About Us
Our Vision
Social Arts has proven itself time and time again in its infinite potential to aid education, connection, mental health and communications. We believe in the incomparable worth of the arts and we see a world where everyone has access to these invaluable tools, across the globe, for ours and future generations to come.
Our Mission
With a strong focus on education and social connection, the Umbrella Theatrical Productions crew work to give individuals and groups the opportunity to have their ideas shared and voices heard through artistic exploration, creative development and public showcases.
Providing a platform for adaptations of commercial art already in circulation as well as new and innovative work, UTP aims to facilitate audience connections and to uplift artists, local community members and audiences further afield.
Using Applied Theatre techniques, Umbrella Theatrical Productions strives to facilitate positive change in the community on social, economical and environmental levels.
Using commercial theatre practices, UTP aims to include, connect and educate budding performers in safe and healthy practices for the body, mind and spirit.
Founding Member
Adrienne Megan Lester (Meg)
On stage and behind the scenes, Adrienne Megan has a passion for all things performance - in particular movement, musical theatre, social arts and applied theatre.
Working with a wide range of individuals and companies in Australia and around the globe, her many years of experience has seen her working as a dancer, actor, teacher, costume character, writer, costumier, dresser, stage manager, choreographer, director and producer. She co-founded the Bangalow Theatre Company and worked extensively alongside the crew at Public Act Theatre in an administrative capacity as well as in production and performance.
Adrienne thrives on creating opportunities for people to communicate, express, learn and grow through the magical medium of theatre!
