How to Pitch your Theatre/Stage Show with Laura Milke Garner

Details

  •  9 July 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Online (Equity Members 18+)
Applications Open 21 June 2026 6:00 am
Applications Close 9 July 2026 11:00 am
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Synopsis

  •  9 July 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Whether you’re submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), applying for a showcase, or casually chatting with a programmer, being able to clearly and confidently communicate what your theatre/stage show is and why it matters is essential.

In this session, we’ll break down what makes a strong pitch: how to lead with the heart of your work, frame it for different kinds of presenters, and highlight the elements that matter most (audience, scale, creative vision, and value). We’ll also unpack common traps (like overloading with detail, using insider jargon, or forgetting to include the ask) and how to avoid them.

You’ll leave with a solid framework you can reuse across EOIs, emails, meetings, and presentations.

Please note: This event is at 12pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne time) and 2pm NZ time. You will be sent a Zoom link to tune in.

Online (Equity Members 18+)

Host(s)

  • Laura Milke Garner

    Laura Milke Garner is an award-winning Executive Producer and the founder of MILKE, an independent producing company based in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2008, MILKE has worked with artists and collectives across theatre, comedy, and cabaret, producing work for fringe circuits and major festivals both nationally and internationally. Credits span iconic venues and events such as the Sydney Opera House, Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Soho Theatre London, Venice Biennale, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Adelaide Fringe.Through MILKE, Laura not only produces live work but also provides mentorship and training for independent producers and artists, helping them develop practical skills in budgeting, marketing, pitching, and touring. MILKE also offers a suite of online courses and industry workshops designed specifically for the live performance sector.Laura is also the Program Producer for Malthouse Theatre, where she curates the annual four week Comedy Festival season. She is the creator of The Producer Lab, a year-round mentoring initiative supporting the next wave of independent producers.Learn more at www.milke.com.au and www.theproducerlab.com.au
Free for Equity Members

Goes On Sale
21 June 2026

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Free for Equity Members

Goes On Sale
21 June 2026