The Equity Foundation is thrilled to announce that Australian performer Sophie Kesteven has been awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Atlantic Acting School in New York City.

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to announce that New Zealand performers Emily McKenzie and Freya Milner have been awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Atlantic Acting School in New York City.

Thank you to all those who voted for their favourite Australian television ensembles in the categories of drama, miniseries and comedy. These nominees were selected by an industry judging panel. The Ensemble Awards will take place in Sydney on May 22.

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to be collaborating with the Atlantic Acting School and Foxtel to once again offer an Australian performer the opportunity to hone their craft in New York.

The Summer Intensive scholarship (valued at $US3,700) will take place in New York City from July 5 – August 12, 2017.

We are delighted that once again Foxtel are joining us to contribute a cash prize of $AU8,000 to assist with flights and accommodation.

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to be collaborating with the Atlantic Acting School and the New Zealand Film Commission to once again offer a New Zealand performer the opportunity to hone their craft in New York .

The Spring Comprehensive scholarship (valued at $US2,500) will take place in New York City from May 22 – June 30, 2017.

We are delighted that once again the New Zealand Film Commission are joining us to contribute a cash prize of $NZ5,000 to assist with flights and accommodation.

Join Kip Williams (Sydney Theatre Company), Lee Lewis (Griffin) and Eamon Flack (Belvoir) - with actor and director, Helen Dallimore in the interview chair - to get a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the journey of bringing exciting works and artists to the Australian stage. The directors will discuss their past and current projects, the challenges and highlights of their careers, what they have learnt along the way and their plans for the future. 

Monday January 30. Belvoir Street Theatre, Surry Hills.
Doors open from 6pm and bar open from 6.30 pm. Please note we will start promptly at 7pm.
RSVP essential. Please email info@equityfoundation.org.au with "In Convo" in Subject line.
This is a free event open to all members of the industry - Equity members and non-members.

The Equity Foundation sincerely thanks the Belvoir Street Theatre for their generous support of this In Conversation.