Kyle Morrison

Artistic Director

kyle@yirrayaakin.com.au

Starting in 1993 with Black Swan’s production of WAITING FOR GODOT, Kyle has been in the theatre industry since the age of eleven, working primarily as an actor for companies such as deckchair, Barking Gecko, Yirra Yaakin and Sydney Theatre Company. For the past three years Kyle has been developing his directorial skills with IN THE NYITTING TIME and MUTTACAR SORRY BUSINESS for Yirra Yaakin, then gaining an Australia Council Skills and Arts Development grant to work as an assistant director to Angela Chaplin (for deckchair Theatre’s MEMMIE LE BLANC), Wayne Blair (Sydney Theatre Company’s ROMEO AND JULIET), Tom Gutteridge (Black Swan’s FEMALE OF THE SPECIES) and Wesley Enoch (Company B’s YIBIYUNG). He was appointed Artistic Director of Yirra Yaakin in March 2009.

Dickon Oxenburgh

General Manager

gm@yirrayaakin.com.au

Dickon (Richard P.) Oxenburgh brings a strong set of skills to the position of General Manager of Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company. Graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 1984, Dickon has worked as an arts administrator, program manager, event coordinator, writer, teacher, dramaturg and actor. Most recently, Dickon administered and program managed the Michael Leslie Foundation for the Performing Arts, winner of the 2009 AbaF Qantaslink Regional Arts Award (state and national).The Foundation is an NFP that focuses on skills development in the performing arts for young people in the Pilbara region.

Dickon has a particular interest in education and dramaturgy and was literary manager at Black Swan State Theatre Company where he worked on BRAN NUE DAE (second production), DEAD HEART, MEEKATHARRA and Jack Davis’ final play WAHNGIN COUNTRY. Dickon collaborated with director Andrew Ross on a number of adaptations for the stage: three of Randolph Stow’s novels: Tourmaline (1997 Premiers’s Literary Award) , The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea and the yet-to-be-produced To The Islands; and the novel The Year of Living Dangerously by Christopher J. Koch, all produced by Black Swan State Theatre Company and the Perth International Arts Festival. His most recent creative development work is an ongoing community project, based in Ieramugadu (Roebourne) called the THREE TREES PROJECT GUJARALA (the other side).

Sally Richardson

Partnerships Manager

sally@yirrayaakin.com.au

Sally is an award winning writer/director/dramaturg and producer across the performing arts industry in Australia. Her work includes projects across theatre, contemporary dance, circus, puppetry, to major corporate events, community projects and consultancy. She is the artistic director of Steamworks Arts Productions and this years representative dramaturg at The 2010 New Visions, New Voices Festival at the Kennedy Center for performing arts in Washington DC.

Sally has worked with Yirra Yaakin on and off over many years acting as a dramaturg and script advisor. She was also the director of Alice, created with Alice Haines for Yirra Yaakin, which toured nationally and internationally. She is currently the dramaturg and project manager for Waltzing the Wilarra by David Milroy.

Mike Nanning

Production & Venue Manager

production@yirrayaakin.com.au

Mike has over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry, running his own successful production and design company. Mike has worked in film, theatre, concert and corporate events with an extensive history of national and international touring. His many roles have included venue manager, production manager, tour manager, lighting designer and director.

Andrea Fernandez

Marketing Manager

andrea@yirrayaakin.com.au

Andrea’s been involved with theatre from the age of 11. She studied acting at Kaff Theatre under Wilson McCaskill, then went on to complete an Advanced Diploma in Film and Television, working on Short Films and TV. She did a three year stint in Sydney, working for an online advertising agency and later with the Austereo network in media sales. Andrea returned to Perth in 2009, and is currently completing a Bachelor of Marketing and the Media degree at Murdoch University and continuing with her love of acting.

Judy Bone

Office Manager

judy@yirrayaakin.com.au

Kaya! My name is Judy Bone. I belong to the Reidy, Bennell & McGuire families of the Whadjuk Ballardong people. I was born in Pingelly and grew up in Brookton with my parents Milly & Richard Reidy and my sisters Carol, Dorothy & Rose; and my brothers Trevor, Richard & Thomas. My husband Russell & I have three sons—Craig, Matt & Joel.

My first job was as an office clerk in Narrogin. I was the first Aboriginal person to be employed by David Jones Pty Ltd. Over the years I’ve worked in the Department of Housing, the Education Department, the aged care industry, and as a medical receptionist.

Joining Yirra Yaakin has been a complete change for me, and an exciting new way to be proud of my culture. I am enjoying working with a fantastic team.