Philosophy
In this fractured world of digital overload, multiplying tensions and distractions, we need places of refuge – to see ourselves in each other- to find space to reflect - to remember how to be human.
The theatre has always been, and can still be one of these places - where our deeper fears, confusions, yearnings and triumphs are given language. To make poetry out of the fog, that otherwise might give sense of emptiness or despair.
We aim to tell stories on the stage that can live a quiet truth, without the clutter of excessive concept and design. Stories that fearlessly pursue and prioritise the sometimes inexplicable.
We aim to create a space where we can take a breath.
We also do jokes, or something to that effect.
Chris Pitman
Chris grew up in Adelaide before moving to Western Australia to study acting at WAAPA.
Before graduation, he was cast as Quick Lamb in Cloudstreet, directed by Neil Armfield for Belvoir and Black Swan. The production toured nationally and internationally for the following three years, including seasons in New York, and at The National Theatre in London.
His other major theatre credits in Sydney include, The Sapphires, Capricornia, In Our Name, A Number (Belvoir St Theatre) Our Town, Don’s Party, Love for Love, Boy Gets Girl, Harbour, Republic of Myopia (Sydney Theatre Company).
After 12 years in Sydney, Chris moved back to Adelaide and continued to work on the stage. He was fortunate to work for Brink Productions in Skip Miller’s Hit Songs, Babyteeth, and Long Tan. He was seen most recently in Glengarry Glen Ross for Flying Penguin.
Chris worked at State Theatre Company of South Australia from 2010 until 2018. His shows included Toy Symphony, Straight White Men, The Seagull, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, Othello, Ghosts, Speaking in Tongues, That Eye, The Sky, working with Geordie Brookman, Nescha Jelk and Kate Champion.
Chris has always believed in unashamedly pursuing an instinctive truth, supported and enlivened when needed by robust and varied technique.
He has also been proud to have been involved over the years in many workshops, developing and promoting new writing.
In recent years, he has developed an interest in teaching and directing.
He is now more than ever, interested in creating theatre from scratch.
Chelsea Griffith
After studying a BA in Drama and Creative Writing at Flinders University, Chelsea graduated from Acting at Adelaide College of the Arts in 2021; but has realised she can see more of the stage from five rows back.
Since graduating, Chelsea received a 2021 Carclew Fellowship to fund a development for an original work, with mentorship in directing and dramaturgy from Nescha Jelk. She was then Assistant Director to Rosalba Clemente for STCSA’s 2021 production of Eureka Day.
Chelsea spent 2022 working on Shorebreak as a director and dramaturg, and continuing to write her original work.