Originally launched in February 2019 by a group of local creatives, Theatre Haus was formed to fill a void in digital theatre publications. We recognised a niche opportunity for collaboration and information sharing across the sectors – community, independent and professional – from and for the greater South Queensland region. Over the years our mission has evolved, and now the remaining founders – Elodie and Trent – aim to leave a creative legacy for generations to come.
Theatre may be defined as a simple genre to some, but we believe theatre takes many forms of place, space, and experience; and we hope to continue expanding as the artform does too. Haus stems from both the germanic ancestry of the founders and the inclusion of “aus” to reflect our home in Australia. In the present, we use HAUS as an acronym to represent our values:
Home
We are, first and foremost, created by and for Queenslanders.
Audience
If there’s an audience, we’re there; stage, screen or stream.
Unity
All sectors of the industry are valuable to us; professional, independent and community.
Story
We amplify diverse voices, old and new, quiet and loud, big and small.
Our contributors, aka ‘Haus Sitters’, operate under a barter system, writing detailed reviews in exchange for complimentary tickets to events. Theatre Haus has team members in several Queensland cities including Brisbane, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast, and has recently expanded into Melbourne. We occasionally cover events in Sydney, namely for tours. Theatre Haus’ most popular annual event, running since our year of launch, is Wall of Faves, with which we recognise, showcase and celebrate our industry.
Our founders, aka ‘Haus Builders’, are affiliated with governing bodies within the performing arts and media industries, and pride ourselves on producing content that reflects creativity and honesty. We believe in the support, positivity and encouragement of the arts within our region:
Trent Sellars
Co-Founder
Trent Sellars is a full stack designer based in regional Queensland. Currently a Product/CX Designer in the education sector and freelancing as The Digital Caretaker. Trent is co-founder of Theatre Haus and Salad Bowl Collective; occasionally reviewing, performing, or producing cultural events.
Elodie Boal
Co-Founder
Elodie Boal is an award-winning published playwright, director, producer and actor with over a decades experience. She has independently produced several productions, including her own original works. A journalist at heart, Elodie’s work has been printed in many publications.
Disclaimer
Our reviews are not guaranteed to be positive or promotional. Reviewers are required to use critical analysis and the Theatre Haus review templates to provide both insightful and justified critiques. Reviewer availability is also not guaranteed, and we recommend requesting a reviewer as early as possible. Theatre Haus does not tolerate any forms of abuse, especially towards our reviewers or team members. Producers and theatre groups may be banned if the response of their community is unacceptable to Theatre Haus.