + Super

To Apply: Email newghoststheatreco@gmail.com with:

• A brief paragraph about why you’re interested in the position
• Your interest in Set, Costume and/or Set Building
• Any relevant experience, including whether you drive
• Any imagery of previous work (sketches, illustrations, production shots, crafts, etc)
• Your availability over the production period, in reference to the Key Dates listed above
• This position is open to designers with and without formal training

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people, young people and people living/working in Western Sydney.

Questions? Get in contact with us at newghoststheatreco@gmail.com.

Applications now open
Closing midnight 12 June

We currently looking for an Assistant Lighting Designer to join our Albion team as part of our Emerging Designer Residency Program. This position would be well suited for a new or emerging Lighting Designer with some previous experience in programming and rigging.

The Assistant Lighting Designer will work closely with our Lighting Designer (soon to be announced) for the NGTC and Secret House’s upcoming production of Albion.

Key Dates:

Interview Process: 7 July
Zoom interviews will take place with shortlisted designers (evening)

Part 1: 9 Jul – 17 Jul
Assisting with design pre-production for Albion.
Flexible hours, approx 10-20hr commitment

Part 2: 18-26 Jul
Assisting with design realisation for Albion.
Good day time availability required, approx 30hr commitment

Part 3: 13-15 Aug
Assisting with design bump out for Albion.
3-8 hours required post-show on on the 13th and daytime of the 15th

Transition Period : 17 Aug – 04 Sept
Final mentorship session, including identifying and instigating some short terms goals, and giving your feedback on your time in the residency.
Flexible hours, approx 3 hr commitment

Fee: $1,436.50 + Super

To Apply: Email newghoststheatreco@gmail.com with:

• A brief paragraph about why you’re interested in the position
• Any relevant experience, including in programming, rigging and realising previous Lighting Designs
• Your availability over the production period, in reference to the Key Dates listed above

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people, young people and people living/working in Western Sydney.

Questions? Get in contact with us at newghoststheatreco@gmail.com.