Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have signed a commercial first look agreement for all future works produced by the theatre company.As part of the pact, STC’s productions will have the opportunity to be transferred or remounted as commercial productions in new markets, with the intention of touring across Australia and internationally.
The company, founded in 1978, is a non-profit and has served a springboard for the careers of such international talents as Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving and Toni Collette.
Recent shows from STC, such as “The Maids” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” have toured internationally to much acclaim. The company mounts roughly 15 shows a year.
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