Rosie C. - Writer
WRITING FOR STAGE + SCREEN:
Master of Arts in Creative Writing; Script and Screen. Attained at the International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria University of Wellington, 2016.
2024: Queer Playwriting Award Showcase, Midsumma Arts Festival for play SEXCAPADES + Hobart based reading at KickstartArts. This project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
2023: Winner BEST NEW WORK, OneFest for THE APPOINTMENT
2023: Arts Tasmania Residency. allthatweare in support of Verbatim Project: TELESCOPE.
2023: Emergence Program recipient, Salamanca Arts Centre, in support of HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING.
2022: Erin Thomas Playwright Fund recipient, in support of HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING.
2022: Tarraleah Artist’s Residency. Performing Lines TAS. In support of HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING.
2022: One Day Festival, Writer THE SPIT for ONE DAY 19, presented by Mudlark Theatre.
2021: Blue House Residency. Blue Cow Theatre, in development of SEXCAPADES
2021: Fresh Ink National Program. ATYP in conjunction with Archipelago Productions. Development of HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING and FEMALE DOMINATED INDUSTRIES
2020: National Studio Writing Residency. ATYP. Development of THE WEIGHT OF A WHALE
2020: Monologue THE APPOINTMENT published. ‘This Was Urgent Yesterday’
2019: Future Proof the Page Residency. Blue Cow Theatre. Development of GROWING BLUEBERRIES and SEXCAPADES
2019: Writing Place Residency. Carclew in conjunction with ATYP and Country Arts SA. Development of THE APPOINTMENT
2019: End Game Initiative, Wide Angle Tasmania. Writer and Director, Co-editor, PADDY (Short Film),
2016: NZ International Comedy Fest. Nominated ‘Best Newcomer’ Award. CHAPSTICK. Writer + Performer.
2015: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Cultural Anthropology, English Literature and Theatre.
REVIEWER + ASSESSOR:
2022-2024: Community Theatre Panel Judge, Theatre Council of Tasmania.
2015: Founder + Director of Art Murmurs Wellington + Reviewer.
2014: Theatre Editor and Reviewer Salient Magazine.
CREATIVE PRODUCING + PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
2025: Creative Producer: Beaker Street Festival, for sessions at the Main Stage at City Hall:
– Come Again? An Evening of Sex & Science
– What’s your p(Doom)? (AI Session)
– The Beaker Street Game Show
– No One’s Getting Out of Here Alive (Death Session)
2024+5: Project Manager: Creative Learning & Participation. Theatre Royal Hobart.
– Project Manager and host of the Future Stages Program for students in Grades 10-12, providing pathways education, exposure to professional theatre and exclusive access to tours, QnAs and workshops with industry specialists.
– Education Team and Applause Access Program team member – supporting school engagement through curriculum links, enrichment resources, and supported ticketing placements for greater access.
– STAYCATION Programming and Delivery – family programming across the school holiday periods, including foyer activations, free craft engagements, workshops, and shows across Theatre Royal, City Hall and TMAG.
ARTS ADMINISTRATION:
2021: Administrator and Online Coordinator. Australian Plays Transform. (Maternity Leave Cover Contract)
– Assessor for APT 2022 Program – La Boite and Pride Foundation programs/commissions.
– Assessor for Outstanding New Writing Award, Tasmanian Theatre Awards.
– Digital Publication
– Contract negotiation and contracting
– Copywriting, Editing and Proofing
– Communications
– Production Licensing
– Application portal build and management
2021: Event Director & Administration. Tasmanian Playwrights Project (TaPP).
2015: Internship with New Zealand Film Commission. Administration + Note taking