OUR STORY

Where It All Began

Emerge Productions was born out of an idea by Amanda Sutherland the owner and principal of both Just Imagine Youth Drama School and Emerge Productions.

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With her older students, she saw the opportunity during 2020 to challenge them to exceed their expectations of what they could do.  With this simple premise, Just Imagine commissioned a brand new work 'Lotus' written and directed by Local Tasmanian Playwright Imogen Kalisch. 

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Within 12 weeks from when Imogen started writing Lotus had its opening night - right in the middle of the Covid Pandemic.  It was one of the first shows to get back to the theatre in October of 2021. Everyone who saw it was stunned at the quality of the local writing, acting and lighting talent.

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With the success of this program, Amanda then formed Emerge Productions to further work on this concept of supporting young and emerging Tasmanian Talent.

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Emerge Productions whole ethos is built on support for both new and more experienced artists alike. It is about working together to create something amazing.  It is strongly believed that with the right support anyone can not only perform but perform at a high standard.