SALTY THEATRE AND ANTIPODES THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

AMTAC HATCH LAB SESSIONS

Establish in 2024, these Australian Musical Theatre Artist Collective (AMTAC) mini sessions are an opportunity for musical theatre writers and composers to present selections of new works in progress to gain feedback and insight from working industry professionals and peers, in order to support their project's ongoing development while fostering a collaborative, creative, inspiring and supportive community.

Special guests will join the panel each session and share their insights, offer feedback and open up the space for discussion.

What to expect:

After welcoming all attendees, the three projects have an total of 50 minutes each to briefly introduce their piece, present 15 minutes of consecutive material and then receive feedback - starting with the panel and then opening up to the AMTAC community. There will be a 10 minute break between each projects. Snacks and refreshments are also provided.

These sessions are free to attend for anyone who wants to sit in, observe, support and learn.

Check an eye on the Salty Theatre and Antipodes social media or the AMTAC Facebook Group for the latest updates, connect with the ATAMC community and information on project submissions!

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Facilitators and Panellists: ASHLEY TAYLOR TICKELL (she/her), BRANDON PAPE (he/him) & CAMERON STEENS (they/them)

Biographies are available below.

Meet the Facilitators and Panellists

Ashley Taylor Tickell

She/Her
SALTY THEATRE - OWNER & DIRECTOR
Ashley is the Director and Co-Founder of Melbourne based theatre company Salty Theatre and is an Associate Producer with Vass Productions. She has 30 years of experience across the theatre, television and film sectors, both on stage and screen and off. Her work has been seen and heard in Canada, the United States, the UK and Australia, first as a performer before transitioning into the roles of producer and director.
Brandon Pape

He/Him
ANTIPODES THEATE COMPANY - ARTIST DIRECTOR
Brandon is the Founding Artistic Director for Antipodes Theatre Company, where he directed Ghost Quartet (two 2020 Green Room Award Nominations, return seasons in 2021 and upcoming Sydney season in 2025) and co-directed with Trudy Dunn their immersive reimagining of Guys and Dolls (thirteen 2024 Green Room Award nominations). Other Antipodes credits include Sam I Am, And She Would Stand Like This, Passing Strange (five 2023 Green Room Award Nominations), Orlando, and the Winter Lab - an annual development program for new work and bold ideas.
Cameron Steens

They/Them
ANTIPODES THEATE COMPANY - NEW WORK MANAGER
A Naarm based multidisciplinary theatre maker, WAAPA graduate and all-round creative. As Antipodes’ New Work Manager, they've produced numerous developments and networking programs (including Winter Labs 2020 - present, Festival of the Unseen 2023) in addition to the premiere of Orlando, Antipodes' first production originating from the Winter Lab. Other credits include: This is Living (Assoc Director, Gavin Roach), Guys & Dolls (Production Manager, Antipodes), Protein (Assist Director & Sound Design, Autonomous Inventions), MIMMA (dir. Adam Mitchell), JTC’s RENT (dir. Mark Taylor) & BSSTC’s Assassins (dir. Roger Hodgman). www.cameronsteens.com