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Director opera and theater
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Director opera and theater
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Greater Perth Area, Australia
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Kate Cherry is listed as Director opera and theater based in Greater Perth Area, Australia. AeroLeads shows phone signal with area code 141 and a matched LinkedIn profile for Kate Cherry.
Kate Cherry previously worked as Artist in Residence at Emerson College and Artist in Residence at Emerson College. Kate Cherry holds Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Theatre, Film And Tv, Scholarship, University Fellow, Hortense Fishbaugh Award, Academic Achievement from University Of California, Los Angeles.
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As the leader of two major Australian cultural institutions, the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and Black Swan State Theatre Company, (BSSTC), I initiated organisational transformation and developed programs that supported artistic, cultural and strategic imperatives, delivered financial surplus and achieved growth. As Director/CEO at NIDA I oversaw significant growth in prestige, moving NIDA up 6 points in world-wide rankings of Performing Arts Schools, from 16-10, in 18 months, The Hollywood Reporter, 2018.As Artistic Director/ joint CEO BSSTC I drove significant growth in prestige, audience, and finance. The growth was recognised by the Federal Government when BSSTC was 1 of 6 major performing arts companies to share a funding package of 9.3 million dollars with additional contribution from the state government. Examples of innovative leadership include initiating Australia's first collaboration with the National Theatre of China and initiating and directing the first simulcast of a theatre production in Australia, and establishing programmes for emerging theatre makers and writers. I have programmed 11 seasons for BSSTC and NIDA, produced over 100 productions in the theatre, directed 54 professional productions in opera and theatre and taught/ directed at leading Performing Arts Institutions throughout Australia and the United States. I have opened 4 theatres and repurposed another.I have directed for companies including: Seattle Opera, New Zealand Opera, Lincoln Center Theater Lab, Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre Company, BSSTC, Victorian Opera, State Opera Company of South Australia, Opera QLD, and Perth, Adelaide & Brisbane Festivals.Collaborators include: Guy Pearce, Ben Mendelsohn, Asher Keddie, Paul Kildea, Tobias Ringborg, Nicholas Carter, Tim Winton, Tony Briggs, Aaron Pederson, Pauline Whyman, Gina Williams, Peter Rowsthorn, Joanna Murray Smith, Hannie Rayson, Janet Andrewartha, Helen Morse, Hilary Bell, Antoinette Halloran, Gillian Jones.
Listed skills include Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Theatre, Drama, and 21 others.
15 roles
Kate Cherry work experience
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Artist In Residence
Artist In Residence
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023
Consultant; Director Opera And Theatre; Teacher
Teaching Faculty
Aug 2020 - Jun 2023
Director, Opera And Theatre
Kate Cherry
Director, Madama Butterfly
State Opera Company Of South Australia
Key Achievements: • Received a number of accolades for delivering a magical production with stunning performances and fantastic visuals (e.g., Broadway World, Seattle Times)
Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
Director / Ceo
Key Achievements: • Moved NIDA’s ranking in The Hollywood Reporter’s ranking of Performing Arts Educational Institutions 6 places from 16 -10 in 18 months• Eradicated a substantial deficit and bought NIDA back into surplus• Produced and ensured the successful delivery of twenty productions per year on time and within budget• Built and opened NIDA’s Melbourne Guild within desired timeframe and budget• Developed and implemented NIDA’s change-maker series which ensured powerful… Show more Key Achievements: • Moved NIDA’s ranking in The Hollywood Reporter’s ranking of Performing Arts Educational Institutions 6 places from 16 -10 in 18 months• Eradicated a substantial deficit and bought NIDA back into surplus• Produced and ensured the successful delivery of twenty productions per year on time and within budget• Built and opened NIDA’s Melbourne Guild within desired timeframe and budget• Developed and implemented NIDA’s change-maker series which ensured powerful interactions between students and Australian artists, including Margot Robbie, Mel Gibson, Tim Minchin, Sarah Snook, Deborah Reilly and Barry Humphries • Guided NIDA's improved expo and showcase, which was considered to be the most successful event in over a decade • Effectively negotiated and influenced the approval from the government for the strategic and business plan for NIDA• In conjunction with the Executive team, minimised overhead costs and expenditure by identifying necessary and unnecessary costs within each department• Part of a number of advocacy groups to drive positive change including Gloria Awards, Mike Walsh Award, Helpmann Award Panel and Engagement with Arts 8 Show less
Dec 2016 - Oct 2018
Director, Madama Butterfly
Seattle Opera
Madama Butterfly
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Artistic Director | Joint Chief Executive Officer
Key Achievements: • Created and built an energetic, ambitious state theatre company while significantly growing audience base and engagement levels year on year • Supported sustainable artistic growth through the creation of an organisational infrastructure • Initiated, developed and produced new work which contributed to the national economy • Consolidated and grew the Education & Work Programs and Reginal Engagement • In collaboration with Sam Walsh AO, implemented Black… Show more Key Achievements: • Created and built an energetic, ambitious state theatre company while significantly growing audience base and engagement levels year on year • Supported sustainable artistic growth through the creation of an organisational infrastructure • Initiated, developed and produced new work which contributed to the national economy • Consolidated and grew the Education & Work Programs and Reginal Engagement • In collaboration with Sam Walsh AO, implemented Black Swan’s transformation to a State Theatre Company, including successfully rebranding the company• Initiated Australia’s first collaboration with the National Theatre of China to co-produce ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle’ directed by Dr Wang Xiaoping • Managed 48 productions in eight years including a number of presentations and tours (e.g., Sapphires)• Drove significant growth across subscriptions (175%), single ticket sales (100%), sponsorship by (146%) and philanthropy by (422%)• Initiated and established the RIO TINTO $20.00 ticket scheme and commissioning fund• Established and grew pathways for emerging artists, including a lab for experiments, the Malcolm Robertson Writer’s Program, Young Writers Group and much more• Created and grew pathways for new audiences including the establishment of four Arts Festivals, a post-show Q&A and the establishment of students rush ticket Show less
Dec 2008 - Dec 2016
Director, Theatre And Opera
Queensland Theatre Co, Melbourne Theatre Co, Brisbane Festival, Colorado College, Waapa
Dec 2004 - Dec 2008
Associate Director
Dec 1999 - Dec 2004
Artistic Associate
Dec 1996 - Dec 1999
Freelance Theater Director
Act, Shakespeare& Company, Ensemble Theatre, California Shakespeare Festival
Jan 1993 - Dec 1996
6 education records
Kate Cherry education
Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Theatre, Film And Tv, Scholarship, University Fellow, Hortense Fishbaugh Award, Academic Achievement
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Writing, Scholarship
Graduate, Leadership
Williamson Community Leadership Program Of Victoria
Fellowship, Theatre Directing
Drama League Fellow
Governance, Director’S Course
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Writing
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Kate Cherry holds Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Theatre, Film And Tv, Scholarship, University Fellow, Hortense Fishbaugh Award, Academic Achievement from University Of California, Los Angeles.
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Kate Cherry is listed with skills including Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Theatre, Drama, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Dramaturgy, and Team Building.
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