STC PROGRAMMING
Each year STC programs a season of plays that features a mix of new plays by Australian playwrights, new international works, classic plays and new adaptations of classic plays. As per STC’s Cultural Representation Pledge at least 25% of plays programmed at STC are written by either Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) writers (at least one play in this 25% has an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander author). Our programming also reflects the company’s commitment to: represent the cultural diversity of our city; build on our existing gender equity strategy; and create a more equitable company for people living with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
We are engaged with critical conversations around representation and discourage authors from telling stories that belong to cultural groups other than the author’s own without proper consultation and permissions. Telling stories ethically and safely is of critical importance at STC.
STC shows are originated by the Artistic Director or STC’s Resident Artists and New Work team, or freelance writers and directors pitching a play or idea. New plays have usually been commissioned by STC and some plays may make their way to the stage via STC's Watershed: Developments program.
STC PROGRAMMING TEAM
The Artistic Director programs the season in collaboration with the programming team that includes STC’s Executive Director, Senior Producer, Casting Director, Literary Manager, Associate Director and Resident Directors.