Ladies and Gentleman my name is Simon Maurice Laherty. I have been with the acting ensemble since 2003. We’re all actors and we all can act. Lucky, I’m no good at office work. Meetings can get boring but they have to get done. The Artistic Director is hard. He’s hard on the actors. The best thing that ever happened to me in my life was my grandfather giving me his medals when I turned 21.
My name is Sarah Mainwaring and I have been working with Back to Back since 2006. Being part of the ensemble has been rewarding. Their artistic standard and depth of comprehension is impressive and that empowers me to do great work.
Hello audience, I’m Scott Price and a member of the ensemble. I’ve been working here since 2007.
In some countries they call people with disabilities children. Maybe that’s just lost in translation, a cultural thing. Sometimes people say and name things differently in different cultures. So we shouldn’t be too offended by that.
My motto is to look for opportunities. I have a funny and intriguing relationship with Back to Back. It’s exhilarating. Some of the work has been provocative, controversial and rebellious; it’s in your face.
I’ve enjoyed working in a large family. We get a laugh and a cry and we make shows from our hearts and minds. And my hashtag is #autismpride
My name is George Bush and I’m a Muppet. I like drinking hot chocolate.
People come. Good show.
My name is Breanna Deleo; I don’t like meltdowns or tantrums.
I love stage acting, and working in a group… I like collecting books, taking photos, colouring, TV and washing dishes. I’m funny, I’m kind and I take too long in the shower.
Acting is my number one priority.
If I got to make a new show it would be about food – everything to do with food – it would make people hungry: hungry for art and food.
Tanya Bennett Head of Artistic Planning, Bruce Gladwin Artistic Director & Co-CEO, Bao Ngouansavanh Production Manager, Erin Watson Company Manager, Ingrid Voorendt Artistic Associate, Katherine Branch Head of Marketing and Development, Kirstin Honey Community Programs Coordinator, Haley Gilbert Finance Coordinator, Nikki Watson Community & Education Producer, Elysa McInnes Marketing & Development Coordinator, Sue White Head of Finance, Sarah Kriegler Partnerships Manager, Paul Summers Partnerships Manager, Tamara Searle Artistic Associate, Alice Fleming Head of Screen, Jane Millett General Manager, Tim Stitz Executive Producer & Co-CEO, Margaret Bourke Producer, David Miller Head of Production and Delivery, Zia Gul Sadeqi Screen Coordinator, Christine Bennett Administration and Venue Coordinator
Ben Kay Secretary, Ben Slater Treasurer, Anthea Williams, Katrina Sedgwick Chair, Meg Wardlaw, Rose Hiscock, Tony Grybowski, Sarah Mainwaring Ensemble Representative, Yoni Prior Vice Chair