Stacks On Theatre was founded by actors Brittany Santariga, Lachlan Stevenson and James Thomasson. All three were born and raised in Townsville, North Queensland and trained with TheatreiNQ's training programme, The Bridge Project. All three went on to train at WAAPA and all three relocated to Sydney. Stacks On Theatre was established in 2022 when TheatreiNQ's Artistic Director, Terri Brabon, brought the three together for a season of Dennis Kelly's ORPHANS.
Since 2010, TheatreiNQ has enjoyed a significant proven track record of success by maintaining its unerring connection to our community and commitment to our artists. This has been achieved not only through our central philosophy of high quality theatre created for and by our region, but also due to a unique formula which effectively challenges modern views on how a theatre company works. Arguably, TheatreiNQ could therefore be viewed as an artistic leader; demonstrating a model for the creation and delivery of outstanding art in (and for) a regional community.
TheatreiNQ has a simple but effective creative philosophy which combines professional, emerging and community values and talent into a vibrant melting-pot of shared creative experience.
Core Company
The Core Company are involved in each and every TheatreiNQ production. They are the life-blood of the company and these are the people who have carved our signature style in performance, in business and in company practice.
The Core Ensemble is made up of Actors, Directors, Designers, Administrators, Costume Creators, Props Creators & Technicians. There isn't a TheatreiNQ Show without these guys involved. Year in, year out - they generously offer their talents and passion to the Company and as a team have created over 40 shows together.
 Terri BrabonBachelor of Theatre Artistic Director Company Professional Actor The Bridge Project Mentor/Co-ordinator The Culture Club Mentor |  Brendan O'ConnorAssociate Diploma of Performing Arts Company Professional Actor Associate Artistic Director Set Designer/Creator The Bridge Project Mentor |  Anne-Marie SmithBachelor of Arts Company Manager Marketing/Design Executive Committee |
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 Arminelle FlemingBachelor of Arts (Drama) Ensemble Actor ThiNQ Ed Co-Ordinator The Bridge Project Mentor Grants Officer |  Kathleen BrabonCostume Mistress |  Chris NobileProduction Manager Executive Committee |
 Kellie EslingBachelor of Arts Ensemble Actor Secretary - Executive Committee |  Susie BrabonProps Specialist |  Emma LambertonBachelor of New Media Arts (Contemporary Theatre Major) Ensemble Actor Marketing Assistant |
 Michael GleesonEnsemble Actor Production Assistant |  Paris WalshBachelor of Education Ensemble Actor Culture Club Co-Ordinator ThiNQ Ed Teaching Artist |  Keely PronkEnsemble Actor |
The Ensemble
The Ensemble are a team of theatre makers based in Townsville that have been working together for many years. All members of the ensemble take on extra responsibilities on each production they work on, supporting the team, sharing their knowledge and adding to the rich tapestry of the Company.
 Michael DorisActor |  Robert EslingBuilder / Head of Logistics |  John GoodsonBachelor of Theatre Actor / Musician |
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 Shannon JensonBachelor of Theatre Actor / Playwright |  Michelle JonesFront of House |  Bernie LaniganActor Vice President - Executive Committee |
 Chrissy MaguireCompany Photographer |  Sally McCutcheonBachelor of Arts (Acting) Actor President - Executive Committee |  Rita NealeBachelor of Creative Arts Actor / Musician |
 Tina PortaFront of House |  Ron PulmanBachelor of Theatre Actor / Fight Choreographer / Teaching Artist |  John RobertsonBachelor of Theatre (Honours) Actor / Film Director |
 Hollie SamsActor |  Michael SamsBachelor of Arts (Acting) Actor / Playwright |  Robert StreetBachelor of Theatre Actor Executive Committee Member |
 Anna Vella-SamsBachelor of Theatre Actor |
Artistic Associates
Since it's inception, TheatreiNQ has regularly invited professional artists from metropolitan areas to work with the Company. These invited Guest Professionals are a vital component of the make-up of our Company and have included actors, directors, technicians and other specialists. Guest Professionals have included Syd Brisbane, Jamie Schmidt, Ebony Buckle, Hugh Sexton, John du Feu, Mia Landgren, Michael Futcher, Queenie van de Zandt, Anna McCrossin Owen, Mike Bishop, Robert Shook, Madeleine Dyer, Daniel Mulvihill and Jan Russ to mention a few.
With the growing success of The Bridge Project, the returning professionals now include graduates of our training programme, who are invited back to perform with the company as professionals. This has developed into a pool of regionally born, metropolitan based Artistic Associates who continue to maintain their connection with the Company. The creation of the Artistic Associate Ensemble allows the company to remain industry current, continues to develop and grow the skills of our Ensemble while also looking forward to future leadership of the Company.
 Rachel NutcheyBloody Mary (2023) The Vagina Monologues (2018) |  Lachlan StevensonThe Tempest (2022) Orphans (2022) Blood will have Blood (2021) The White Rose and the Red (2021) Through the Looking Glass (2021) |  Thomas RoachThe Tempest (2022) The Comedy of Errors (2018) |
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 Badaidalaga Maftuh-FlynnThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (2022) A Midsummer Night's Dream (2017) |  Brittany SantarigaOrphans (2022) Othello (2019) |  James ThomassonOrphans (2022) Blood will have Blood (2022) Othello (2019) |
 Emily EdwardsThe White Rose and the Red (2021) First Born (2018) |  James RaggattThe Blood of Kings (2020) Hamlet (2016) |  Joseph RaggattThe Blood of Kings (2020) Frankenstein (2017) |
 Meg BowdenThe Vagina Monologues (2019) |