About Us> Alumni
Thousands of people have passed through atyp since its inception in 1963, and in many capacities: workshop participant, tutor, staff member, Board Director, member of production casts and crews.
All are recognised as alumni of the company.
Many atyp alumni have gone on to achieve success in various fields, and the company takes pride in their accomplishments. atyp seeks to pay tribute to its past participants, those with public profiles and those in private spheres, whose stories are of interest, and, in many cases, inspirational.
We invite past atyp-ers to stay connected with the company by contacting Archivist, Judith Seeff, (archives@atyp.com.au). To be featured on our website, we require a headshot, a short recapitulation of your time at atyp and your current situation.
ADAM KRONENBERG Adam has an 18-year association with the Australian Theatre for Young People. At atyp, Adam taught acting, physical theatre, puppetry, playbuilding, and directed two of their main stage shows: Junks, 1997 and Bubble, 2002. For television, Adam was a puppeteer on Feral TV, for the ABC; Bambaloo, for Channel 7/Yoram Gross and the Jim Henson Company; the science fiction show Farscape and most recently Raggs, an early childhood series. READ MORE
ALICE ANSARA Alice is currently a member of The Residents, Australia’s premier actors’ ensemble at Sydney Theatre Company, under the direction of Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton. For Sydney Theatre Company she has acted in The Mysteries: Genesis, Vs Macbeth and Backstage.
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ASHWIN GORE My time at atyp started in 2002 when I took the Acting Intensive workshops. After a few workshops, I became aware of the productions atyp stages throughout the year, and so in 2003 I took part in the devised production of Borders directed by Chris Ryan. The show dealt with the theme of 'lines in the sand', and the borders and boundaries we have to face in life. READ MORE
CHRISTOPHER TOMKINSON Christopher first turned up at atyp in about 1986 and threw up from food poisoning [thank you, cheeseburger]. It wasn't a great start but it just got better from there. Classes and shows and friends that are still my closest today. READ MORE
HARRY COOK In 2008 I starred in two feature films: Accidents Happen, playing Academy Award Winner, Geena Davis's on-screen son, Larry Conway, and The Hedonist, playing a lovable surfer boy called Archie Cox. At the end of 2008 I decided I wanted to be around the theatre again and had heard great things about atyp. READ MORE
JESSICA TUCKWELL Jessica graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2007 with a Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Art in Directing, after completing a B. Arts (Philosophy) in 2004, at the University of Sydney. In 2009 she directed Ruby Moon by Matt Cameron and Reb Cribb’s The Return at Newtown Theatre, Lost on Monster Island at NIDA, The Peach Season by Debra Oswald and was the Assistant Director on The Removalists at Sydney Theatre Company. READ MORE
JULIAN LOUIS Julian is a theatre director and devisor/collaborator. Julian is currently Artistic Director of NORPA, the Northern Rivers Performing Arts Inc (2007 - present). For the company Julian has directed Not Like Beckett and The Bloody Bride and is currently developing new theatre works as part of NORPA's Generator Program. He has extensive experience as a theatre maker working also in opera, circus and physical theatre. READ MORE
MICHAEL CUTRUPI I started at atyp in 2007 with a camera class led by the amazing director, Michael James Rowland, and I was hooked. I loved working with these people, who enjoyed doing what I enjoyed doing. In 2008, I was introduced to the director, Kate Gaul, who encouraged me to audition for Phaedra's Love. I got the lead role and it was the most challenging and exciting 7 weeks of my career. I learnt a lot and met some fantastic people.
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MUFFY POTTER Muffy Potter remembers her time at atyp in the late 90's with great fondness. From participating in a 10-day workshop in Alice Springs, to traveling around the upper Hunter Valley performing Nick Enright's Spurboard, her atyp experience exposed her to talented teachers, wonderful fellow actors and lifelong memories.Now a drama producer, Muffy hopes to find young fledgling talent through this wonderful organisation.
RACHAEL COOPES Rachael Coopes has worked in theatre, film and television since 1993. Her television work includes series leads and semi-regulars in SBS cult comedy Life Support, All Saints, David Williamson/ABC's Dog's Head Bay and most recently McLeod’s Daughters. Guest roles include shows such as White Collar Blue and The Secret Life Of Us. READ MORE
