OUR SUPPORTERS
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC awarded a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.
“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.” Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “On behalf of the Council and staff, I am so proud that we are supporting the critical work of so many nonprofit organizations all across the state, including the work of The Australian Theatre Festival NYC. New York State’s art and culture nonprofits make us a global leader, strengthening our connections to each other and the larger world. I thank you for your dedication and service and look forward to all your work in the coming year.”
About the New York State Council on the ArtsThe mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.
Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch.
For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.
2024 Supporters
Sponsors of the 2024 New Play Award
Shane & Cathryn Brennan
2024 Gala Sponsor
The Australian Consulate-General New York
2024 Festival Partners
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2024 DONATIONS
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous
$2,000 - $4,999
Zjantelle Cammisa Markel
Colin Turek
Josh Pugh
$1,000 & $1,999
Josephine Linden
Conrad Axelrod
Mckenzie Jones
Jenni Glover
$500 & $999
George Weinhouse
Aaron Galbraith
Mike Mccaffery
$250 to $499
Rick Schwab
Michael McCready
Libbi Swan
Stacey Pugh
Neil Gooding
Anonymous
$1 to $249
Carmel Dean
Judi Kilachand
Carla Kissane
Lynda Murray
Nyree Tangey
Rebecca Barnes
Mark Dessaix
John P. McEneny
Peter-William Jamieson
Melissa Driscol
Christopher Ward
Ronaldo Skrepic
Laura Nix
Jane Abramson
Rebecca Charles
Gabrielle Lyons
2023 Supporters
Sponsors of the 2023 New Play Award
Shane & Cathryn Brennan
2023 Festival Sponsor
The American Australian Association
2023 Gala Sponsor
The Australian Consulate-General New York
$10,000 & above
Anonymous (1)
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous (1) , Neil Gooding
$2,000 - $4,999
Sarah Beshar
$1,000 & $1,999
Rodney Rigby
$500 & $999
Ted Snowden, Peter Kolinsky, Lewis Flinn, Freya Grant
$250 to $499
Maree Johnson & Jason Baruch, Caroline O’Connor
$1 to $249
George Weinhouse, Andrew Lipsky, Brad Rouse, Alessandra DeLaCruz, Stephanie Calvert & Claire Costello, Michelle D'Netto, Aaron Galbraith, Adam Alvarez, Christa Boggio, Conrad Alexrod, Elizabeth Moran, Dana Scurlock, Neil Small, Mark Bly, Melissa Driscoll, Daniel Holme, Carla Kissane, John McEneny
2022 Supporters
Sponsors of the 2022 New Play Award
Shane & Cathryn Brennan
2022 Festival Sponsor
The American Australian Association
2022 Gala Sponsor
The Australian Consulate-General New York
2022 Exclusive Food & Beverage Sponsor
Parched Hospitality Group
FESTIVAL LEGENDS
Toby Carrington, Anonymous (1)
FESTIVAL CHAMPS
Anonymous (1)
FESTIVAL MATES
Alessandra DeLaCruz, George Heslin, Brad Rouse, Wesely Enoch, Michael Daly, Liz Moran, Jacqueline Dorante, Joseph Lavezzo, Christine Evans, Christa Boggio, Ali Kennedy Scott, Christopher Trindade, Dana Scurlock, Carmel Dean, Anonymous (1)
2021 Supporters
Sponsors of the 2021 New Play Award
Andrew J. Martin-Weber & Shane & Cathryn Brennan
2021 Festival Sponsor
The Australian Consulate-General New York
2021 Festival Sponsor
The American Australian Association
2021 Exclusive Food & Beverage Sponsor
Parched Hospitality Group
FESTIVAL LEGENDS
Toby Carrington, Adam Franklin, Anonymous (1)
FESTIVAL CHAMPS
George Weinhouse MD, Anonymous (1)
FESTIVAL MATES
Alessandra DeLaCruz, George Heslin, Brad Rouse, Ryan Spahn & Michael Urie, Anonymous (1)
2020 Supporters
Sponsor of the 2020 New Play Award
Andrew J. Martin-Weber
2020 Cabaret Sponsor
The Australian Consulate-General New York
FESTIVAL LEGENDS
Shane & Cathryn Brennan, Andrew & Cathy Cameron, Wesley Enoch AM, Andrew J. Martin-Weber, George Weinhouse MD, Anonymous (1)
FESTIVAL CHAMPS
Nick Bailey & Caryn Nery, Andrew Bovell, Anonymous (1)
FESTIVAL MATES
Mark Bly, Toby Carrington, Nicole Dawson, Michael Flynn, Barry Kissane, Kathleen Power, Dana Scurlock, Steven Tacopino, David Williamson AO