MILKE Producer Mentoring Program (MPMP)

Independent producers across Victoria, here’s your chance to take a giant leap forward. MILKE, together with The Producer Lab, has re-opened applications for the MILKE Producer Mentoring Program (MPMP) — a 12-month, paid mentorship designed for emerging producers in theatre, comedy, cabaret and circus. Why MPMP? Get Paid to Learn – Receive $4,000 towards your…
June 6, 2025
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Independent producers across Victoria, here’s your chance to take a giant leap forward. MILKE, together with The Producer Lab, has re-opened applications for the MILKE Producer Mentoring Program (MPMP) — a 12-month, paid mentorship designed for emerging producers in theatre, comedy, cabaret and circus. Why MPMP?
- Get Paid to Learn – Receive $4,000 towards your producer fees while you refine a live project.
- Guidance from the Best – Join 10 monthly group mentoring sessions with renowned producer Laura Milke Garner.
- Skill-Building Workshops – Access 10 deep-dive workshops led by top industry experts, plus full, unlimited entry to every in-person and online workshop at The Producer Lab for the whole year.
- On-Call Support – Need advice mid-budget or pre-pitch? Enjoy ongoing email support whenever you hit a hurdle.
Who Should Apply? If you:
- Live in Victoria, and
- Have 1–4 years of producing experience, and
- Are ready to push a theatre, comedy, cabaret or circus project to the next stage,
then MPMP could be the springboard you’ve been looking for. Only six producers will be selected, so a compelling application is essential. Key Dates
What | When |
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Free online info session | 12 pm–1 pm, 12/06/2025 |
Applications close | 5 pm, 23/06/2025 |
How to Get Involved
- Register for the info session (12/06/2025) to get insider tips directly from Laura Milke Garner.
- Review the full guidelines and apply via the MILKE website before 5 pm on 23/06/2025.
Feel free to spread the word to friends and colleagues — opportunities like this don’t come around often.
Questions?
Reach out to MILKE’s Executive Producer & CEO Laura Milke Garner via The Producer Lab site. Ready to take your producing practice from promising to powerhouse? Apply now and make 2025 your breakthrough year. M
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