Deborah Pollard is an Australian artist with a 30-year professional career as a theatre director, writer, and dramaturg. Her work spans live performance, installation, and film— her short film Use by Date marking a bold debut in the cinematic realm. Deborah has toured internationally and held key roles, including Artistic Director of Salamanca Theatre Company and Urban Theatre Projects. She has received numerous awards, including the Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship and Australia Council fellowships. A strong advocate for women in the arts, she has served on several arts boards. Deborah holds a PhD in Theatre Studies and is an adjunct lecturer at the University of New South Wales.