'Drama that fulfils the underlying promise of what live theatre is supposed to be, namely alive' Vancouver Sun

'For this theatre company at least, technology has genuinely liberated extraordinary creative energies.' The Age

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Arena Theatre Company creates contemporary live performances specifically designed to speak directly to children and young people aged 5 to 25.

Arena has gained an international reputation for a dynamic fusion of technology and theatre, and in 1999 was awarded the highly acclaimed ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) Honorary Presidents Award (which is presented to one outstanding company in the world every three years) for 'inspiring and provocative ways of expressing a new theatrical language, which engages young people in this media age'





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ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE - Employment Opportunity

Arena Theatre Company is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fulfil the part-time position of Artistic Associate, commencing in January 2009.

The successful applicant will join in a close working relationship with Arena’s core team in the creation and facilitation of dynamic contemporary theatre for young audiences. It is anticipated that the position of Artistic Associate will inject new points of dialogue, reference, skills, networks and artistic voice into the collaborative processes of the Company.

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