HotHouse Theatre invites Expressions of Interest from bold and imaginative creative leaders eager to explore new possibilities for regional arts and culture. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia’s most community-connected venues and theatre companies.
We welcome proposals for different ways of leading and making theatre—this could be through a single leader, a co-leadership model, or a more unconventional approach that best serves the future of HotHouse. While we recognise the advantages of being resident in the region, we also understand that it is not necessary.
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What Are We Looking For?
We seek expressions of interest from individuals or groups who:
- Have a bold artistic vision and a strong connection to storytelling, participation and engagement.
- Are eager to engage with and grow our diverse community of artists and audiences.
- Are excited by the idea of rethinking conventional leadership, performance-making, and relationships with audiences.
- Have a commitment to equity, inclusion, and championing diverse voices.
- Understand the nuances of working in regional communities.
- Are curious about exploring how the artistic program might prioritise depth of impact over quantity.
We encourage applicants to consider leadership in its broadest sense – this could mean curating a program, supporting artists in residence, or helping to shape an operating model that makes space for theatre and community connection to emerge in new ways. We are open to scalable models of activity.
How to Express Your Interest
We invite you to submit a brief Expression of Interest that includes:
- Your artistic vision and how it aligns with HotHouse’s values, aspirations, and commitment to regional storytelling.
- Your approach to leadership and theatre-making, including any innovative or collaborative models you wish to explore.
- Your perspective on HotHouse’s key assets—The Butter Factory Theatre and The Greenhouse—and ideas for how they could be used in fresh and impactful ways.
- Brief examples of key achievements and experiences that demonstrate your ability to engage with artists, communities, and audiences in meaningful ways.
- Any particular areas of interest or new ideas you are excited to explore as part of this opportunity.
Expressions of Interest should be sent to CEO, Terese Casu by 11:59 pm, Monday 5 May
For further information or a confidential conversation, feel free to contact CEO, Terese Casu or Board Members, David or Edwina who would be very happy to speak to you about this opportunity:
📧 Terese Casu – CEO
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📞 0439343366
📧 David Berthold – Board Member
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📧 Edwina Lunn – Board Member
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We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, people with disability, and those from underrepresented communities.
Join us in shaping a bold, innovative future for HotHouse. We look forward to hearing from you!