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Contemporary Asian Australia Performance is excited to share 

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Sandi Woo, the new Executive Producer of CAAP

 

Starting the year by introducing our new Executive Producer, Sandi Woo. We are thrilled to be welcoming Sandi to the CAAP Team and can't wait for our new leadership team of Tessa and Sandi to continue to advocate and foster more Asian Australian stories and experiences in our industry. Welcome Sandi! 

 

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Tessa Leong takes the baton as New Artistic Director 

 

We are beyond delighted to announce theatre director, dramaturg and collaborator Tessa Leong as the new Artistic Director of Contemporary Asian Australian Performance! Tessa joins us later this month, as we move into a new era at CAAP and continue to elevate and diversify Asian Australian stories in our industry. Welcome Tessa! 

 

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Contemporary Asian Australian Performance, Queensland Theatre,
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CAAP Directors Initiative     

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Contemporary Asian Australian Performance (CAAP), in partnership with Melbourne Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company is proud to announce the CAAP Directors Initiative, aimed at unearthing, nurturing and developing Asian Australian directors for the stage.

Together the four companies are committed to working to identify, develop and embed Asian Australian directors in the three largest state theatre companies in Australia.

CAAP Directors Initiative offers a tailored training program over two years for selected participants in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

The first year will include directing workshops, close up observation of mainstage productions and a range of professional development and networking opportunities. In its second year, the program will provide hands-on directorial training and engagement with the host companies.

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Free Playreading - Siti Rubiyah

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CAAP's work in development, Siti Rubiyah by Katrina Irawati Graham will have a one week script development as part of Sydney Theatre Company's Rough Drafts Program. Join us for a free public reading on May 24.