Frequently Asked Questions
What does NUTS do?
How does NUTS cater to my interests?
How do I find out about these opportunities?
Can NUTS promote my thing?
I'd like to be more involved, how?
How does NUTS cater to my interests?
How do I find out about these opportunities?
Can NUTS promote my thing?
I'd like to be more involved, how?
What does NUTS do?
Slot Shows:
NUTS produces two-three, one-week-long productions, each Trimester. These are known as 'slot shows', typically performed in ol' faithful, Studio One Theatre, Lower Campus.
Major Productions:
One of these slots is our 'major' show, performed outside Studio One at a larger venue (eg. Io Myers, Science Theatre, or NIDA Playhouse!) Historically, this show has been a musical, yet plays are able to propose as well.
Off-Slot Shows:
NUTS Events:
NUTS does things outside of Theatre? You’ve got that right. NUTS Events are a great way to meet fellow Theatre-Lovers without actually having to step on stage. Typical Events Include: NUTS Cruise, NUTS Ball, Mid-Trimesters Party, Mixed NUTS Speed-Friending, NUTS Trivia Night
NUTS Attends:
NUTS also frequently does group attends to shows, so if you need a theatre-buddy to watch shows with, come along to an attends and make some theatre-loving friends! We’ve been known to watch our Sister Society MTS’ musicals, as well as shows from MUSE and SUDS. Make sure you follow our facebook page and sign up for our NUTSMAIL. All events and attends are publicised through there.
NUTS produces two-three, one-week-long productions, each Trimester. These are known as 'slot shows', typically performed in ol' faithful, Studio One Theatre, Lower Campus.
Major Productions:
One of these slots is our 'major' show, performed outside Studio One at a larger venue (eg. Io Myers, Science Theatre, or NIDA Playhouse!) Historically, this show has been a musical, yet plays are able to propose as well.
Off-Slot Shows:
- Comedy Sketches: NUTS has an annual tradition of putting comedy-sketch type shows at the start of each year, depending on the proposals and the nature of the semester/trimester. These shows typically consist of weekend/evening writing workshops where the jokes and sketches are written, and then a short one to two week rehearsal period before a four night performance run. They usually run under the title of 'NUTS domestic.'
- Short Play Compilations: NUTS often puts on short plays (10-15 minutes) that are directed or written by UNSW Students! Previous compilations include: Whose Play Is It Anyway (2019) and Short and Salty (2018.)
- Talent Show / Cabaret Show: This show tends to happen at least once every two years, towards the end of the year, and is a fun, celebratory way for Nutters to come together and show off their skills. If you’ve got a new favourite song you’d like to showcase, or a duet you’d like to sing with a friend, if you play an instrument, dance, do stand-up comedy, or would even like to practice a monologue for an upcoming audition in front of a crowd, this is the place to be.
NUTS Events:
NUTS does things outside of Theatre? You’ve got that right. NUTS Events are a great way to meet fellow Theatre-Lovers without actually having to step on stage. Typical Events Include: NUTS Cruise, NUTS Ball, Mid-Trimesters Party, Mixed NUTS Speed-Friending, NUTS Trivia Night
NUTS Attends:
NUTS also frequently does group attends to shows, so if you need a theatre-buddy to watch shows with, come along to an attends and make some theatre-loving friends! We’ve been known to watch our Sister Society MTS’ musicals, as well as shows from MUSE and SUDS. Make sure you follow our facebook page and sign up for our NUTSMAIL. All events and attends are publicised through there.
How does NUTS cater to my interests?
- Watching Theatre: NUTS memberships give you discounted tickets to all of our shows, as well as discounts to other shows happening around the Sydney Theatre Scene, including shows at Belvoir, Griffin Theatre, Sydney Opera House, and more!
- Acting: You’re in the right place! If you’re a beginner / nervous about where to start, you can try your hand with off-slot shows, and work your way up to major productions, or jump straight in for a major! Anyone can audition for anything!
- Playwriting: Sign up for Domestic’s sketch-writing workshops, or if you have any short plays written, keep an eye out for off-slot shows like Whose Play Is It Anyway.
