PYT has welcomed new team members Danielle Antaki and Naomi Lane to the positions of Artistic Director and General Manager, respectively.

Danielle Antaki graduated from UWS Nepean with a BA in Theatre. She is a performer, director, teacher and writer. Since 2001, she has been a member of Version 1.0, the contemporary performance ensemble. She recently co-directed Destination: Where? a collaboration with Version 1.0 and the Q Youth Company at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. She has also worked as a performer, writer and director with Milkcrate Theatre – using forum style theatrical productions to engage and collaborate with members of the homeless communities in and around Sydney. She has directed productions for Shopfront Theatre, Ashfield Youth Theatre, AIPAH (Australian International Performing Arts High) and Studio Q. Performance credits in Theatre, TV and Film include Opera Australia, Darlinghurst Theatre, Sidetrack Theatre, The Stables, PACT, Troubadour Theatre, Young Australia Workshop (TIE), So Close to Home (SBS), Four Door Mansion (Channel 10) and Allsaints (Channel 7).

Naomi Lane is a passionate arts administrator who has worked in many interesting roles including General Manager of Jigsaw Theatre Company in Canberra.

Naomi commenced her career in arts management volunteering for organisations including the Sydney Festival and the Short & Sweet Theatre Festival. In 2006 Naomi worked as a producer for independent theatre company Square the Circle for their production at the Darlinghurst Theatre. Other experience includes managing sponsorship, philanthropy and event activities in the Business Development Department’s of both Musica Viva and Sydney Theatre Company.

Naomi has a Bachelor of Media from Macquarie University and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Management from the UTS School of Business. Naomi is proud to be a Board Member of the East Coast Theatre Company and the peak body Young People and the Arts Australia.

Congratulations ladies!

Head to www.pyt.com.au to see what exciting things Powerhouse have in store for 2010.