Jay Emmanuel

Encounter
Artistic Director/CEO
Australia

Jay Emmanuel, an Indian-born Australian award-winning director, writer, actor and artistic director. Renowned as a trailblazer unafraid to challenge conventional norms, he has cultivated a distinguished career across borders, professionally engaging in more than 20 countries showcasing his profound global influence and contributions to the realms of theatre and the arts. As the Artistic Director of Encounter, he's known for productions like "Beneath the Music” and "Children of the Sea" at Perth Festival 2021, addressing intimate and universal ethical quandaries. Notable performances include "Mahabharata" by Why not Theatre/Barbican and Helpmann award-winning work "Counting and Cracking."

Previously, he transformed Cathedral Square as the Artistic Director of St George’s Dance and Theatre, pioneering innovative residency models and mentorships, representing a new wave of curatorial thinking that emphasizes community engagement and collaboration.

Selected for a premier US arts leadership program in 2023, Jay epitomizes the transformative potential of art, standing as a bold advocate for change in Australia's artistic landscape.

Speaker
Into the Next Dimension: Friday, May 3, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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