- Directing / Producing: If you’ve got a show in mind that you’d love to see us do, propose it! Send us an email when you see a post about EOI’s (Expressions of interest), and then follow the proposal guideline on our website to build your show team and your show!
- Stage Managing / Light & Sound Operating: Are you more of a behind-the-scenes theatre nerd? If so, NUTS’ Slot Shows, Majors, and Off-Slot Shows require stage managers, lighting, and sound operators. If you don’t have experience in these areas but would like to learn – don’t worry! Technical training is provided!
- Set Designing: Show teams are always on the lookout for a Set Designer! If you’ve got experience in building sets / sourcing props and furniture, keep an eye out for show teams making crew call outs, and then email in your interest in designing / assistant designing for Set.
- Assisting/Learning: If you’d like to try your hand at one of the above ^ but you have little-to-no experience and/or are worried about the level of commitment– fear not! Assistant roles are often offered on productions (assistant director, producer, stage manager, set designer), and training in the technical aspects (stage managing, lighting and sound operation) is provided.
- Singing / Dancing: Musical opportunities in NUTS usually come in the form of our major productions and off-slot shows Cabaret / Spectacular and people with musical talent are always welcome! (For more extensive musical opportunities you might like to try our Sister Society: Musical Theatre Society (MTS)
- Playing an Instrument: Instrumental opportunities at NUTS are limited, however when our major show slots are musicals, show teams often look to put together a stage-band! Keep an eye out for band call outs on our social media.
How do I find out about these opportunities?
Facebook Page
Typically, show teams looking to fill crew positions will make ‘call out posts’ inviting members with interest/experience to sign up to be on a show team. Call outs usually happen once or twice a trimester and the slots fill up fast, so keep an eye out!
Discussion Group
NUTS has a Discussion group, where our members post about offers, ideas, questions, and concerns. Find out what other Nutters are promoting / involved in or make a post and share / promote your events! Posts in our Discussion Group include (but are not limited to): Discount tickets to shows, show team crew call outs, audition opportunities, call outs for modelling, extras in film shoots, vocal / poetry performances and many more!
NUTSMAIL
When you sign up to become a member, you also have the opportunity to sign up to NUTS’ fortnightly newsletters! Newsletters typically contain information about upcoming shows, events, or attends!
Typically, show teams looking to fill crew positions will make ‘call out posts’ inviting members with interest/experience to sign up to be on a show team. Call outs usually happen once or twice a trimester and the slots fill up fast, so keep an eye out!
Discussion Group
NUTS has a Discussion group, where our members post about offers, ideas, questions, and concerns. Find out what other Nutters are promoting / involved in or make a post and share / promote your events! Posts in our Discussion Group include (but are not limited to): Discount tickets to shows, show team crew call outs, audition opportunities, call outs for modelling, extras in film shoots, vocal / poetry performances and many more!
NUTSMAIL
When you sign up to become a member, you also have the opportunity to sign up to NUTS’ fortnightly newsletters! Newsletters typically contain information about upcoming shows, events, or attends!
Can NUTS promote my thing?
If you’re involved in something mildly theatre/performance related, and you’d like to reach out to NUTS members, we invite you to make a post about it in our discussion group! If you are interested in getting publicity through our NUTSMAIL or are part of a show and would like to organise an attends please email the committee at committee@nuts.org.au
I'd like to be more involved, how?
Consider joining committee!
NUTS is run by a group of students who meet weekly to plan NUTS’ shows and events! Committee consists of the following roles: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Arc Delegate, Technical Officer, Publicity Officer, Events Officer, Costume Officer. Shadow/Assistant opportunities are also available for any of these roles.
Committee Members are elected at the end of each year at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and on occasion, throughout the year during out Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs). If you’d like to learn more about these roles, feel free to come along to our A/EGMs, or check out our roles within nuts page online.
NUTS is run by a group of students who meet weekly to plan NUTS’ shows and events! Committee consists of the following roles: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Arc Delegate, Technical Officer, Publicity Officer, Events Officer, Costume Officer. Shadow/Assistant opportunities are also available for any of these roles.
Committee Members are elected at the end of each year at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and on occasion, throughout the year during out Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs). If you’d like to learn more about these roles, feel free to come along to our A/EGMs, or check out our roles within nuts page online.