What makes Options Theatre Company different?
Options Theatre Company is a living, breathing, theatre training facility with a company of creatives, actors, technicians, musicians, directors, dancers and artists, who happen to be people with disability.
Options Theatre Company provides a first class performing arts training facility creating new opportunities to learn, create and perform under the guidance of qualified and experienced Arts industry professionals.
Our programs offer a range of engaging activities which promote learning, confidence, creativity and mobility.
Our programs offer something to interest everyone.
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OUR NEWS
Options Theatre Company have been chosen to feature in Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s new advertising campaign.
The ads were filmed at Options Theatre Company and at studios in Newcastle. These ads will form part of a national campaign on TV, Radio, Print, Online and on Social Media and feature our very own Nathan as the ‘Star of the Show’. Congratulations Nathan!
We are very grateful to Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation for their ongoing support of Options Theatre Company.
READ MOREOptions Theatre Company were featured recently in the ABC TV Series “Love on the Spectrum’. Several of our cast members appeared in the documentary with a starring role for our very own Olivia whose heartwarming story was popular with viewers across Australia.
UPDATE: Love on the Spectrum is NOW SHOWING on NETFLIX!
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Options Theatre Company recently packed out Laycock Street Community Theatre for two amazing performances of Clash at Titan High.
We had an overwhelming response to the shows receiving standing ovations followed by exceptional reviews…
”Clash at Titan High showcased a legendary cast of heroes who set out on an epic journey to defeat the Kraken and save their school. Set in the ancient world of Greek Mythology, Titan High is a School for Heroes. Written by Artistic Director, Stuart Smith, this jukebox musical for the ages featured a pumping soundtrack of 80’s Anthems, remastered by Musical Director, Andrew Sampford. Outstanding performances by the Options Theatre Company ensemble combined with an array of spectacular lighting effects and animated digital sets to provide a visual extravaganza and a sensory feast of entertainment fit for the Gods.
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Options Theatre Company has developed an excellent reputation with renowned Production Companies, Casting Agents and Directors all over Australia.
Demand for more visibility and inclusion for Actors with Disabilities in TV, Film and Advertising has led Australia’s top casting agents to Options Theatre Company – and we have answered the call.
OTC CASTING has been developed to create a safe and accessible way for actors and models with disability to be seen and cast in major productions.
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