Artistic Director
CurrentArtistic Director and project management across new stage and screen productions
Jun 2021 - Present
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Jay Emmanuel is listed as Artistic Director at Encounter, based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Jay Emmanuel.
Jay Emmanuel previously worked as MAHABHARATA (Devisor | Actor | Dancer) at Why Not Theatre and Actor at Belvoir St Theatre. Jay Emmanuel holds 2-Year Professional Course, Physical Theatre/ Theatre Creation from École Internationale De Théâtre Jacques Lecoq.
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Jay Emmanuel, an Indian-born Australian theatre artist, leads the way in the arts as a recognized actor, director, producer, and curator. With a foundation in Indian classical dance and training from L’Ecole Jacques Lecoq, his creative journey is marked by a diverse blend of artistic influences.Founder and current Artistic Director of Encounter, Jay is a rising star in theatre, renowned for his productions that grapple with both intimate and universal ethical quandaries, leaving a profound social impact. As a director and curator, he champions the creation of new works that highlight authentic storytelling. Noteworthy productions include "Beneath the Music” and the acclaimed "Children of the Sea" at Perth Festival 2021. As a performer, Jay participated in award-winning productions like "Mahabharata" with Why Not Theatre/Barbican and "Counting and Cracking" by Belvoir St./Co-Curious/Adelaide Festival.From 2016-19 Jay also served as the Artistic Director of St George’s Dance and Theatre and was the first Artist in Residence at the Ozasia Festival. In these roles, he led and designed innovative residency models, commission programs, mentorships, and curated theatre projects tailored to support culturally diverse artists. He served on the board of The Last Great Hunt, St. George Foundation, ASSITEJ, and The Blue Room Equity and Justice Committee.Jay embodies the vanguard of a fresh wave of Australian artists reshaping the very fabric of art and society. His ethos emphasizes deep community engagement, collaboration, and best practices. His leadership was acknowledged through his selection to represent Australia at the premiere arts leadership program in the United States in 2023. A graduate of the Australia Council for the Arts Leadership Program and an Australian Institute for Company Directors member, he was a 2022 WA Multicultural Arts Award finalist. Jay's journey signifies art's transformative power to transcend boundaries and foster change.
Listed skills include Physical Theatre, Playwriting, Theatre, Acting, and 19 others.
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Mahabharata (Devisor | Actor | Dancer)
Presented in partnership with the Shaw Festival, Mahabharata is a contemporary take on a Sanskrit epic that is more than four thousand years old and foundational to Indian culture. This gripping story of a family feud is an exploration of profound philosophical and spiritual ideas. Mahabharata is a visually stunning spectacle presented in two parts that takes audiences on a journey through the past in order to write a thrilling new future.Written and Adapted by Ravi Jain and Miriam FernandesA Why Not Theatre ProductionCommissioned and presented by the Shaw FestivalDirected by Ravi Jain
Artistic Director
Encounter
Jay is a theatre-maker, writer, director, creative producer and community advocate. He is committed to community development using participatory theatre making processes, actively engaging the CACD space to facilitate expression for communities to tell their stories. Engagement with moral dilemmas around race, identity, gender, sexuality, social exclusion has enabled communities, especially young people from migrant, refugee and queer communities to speak up in often hostile environments. Children of the Sea is one such collaborative project spanning four years of research and development.Apart from Children of the Sea, Jay is currently working as a devisor on the adaptation of Mahabharata by Why Not Theatre (Canada) and has recently appeared in Helpmann award-winning play Counting and Cracking by Belvoir St/Co-Curious. In the past, he has worked with Theatre du Soleil (France), Barking Gecko Theatre Company, Perth Festival Lab, Perth Winter Arts Festival (WA) and with internationally renowned director Ariane Mnouchkine.In October 2016, he founded St George’s Dance and Theatre program and has produced several well-received works including; Helpmann Award-nominated A Migrant’s Son, Fringe award-winning work Syncope, Biryani (Perth Winter Arts Festival), a solo show MAA, and In Between (Encounter), To Tell Tales (KickstART Festival) and co-produced In Situ (Strut Dance Co) and Proximity Festival.In 2019, he was shortlisted for WA Young Person of the Year award and Woodside Best Emerging Arts Award in 2016. He is a graduate of the two-year program at Ecole Jacques Lecoq.
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Belvoir St Theatre
Counting and Cracking (written by Shakthidharan Sivanathan, directed by Eamon Flack)Produced by Belvoir St & Co-Curious.Presented at Sydney Festival et Adelaide Festival.
Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
Artistic Director
St George'S Dance And Theatre
The primary role of the Artistic director is to lead a dynamic and diverse artistic program. Responsibilities include:- Conceiving and implementing a 3 year programming strategic plan.- Working closely with the Board, St George's Cathedral staff, Cathedral Square and City of Perth to enhance the venue's reputation of diverse artistic excellence.- Curating a Program that reflects and celebrated the diverse and multicultural community in Perth- Developing and fostering strategic relationships with local, national and international and community groups and artistic organisation to foster new creative talents and present contemporary works.- Engaging in media interviews and working with the publicity team to ensure the program is presented on brand and on message- Contributing meaningfully to the development and presentation of Marketing strategies- Delivering against the budget in collaboration with the Board, Executive producers and consultants and co- producer/s- Engaging with fund-raising and philanthropy strategies under the guidance of the board and business development consultant/s
Oct 2016 - Oct 2019
Head Of Programming
Young Arts Paris
YOUNG ARTS PARIS-Innovative. Emerging. Contemporary. Live Performance. Our mission is to collaborate with local artists to present new and innovative theatre that provokes the hearts and minds of audiences.
Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
Intern
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
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Jay Emmanuel education
2-Year Professional Course, Physical Theatre/ Theatre Creation
École Internationale De Théâtre Jacques Lecoq
Education record
Australia Council For The Arts
Bachelor'S Degree, Theatre/Theater
Edith Cowan University/Western Australian Academy Of Performing Arts
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Jay Emmanuel works for Encounter.
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Jay Emmanuel is listed as Artistic Director at Encounter.
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Jay Emmanuel is based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia while working with Encounter.
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Jay Emmanuel has worked for Encounter, Why Not Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, St George'S Dance And Theatre, and Young Arts Paris.
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Jay Emmanuel holds 2-Year Professional Course, Physical Theatre/ Theatre Creation from École Internationale De Théâtre Jacques Lecoq.
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Jay Emmanuel is listed with skills including Physical Theatre, Playwriting, Theatre, Acting, Arts Administration, Dance, Improvisation, and Dramaturgy.
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