Read a Director's Note from Gary Abrahams on how Admissions holds up a mirror to power and privilege and discover the inspirations behind the set in our conversation with Set Designer Jacob Battista.
Published on 3 March 2022
Programme
Admissions programme
Unpack and learn more about Admissions, a scorching satire that asks audiences to question just how far they are willing to go to see the change they want in the world.
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Set The Stage
For the love of good theatre
Kat Stewart reflects on her return to the MTC stage and why theatre has the tremendous power to not only heal and transform, but to also offer an escape.
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Video
Unpacking Admissions with the cast and director
Hear from the cast and director about how Admissions lets no one off the hook and puts the audience right in the centre of the debate.
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Interview
Making an entrance
William McKenna is making his MTC debut in Admissions. We talk to him about his journey so far and how he prepared for his role in this explosive and provocative play.
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Interview
No easy answers
Kat Stewart is back at MTC in the biting, satirical comedy Admissions. She tells us why it’s a play she couldn’t ignore and why she’s drawn to complex, flawed characters.
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Interview
Designing a playground for debate
A sharp-witted play requires an agile and fast-paced set. We talk to Set Designer Jacob Battista about how he achieved this for Admissions, where he found inspiration and why he hopes audiences are left questioning.