Experience

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Producing

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Training and mentoring emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander producers, and producing ILBIJERRI’s large-scale and touring productions Training and mentoring emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander producers, and producing ILBIJERRI’s large-scale and touring productions



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development

• Producer / Arts Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2021

  Producing projects for Sisters Grimm, Stuck Pigs Squealing, one step at a time like this, Angus Cerini / Doubletap, Melinda Hetzel & Co, and others Producing projects for Sisters Grimm, Stuck Pigs Squealing, one step at a time like this, Angus Cerini / Doubletap, Melinda Hetzel & Co, and others



Malthouse Theatre

• Australia
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2014

  - Actively support artists from creative development through to closing performance, and beyond - Coordinate in-bound and out-bound tours with co-presenters - Work with the Artistic Director and guest directors to cast and appoint creatives - Negotiate offers and create contracts for creatives, performers and their representatives - Contribute at the Company’s artistic meetings, reporting on local and national performing arts companies and independent artists, and reading scripts of potential interest - Point of contact for artists, agents and industry associates - Artistic administration, including internal coordination of the artistic team, arranging creative developments, workshops, tours and other events Show less



Melbourne International Comedy Festival

• Australia
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Nov 2007 - Apr 2008

  Short-term contract - All areas of delivering festival entrepreneurial program of special events and seasons by international artists including: contracting; liaison with creative teams, production companies, touring venues and managements; overseeing logistical arrangements including accommodation, travel, visas and LAHA; developing marketing strategies in conjunction with marketing department and overseeing creation of marketing and publicity materials; analysing ticket sales and adjusting marketing strategies as required; and creating and maintaining schedules and disseminating up-to-date information to other staff - Artist tour management in Melbourne and Adelaide, including arranging catering, transport, complimentary tickets, entertainment and hospitality - Maintenance of strong relationships with comedians, managers, agents, producers, presenters and other festivals, nationally and internationally Show less



Keep Breathing

• United States
• Automotive

• Producer

  • Jul 2007 - Nov 2007

  Short-term contract - Liaise with presenters, artists and stakeholders in coordinating tours of Australian live performance - Coordinate tour logistics and liaise with international presenters and Australian dance artists in the creation of a tour itinerary for American presenters to meet Australian dancers and choreographers, as part of the Australian Council’s Dance Down Under initiative - All aspects of producing live performance Short-term contract - Liaise with presenters, artists and stakeholders in coordinating tours of Australian live performance - Coordinate tour logistics and liaise with international presenters and Australian dance artists in the creation of a tour itinerary for American presenters to meet Australian dancers and choreographers, as part of the Australian Council’s Dance Down Under initiative - All aspects of producing live performance



Performing Lines

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Producer

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

  - Evaluate existing Australian work and identify its possible markets - Arrange / supervise all aspects of tours, including financial, contractual, technical, travel, freight accommodation and marketing - Provide organisational and emotional support, and artistic feedback to artists and arts organisations in the creation of new Australian work - Negotiate with local, regional, national and international agents, presenters and festivals in setting up and producing tours - Create and manage production budgets - Raise and acquit funds from local, state and federal government and philanthropic sources - Negotiate and create contracts, including presenter, venue, creative and employee - Coordinate and supervise the marketing and publicity for productions - Represent the Company at opening nights and other industry events - Provide tour management while touring with productions Show less



Arena Theatre Company

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administration and Development Coordinator

  • Feb 2002 - Mar 2005

  - Liaise with local, regional, national and international producers, presenters, festivals and stakeholders, and ensure contractual requirements are met - Coordinate auditions and negotiate contracts with casting agents - Coordinate and maintain rehearsal and performance schedules, tour itineraries, accommodation and travel schedules - Create funding applications to federal, state and local government and philanthropic trusts - Develop business case and negotiate, nurture and service sponsors - Arrange all areas of marketing and development for small to large-scale productions, and provide regular reports to the Board - Coordinate major audience research project - Prepare and negotiate venue and equipment hire contracts - Recruit and supervise casual employees, work experience students and volunteers, and maintain regular communication with artists and technical staff Show less



The University of Melbourne

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Festival Director - MUDfest (Melbourne University Drama Festival)

  • Apr 2001 - Nov 2001

  Short-term contract - Program festival, including festival produced events and student projects, coordinating artist registration and venue allocation - Initiate strategic partnerships with the Victorian Writers’ Centre, University High School and Melbourne Theatre Company - Maintain regular contact with student artists, and provide logistical and artistic guidance - Select scripts for short works season, Muddyshorts, and appoint director - Negotiate sponsorship and meet sponsor requirements - Raise, devise and manage festival budget - Appoint festival Steering Committee and chair meetings - Establish volunteer database and oversee volunteer tasks - Liaise with festival publicist and act as spokesperson for the festival to the media Show less



Miranda Brown Publicity

• Australia
• Advertising Services

• Publicist

  • Feb 1999 - May 2000

  - Devise and implement marketing and publicity campaigns for international and Australian clients, including Big Day Out, Circus Oz and Chunky Move - Devise and implement marketing and publicity campaigns for international and Australian clients, including Big Day Out, Circus Oz and Chunky Move