2025 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO APPLIED.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Established in 2008, the program is designed to guide and enrich the transition from training institutions by providing a professional platform for artists to work in the industry. We offer positions across Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy, Design or Stage Management to join Red Stitch as full ensemble members for a year. Since 2023, the Graduate program has been generously supported by the Hansen Little Foundation.
MEET OUR 2024 HANSEN GRADUATES
ELIGIBILITY
Graduating students are only eligible in the year immediately following the completion of their training.
EXPERIENCE
Brian Lipson & Susie Dee in The Amateurs rehearsals.
Graduates are welcomed into the Red Stitch ensemble as full members and regarded as key stakeholders in the company.
Throughout their year long engagement with Red Stitch, graduates gain invaluable skills, experience and contacts. They develop their craft, form relationships with leading industry professionals, and have a supportive platform to demonstrate their work.
This program often acts as a springboard for graduates, as many are recognised and go on to have successful and fulfilling careers in theatre.
A graduate year is not only busy but very exciting. Graduates:
work on multiple productions
source and develop new material
are directly involved in the operations of Red Stitch alongside the rest of the ensemble and staff.
Red Stitch is extremely proud of this unique program. No other theatre company in Australia offers such a rich and immersive opportunity to artists negotiating the transition from training to institution.
POSITIONS
In addition to working on productions, graduates are involved in the day-to-day workings of Red Stitch, including sourcing and developing new work. In accordance with Red Stitch policy, all members may take leave of absence for professional work outside the company.
Actor Graduate
We endeavour to provide the successful acting graduate the opportunity to perform in at least one on-stage role during their time with the company, with the option for more subject to availability.
Stage Management and Designer Graduates
Graduates work alongside industry professionals, receiving expert guidance and support from Red Stitch resident Designers and Production Management team. We guarantee graduates will assist on at least one production during their time with the company, with the option for more subject to availability.
Directing & Dramaturg Graduate
Graduates assist on at least one Red Stitch production during their time with the company, building relationships with established practitioners and experiencing a variety of rehearsal processes.
“The Red Stitch graduate director placement has been an invaluable learning experience. I have had the opportunity to be in rehearsal rooms, to meet industry professionals, to work on new writing, to direct excellent actors, to read great new plays and be involved in the day to day running of this exceptional company. Time and time again over the year I have found myself in awe of the balance between professionalism and passion that forms the backbone of Red Stitch Actors Theatre.” - Alice Darling Inaugural Graduate Director
