True West and Creative Hello
True West is NTofP’s capacity building program that supports and shines a light on the fresh and vibrant voices of Western Sydney artists from creation to skills development and production.
Based in the geographic heart of Sydney, we are amplifying these voices and adding their stories to our cultural landscape.
With independent artists and companies being a critical component of the holistic makeup of a thriving arts sector, we are committed to providing pathways and platforms for new ideas and works to be nurtured and seen. True West supports the development of new ideas, showcases emerging artists, provides networking opportunities, presents play readings and delivers skills development programs such as Page to Stage, Creative Futures mentorships and open table sessions (which have led to main stage productions).
CREATIVE HELLO
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta launched Creative Hello, in 2019. Now running as part of our True West program this is a collaborative networking initiative for western Sydney creatives from any artform, curated by local artists. The sessions provided opportunities to connect with emerging and experienced creatives.
2023
HAFLA, curated by Antony Mahklouf
4 March 2023
A celebration of middle Eastern and queer culture as part of Sydney World Pride.
QISA, curated by James Elazzi
9 May 2023
An evening of Western Sydney film makers/playwrights including Gabe Faatau’uu-satiu, Nisrine Amine, Mohamed Awad
Choir Boy youth event, curated by NTofP Western Sydney Youth Advisory Group.
15 February 2023
2022
CREATIVE HELLO SAHRA SALON
When: Tuesday 21 June 2022
Emerging artists share their works in progress in a night of storytelling, intimacy and enchantment. Be part of their process and be transported to their worlds at this evening gathering or Sahra (Arabic). Share our intimate space of creativity and indulgence
Artists on the evening will include Gary Lonesborough, Kim Pham and Ilhan Abdi, curated by Hajer.
2020 – 2021 CREATIVE HELLO ONLINE
SESSION 1. Share what you have been working on
Thursday 5 May 2020
We invite creatives to share the projects they have been working on with other creatives.
SESSION 2: Pitching you idea
Thursday 28 May 2020
We invite creatives to pitch their ideas with NTofP and other creatives.
SESSION 3: Networking with other creatives
Thursday 18 June 2020
Network opportunity with NtofP and other western Sydney creatives.
SESSION 4: CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and CREATE with Carl Sciberras and Felicity Castagna
Thursday 2 July 2020
Our guests Carl Sciberras and Felicity Castagna share their experience of collaborating with other creatives.
SESSION 5: Creative Business Basics with Monica Davidson from Creative Plus Business
Thursday 20 August 2020
Our guest Monica Davidson shares business basics for creatives.
SESSION 6: Learn more about upcoming PAGE TO STAGE program.
Thursday 30 September 2020
Hear from past participants and gain more information of our intensive writing program, Page to Stage.
SESSION 7 – LAUNCHPAD with CuriousWorks
Thursday 20 March 2021
Our first Creative Hello for 2021 – LAUNCHPAD after the 2:00pm performance.
Network, mingle with drinks (non-alcoholic) and snacks! Please note that we are focused on youth for this event, hence the non alcoholic drinks (to be held in Riverside courtyard).
SESSION 8 – Voice, Accent and Dialect for Actors
Thursday 26 August 2021
Creative Hello Digital is back! Zoom with us on Thursday 26 August from 4pm to network with fellow creatives and this month we are joined by Linda Nicholls-Gidley (Voice, Accent and Dialect Coach) who will be sharing a few tips to help you create an embodied accent for your acting work.
Thursday 30 September 2021
– How to sharpen your dramaturgical skills
Thursday 21 October, 2021
2019
Girl in the Machine post show networking
28 June 2019