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Behind the Curtain
Crew members & designers are the cogs behind the machine of theatre - They’re the first to arrive and last to leave and very rarely receive the spotlight they deserve. That’s why we’re launching BEHIND THE CURTAIN, a monthly shoutout to the unsung heroes of the arts.
If you know a crew member or designer who deserves recognition, contact us or message us on Instagram @glassroomcompany
JUNE - Trish Speers
💎 Intimacy Coordinators are becoming the new standard in theatre, and @trish_speers is leading the charge!
🎬 Trish has worked across stage and screen, shaping the way performers navigate vulnerable and high-stakes scenes on stage. Her work has been seen in productions like Queen’s City of the South and Saints of Damour at @qtopiasydney and the upcoming web series Situationship by @cimpentertainment.
👏 Let’s give it up for the incredible work of intimacy coordinators in keeping theatre safe, professional & powerful! ✨
Glassmates, do you know an amazing crew member who deserves the spotlight? DM us your nominations for our July pick!
MAY - Sherydan Simson
Behind every great show is a great stage manager — and this month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible @sherydan.simson !
Having only just finished at NIDA six months ago, Sherydan has already worked with @twentyfive_a , @hayestheatreco_official , @kxt_bakehouse and currently working with @griffintheatre . With experience in production, stage management, event work and sound design, Sherydan brings professionalism, calm, and a killer sense of humour to every room she’s in (I saw it firsthand on Hot Tub ). Let’s give it up for Sherydan — the kind of SM who makes a rehearsal room feel like it’s running on magic
Got a crew member who deserves the spotlight? DM us with your pick for June!
APRIL - Felicity Jurd
🌟 Dialect coaching is an essential part of storytelling on stage and screen — and @felicityjurdofficial is sure at the top of her game!
With over 30 years of coaching experience, Felicity has shaped performances on stage and screen in Australia, London & New York. She is a regular coach at institutions like NIDA, Sydney Conservatorium of Music & is currently working on the 14 cast play Posh at @oldfitztheatre by @queenhadesproductions
🎙Let’s hear it for dialect coaches like Felicity who are making the craft sharper, stronger & more specific — one syllable at a time!
MARCH - Chris Starnawski
🎶 Stage Managers are the unsung heroes who hold theatre shows together and Christopher Starnawski is no exception!
The amazing SM behind the upcoming production of Posh at Old Fitz Theatre, Chris has also been SM for companies such as Belvoir St. Theatre, Red Line Productions, Opera Australia, Sport for Jove & KXT Bakehouse.
Please give him the round of applause he deserves!✨
FEB - Maddy Picard
We are delighted to have sound designer, composer, and all-around technical theatre genius @maddy.picard as our first member of the month! From shaping the soundscapes of Hot Tub (Belvoir 25A) to helping bring Julia (STC) to life, Maddy’s work will soon be everywhere around Sydney. Oh, and did we mention she’s a Sydney Theatre Award nominee? 🎶
Glassmates, let’s give our backstage legends their flowers!