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THE COOPER PRIZE
The 16th Street Foundation and Company 16 announce the second instalment of the Cooper Prize, a prestigious playwriting prize beaconing original theatre works. Amidst this culture of conformity, The Cooper Prize offers something rare: freedom. A space for playwrights to write boldly and explore difficult or controversial ideas with full creative integrity. The winning playwright will receive a $20,000 prize and their work will be considered for a full commission for production.
2025 SEASON
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RED
Multi award-winning director Iain Sinclair directs John Logan’s contemporary classic, featuring Dylan Smith (Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) and 16th Street Full Time Program Graduate Jordan Briggs.
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MISS JULIE
Recent 16th Street Full Time graduate Annalise Gelagotis makes her professional debut as Julie in Director Harry Haynes adaptation of Miss Julie. She stars alongside acclaimed Broadway leading man Adam-Jon Fiorentino (Mary Poppins, Saturday Night Fever) and two-time Green Room Award nominee Izabella Yena.
We are creating a platform where experienced artists mentor emerging talent, preserving and advancing traditional acting skills and ensuring that essential practices are passed down to future generations.
“RED is a triumph of great performances within a striking production and, following an equally memorable performance of Miss Julie earlier in the year, firmly establishes ... Company 16 as one to watch in the Melbourne theatre scene.”
— STANDING INN-OVATION
