N(urture) O(thers) W(orldwide)

When the new generation is creating their own world, it shakes and questions X and Y who will both have to rediscover themselves. It is a 50 minutes play mixing absurd and realism brilliantly directed by Marion Arditti.

Marion Arditti Director

A Paris native with a Master’s in Theatre and French Literature from La Sorbonne Nouvelle, she
worked in Forum theatre. In Melbourne she directed The Reunion (2022) and The Wrong Horse
(2023) at the MC Showroom. Mrs Bin (2022) at the Cracked Actors Summer Reading got her the
award for best direction. She directed The Artist at la Mama in 2024 and is developing her own
theatre company Fearless theatre alongside Helene Tardif.

Silvia Shao Designer
Silvia Shaois intrigued by conceptual and abstract art works and enjoys exercising her creativity.
Master of Design for Performance at VCA 2022. She made herdesigndebutwith set and costumes
for Caught(Red StitchActor’sTheatre). Specifically trained as a set and costume designer, she
loves working closelywith lighting and sound. At VCA, she developed interests in
architecture,graphic design, and contemporary dance. Part of the MTC creative program
2025-2026 she works intensively in the independent industry.

Tomas Gerasimidis Lights
Tomas synthesizes his training as a civil engineer with his love of working in the theatre, a unique
and useful combination. Prior to joining Schuler Shook, Tomas worked as an independent theatre
lighting designer and a lighting technician for several shows, events, and venues in Melbourne’s
arts precinct. His lighting designs have also been seen interstate in NSW. He enjoys finding
solutions for performance spaces that will satisfy the needs of all end users.

Ethan Cook Y

Ethan Cook began his acting career at the Torquay Theatre Troupe, featuring in multiple plays over
the past 5 years. He has branched out into productions in Geelong and Melbourne in recent years
including shows for the Melbourne Comedy Festival, the Melbourne Fringe, The Old Geelong Gaol
and at La Mama theatre. Ethan’s film work features such films as ‘NITRAM’ (AACTA Best Film
2021) and the cult horror films such as ‘Mutilation’ and ‘Sunny’s Mansion’.

Andrew Drava The One

Andrew is a queer, genderfluid storyteller. Graduating from the Federation University Arts
Academy (2023) and Full-Time Program at TAFTA(2024), Andrew has worked both on stage and
on set in works such as Anthony Crowley’s, ‘MOTORMOUTH LOVES SUCKFACE’ as well as the
small ensemble devised, ‘Exquisite Corpse 3.0’ Andrew truly believes stories deserve to be
shared. They are passionate about bringing new Australian, authentic works to life.

Lucy Seale The First
British-Australian artist. Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Melbourne (2020), majoring in

creative writing with a focus on poetry and playwriting. Lucy worked with Nicola Dobinson as Co-
Artistic Directors of Shakespearean Jeans. Lucy trained with Women*s Circus and perform

regularly with the MUDCRABS. Recent credits are 'Circus De Licious' (Express Move ME) and
'HAVOC' (Circus Oz) Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024, 'Braver than a Bear' (Women*s Circus, Dir.
Malia Walsh) and 'Fringe For Kids' (Wildhouse Circus) Adelaide Fringe Festival 2025.

Helene Tardif writer X

French/Australian actress, directors writer. Known for Yrsa in Pasa Faho, which will be premiere at
MIFF 2025. She acted in over 20 productions and short films. Jacqui in the short film "Locked"
got her best actor at the best indie film Hollywood festival 2025. Helene acted on stage in Paris
for over 15 years with award winer directors like Robert Hossein, Yves Carlevaris, Nathalie
Chemelny and worked in over 10 productions in Melbourne.
Mrs BIN, her writing debut got 10 nominations at the CAAT summer reading 2022.