Our People

is a director and creative producer who is a graduate of the NIDA MFA Directing program, working primarily in new Australian writing. Their most notable credits include the award-winning 'Saplings' by Hannah Belanszky, Pickled كبيس for PYT Fairfield & Downstairs Belvoir, and 'Converted!' by Vic Zerbst for Sydney Festival 2025. Prior to ATYP, they were the Artistic Director of the Lysicrates Foundation, and Board Member for Steps & Holes Theatre.

is a professional director, actor, producer, and one of Australia’s leading voice artists and voice directors, specialising in animation. With a Theatre Arts degree from the University of Southern Queensland and training from The Second City Chicago, she’s taught and directed at major institutions including Sydney Opera House and USQ. Kate has voice-directed hit kids’ shows like Kangaroo Beach and voiced characters for Sesame Street, Combat Wombat, and The Wishmas Tree.

is a theatre maker, writer and former actor with twenty years of experience in the industry, in both Australia and England. He holds a BA from CSU and a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. As an actor, he appeared in shows for Sydney Theatre Company, Hampstead Theatre, Pop-up-Globe and Mischief Theatre. He is also a playwright, novelist and passionate mentor and arts educator.

is a proud Wiradjuri man and an award-winning director & producer with an MFA in Directing from NIDA. He has collaborated with leading companies including See-Saw films, STC, Moogahlin, Opera Australia, Carriageworks, MCA and NAISDA. His directing credits span theatre, dance, opera, film and music video, with recognition from Sydney Fringe, Screen NSW and the Telly Awards. Ryan is currently Creative Producer and Artistic Associate at Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP).

has professional experience across theatre, film, and television. Working closely with production and front of house teams, Tom ensures the venue runs smoothly and is ready to support each performance.

is an arts marketer and emerging visual art curator. Prior to ATYP, she worked as the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Patternmakers, an arts and cultural research agency, blending her passion for the creative industries with data-driven sector development. She holds a BA in Art Theory and Criminology from UNSW and a Master of Art Curating from the University of Sydney, where her postgraduate research critically examined South Asian contemporary art practices.

is a producer, writer, director and casting associate. In 2024 they started Daniel Cottier Productions, premiering Occasional Combustible Disaster (which they wrote) and co-producing The Inheritance (STA Winner - Best Ensemble, Best Independent Production and CGA Nominee - Best Theatrical Casting). As a producer: Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney Festival. As a Stage Manager: Hayes Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Lyric Theatre, and in pre-production for Hamilton, Moulin Rouge and Muriel’s Wedding.

has been Resident Dramaturg at ATYP since 2017, and has been a dramaturg for 30 years. She has worked for companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble, Royal Court London, Playwriting Australia, ANPC and Playworks. She worked for 15 years as a Mentor with Year 12 students on HSC creative writing projects. Jane is passionate about nurturing the craft and confidence of emerging writers, dramaturgs and artists.

is a Sydney-based grants officer and arts administrator with a Master of Curating & Cultural Leadership from the University of New South Wales. He brings a deep understanding of Australia’s arts and cultural landscape, with experience in coordinating funding applications, managing compliance and reporting processes, and developing effective data tracking systems. Alex is passionate about delivering responsive, equitable, and accessible public programs that reflect and serve diverse communities.

is a qualified archivist who worked in all sorts of organisations’ archives until landing a wonderful part-time position establishing the archives at Sydney Theatre Company in 1996. Recruited to do the same at ATYP in time for its 40th anniversary in 2003, Judith is in the enviable position of managing two in-house performing arts’ company collections.