OUR SUPPORTERS

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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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AWNY

Australian Women in New York (AWNY) is a dynamic group of women of all ages and backgrounds who have a connection to Australia. https://australianwomeninnewyork.org

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