Stompin is excited to announce that Mary Shannon has been appointed as the Producer for the Company commencing 1 May 2018.
Mary has a strong connection with the Launceston community and a real passion for the arts. Since graduating from The College of Event Management in Sydney, she has been actively involved in the arts sector in Launceston working on numerous local events such as Festivale (Event Officer), Junction Arts Festival (Program Coordinator, Partnerships Manager, Volunteer & FOH coordinator), Party in the Paddock (Artist Liaison) as well as producing her own events as part of the local music scene. In her spare time, you’ll catch Mary writing music and performing for the bands Meres, Isla Ka, Teens and Bansheeland.
Mary is passionate about the future of our youth and issues affecting our society, particularly in rural and regional communities. She has a keen focus on producing work that is relevant and assists in giving individuals and communities a voice. The Stompin Board are impressed with her enthusiasm, drive and professionalism and look forward to Mary’s contribution to Stompin as the company moves into its 26th year of creating work of significance with young people in Tasmania.
Mary has been producing Stompin’s 2018 Major Work ‘Mirror Mirror’, taking over from Alison Wilkes who stepped down from the role at the end of 2017 to pursue new challenges in the arts in Tasmania.
About Stompin:
Stompin creates an environment in which young people grow, as individuals and as citizens, through their connection with dance.
Working with young people in a small regional community in Launceston, Tasmania, we develop artists, audiences and community through creating, curating and presenting unforgettable performance experiences.
Unique to Australia, Stompin’s performance culture unites non-professional dancers with professional artists to create and present signature works in ordinary and extraordinary places.
Caitlin Comerford, Artistic Director Stompin
