Independent Theatre has had a relationship with American playwright John Logan, who is a benefactor, since the 1990s, and has produced several of his plays.
Independent Theatre (IT[1]) was founded in 1983 by Rob Croser OAM (a lawyer in youth court),[2] David Roach, Allen Munn, Pattie Atherton, and others.
[1] Croser has collaborated with international theatre professionals, including Elaine Steinbeck, when preparing his adaptation of East of Eden[4] for stage in 1998.
[3] On Sunday 24 March 2019, the company threw a party at the Goodwood Institute to celebrate its 35th anniversary.
[1] Before founding IT, Croser directed performances by various amateur companies, including Therry, Adelaide Rep and St Jude's.
[1] Croser is actively involved with the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, and, in collaboration with former Archbishop Ian George, presented performances in St Peter's Cathedral.
[1] David Roach OAM is a former priest, and also worked as a counsellor at Daw House, a hospice.