ActNow Placemakers

become a placemaker today and help establish a new Stomping Ground for historically marginalised artists and their communities

ActNow Placemakers are a driving force behind the creation and sustainability of a new home for ActNow Theatre: a Stomping Ground for historically marginalised artists and their communities underpinned by accessibility, safety, creativity and self determination.

At the start of Spring, and after a long search for just the right place, we got the keys for our new home at 144 Tynte Street, North Adelaide. 

Our new home will provide welcoming first experiences in the performing arts through programs like our Community Workshops; exceptional opportunities for professional development and learning through programs like Cultural Leaders; rehearsal and development of our own exceptional socially conscious performance projects like Josh and Sophia Don’t Play Together Anymore; and support for independent creative projects from historically marginalised artists and producers through our Residency and Meet With Us programs.

If you are a Concession Card Holder, you can join the Placemakers at a lower rate. Please email maeve@actnowtheatre.org.au to get started!

In the words of our Community Members

“Often shows/projects like mine aren't able to graduate from an idea to a work. The explorative stage in the development of a project is so essential […] We get limited opportunities for the support necessary to do so since it's such early stages, and this is one of the few.” - Anonymous, Makespace Residency Program Participant

The MakeSpace Residency supported me with crucial funding, an industry mentor, and a studio space to experiment with new ideas and develop a new work. Presenting a new, original and personal work is not an easy feat, especially as a POC, and this Residency created a warm atmosphere for me to do so. - Danielle Lim, Makespace Residency Program Participant

“I feel really grateful to have been made part of this devising process and got the chance to know the "ActNow" way of working, grateful to have met so many talented people with such different life stories and experiences” - Lais Rosa, Brazilian arts-educator and performance artist, working on the development of Josh and Sophia Don’t Play Together Anymore

“Opening space within small communities gives us confidence within ourselves to value our voice and stories as well as giving us the tools and structure to follow for success” - Anonymous, Introduction to Filmmaking Workshop Participant

ActNow has such a welcoming and inclusive environment. It’s a place where I can relax and truly be myself. When I’m at ActNow Theatre, I feel like I’ve been transported to a kind of Wonderland, and I treasure those moments deeply. - Boram Lee, Community Workshop Participant

“A place that wraps you in comfort, like home the moment you walk in” - Shahid Hasan, Actor and Writer

Become a Placemaker TODAY!

Right now, our new home is a blank slate that we are excited to fill with community, creativity and colour, but there’s lots of work to be done! 

By committing to $50 a month you can join the ActNow Theatre Placemakers and be part of the driving force behind a brand new Stomping Ground for historically marginalised artists and their communities.

 
 

Your donation will support: 

  • the commissioning of an accessibility audit, and a plan for adaptations to venue infrastructure and amenities

  • subsidised venue costs for independent artists from marginalised communities to develop and rehearse their work 

  • sustainable furnishings, fittings and systems to reduce our carbon footprint

  • venue costs associated with the development of exceptional new social justice theatre works developed by, with and for First Nations, Global Majority, LGBTQIASB+, Disabled and Neurodiverse People

  • hospitality and catering for marginalised artists and communities using our spaces

  • staffing to enable maximum community use of our spaces

  • technical equipment maintenance and repair

If you are a Concession Card Holder, you can join the Placemakers at a lower rate. Please email maeve@actnowtheatre.org.au to get started!