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To our wonderful community,

I am writing today to thank you for being here. The Performing Arts cannot function in solitude – we rely on you in every part of what we do.

At this moment, June 2023, our local arts community is struggling. In the midst of recovering from years of lockdowns and uncertainty, we now see the impact of rising living costs drastically affecting audiences and their capacity to return to theatres, and taking chances on new work. Compounding the problem further, Covid relief from government has well and truly come to an end. The latest round of Create NSW funded only 16% of applicants – with the Theatre Panel awarding funding to just five organisations state-wide. We weren’t one of them.

Despite all this, we have the foundations in place to rise above these challenges, with your help.

In 2019, New Ghosts Theatre Company was a sole-tradership, run by only me. Just a few years on, we’re an Australian Not-For-Profit and Registered Charity, run by an incredible Board of Directors, in addition to our Producer Emma and myself. We’re coming off the back of two Sydney Theatre Awards, and have just closed our critically acclaimed homegrown work, Girl Band. 2024 is already shaping up to be even more ambitious and exciting, with five more plays in development.

Our Board and team all work in a volunteer capacity, but our projects can’t operate without funding. That’s why I am asking for your support today, by joining our Bronze Supports with a $100 EOFY tax-deductible donation. This vital support will allow us to continue developing and presenting new work, and support emerging Australian artists and storytellers.

We know we have a young community, and one that is also full of fellow artists. Please know that every dollar does count, and even the smallest of donations will have the largest of impacts, when backed by a community. And to those who don’t have the capacity to donate this EOFY, we thank you wholeheartedly for joining us as advocates, in our production teams, and our audiences.

With lots of love and gratitude,

Lucy Clements
Artistic Director

‘Albion’ company photo
Photo credit: Clare Hawley

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.