Critical Stages
   

Board:

Karin Hawkins (Chair)

  Alf Esteban
  Bridgette van Leuven
  Catherine Sullivan
 

Juraj Horniak

Artistic Director/CEO: Luke Cowling
Administrator:

Tessa Leong

Critical Stages NSW Producer Michael Sieders

 

Critical Stages selects the most outstanding productions from across Australia to develop for national touring opportunities.

 

Productions are evaluated against the following criteria:

1. Is the production creatively envisioned, well crafted, innovative, and/or original? 

2. Has the production received critical acclaim from the industry and/or press? 

3. Has the production received box office success with a previous season - did an audience want to see it? 

4. What is the practicality of the show for touring/transferring?

5. What is the level of professionalism of the producing group or company; do they demonstrate high levels of professional work practices?

6. Does the producing group or company have infrastructure (or has very little); such as administration staff, or marketing etc and so do they need Critical Stages support?

7. Is there an audience to which a production may be directed and what is the direct benefit to audiences and presenters?

8. Will the producing team be a diplomatic and good representative for the independent sector and Critical Stages?

9. What is the ongoing benefit to the artists and their companies; will their involvement with Critical Stages encourage sustainability and the development of further work?

If you would like to discuss a production for potential touring with Critical Stages please contact:

Luke Cowling, Artistic Director

luke@criticalstages.com.au

Tel. (02) 9331 3107

 

Critical Stages is supported by Arts NSW and The Theatre Board of the Australia Council