Black Swan State Theatre Company of Western Australia acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live.

First Nations People have been telling stories on this country for many thousands of years, and we acknowledge their incredible contribution to the cultural and environmental landscape we reside in.

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Wiyawiya Project: Broome!

Written by Black Swan State Theatre Company 2 July 2025 3 min

ARE YOU AN ASPIRING INDIGENOUS PERFORMER SEEKING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT ON YOUR ARTISTIC JOURNEY?

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Wiyawiya Project BROOME, a culturally grounded Indigenous Performing Arts Mentorship Initiative created by Naomi Pigram Mitchell. This unique opportunity is designed to empower emerging First Nations artists through skill-building, storytelling, and mentorship with established industry professionals.

After a successful program in Perth this August, the initiative is travelling a little north to engage with the community in Broome!

Wiyawiya Project is a Pigram Productions initiative supported by Black Swan State Theatre Company and Minderoo Foundation.

BROOME PROGRAM – WORKSHOP & AUDITIONS

Location: Held at Goolarri Media, 34-36 Blackman St, Broome WA 6725.

Time: 10am - 5pm each day. 

Dates: Tuesday 30 September - Thursday 2 October 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Catered lunch on Tuesday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Registration: Registration is essential. Parental permission is required if under the age of 18.

What to bring: Just your artistic talent and lunches - catered lunch only on Tuesday.



WHAT TO EXPECT 

DAY 1: WIYAWIYA WORKSHOPS

Join us for a full day of creative development, skill-building, storytelling, and mentorship with established industry professionals.

DAY 2: AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Day two is an opportunity to audition for upcoming productions and join the Wiyawiya team.

This is your chance to meet with Black Swan State Theatre's Associate Artistic Director, Naomi Pigram-Mitchell, and Casting Director and Company Manager, Chantelle Iemma, to explore how the Wiyawiya Project might support your artistic journey.


DAY 3: A BIG SPIRIT CELEBRATION
 
We're celebrating the Raised in Big Spirit Country Cast of 2025 and their incredible performance at the State Theatre! To watch the cast perform exerts and songs from the show,

Followed by BBQ from 3pm to 5pm please register your attendance for catering purposes, click the button below.

HOW TO APPLY

To express your interest and register for the program, please apply through the link below.

REGISTER HERE

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