Film and Stage Production
On the side of my studies, I was involved with many on and off-stage productions, filling roles from prop maker to director of photography and Technical director. Technical theatre and stage lighting gave me many opportunities to grow teamwork and leadership skills. I built my leadership, communication, and lateral thinking skills within production teams to overcome problems and help create and manage successful shows.
Chicago - Musical
Space Junk: A Soviet Musical
Tales from the Apocalypse - Film
Talent Showcase
War Stories - My Vietnam
The Babushka
Netflix - Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Guided by the property master I constructed/assembled set elements for this six-part series broadcasted in 2019. I used designated materials and worked from specific drawings. I gained an understanding of workflow within an art department and the skills necessary to work in an effective team under time pressure. Work experience (Dec. 2017).
Chicago Musical Production
Technical director leading a team responsible for the design, creation, and logistics of all set and props. Working collaboratively with the production designer and supporting the external tech team with the lighting rig. (2019-2020).
Half a Sixpence Musical Production
Deputy Stage Manager responsible for aspects of set design including the creation of painted canvases. On show nights I managed all aspects of actors’ radio packs including testing, preparation, fitting, and replacement. This role required me to contribute specific skills to a diverse team and to take responsibility for aspects of the show. (2018-2019).
Tales From The Apocalypse
Director of photography for an independent film. Working closely with the writer and director I helped plan and advise on shots, scene design, and lighting. As a small, dedicated team, we all contributed multiple skills and I was able to offer problem-solving and additional technical input. (2018).
Slipshod Theatre - Technical director
Regular Edinburgh Fringe role with Slipshod Theatre. Technical planning and problem-solving, lighting design programming, and operation.
2018 – Who Killed Franz Ferdinand - 1 Week Edinburgh run, selected nights in Camden.
2019 – Space Junk - A Soviet Musical - 2 Week Edinburgh run.
2020 – Planning started, cancelled.
War Stories - My Vietnam
Brought in for the role of Lighting technician to support a student documentary MA project. I used my understanding of the lighting rig in the theatre in which they were shooting to advise on set up and lighting design. Liaising with the director of photography I rigged multiple film lights and controlled the lighting to achieve the intended look and feel for the project. (2019).
Talent Showcases
Technical Coordinator for PARTS University Performing Arts Society. I planned, designed, rigged, programmed and operated multiple talent showcases for performing arts showcases. I also used these events to train others in stage lighting and formed my own team of stage tech enthusiasts, organised and ran workshops. (2018-2021).
The Babushka - Play
Lighting Programmer on an EOS Ion. Ran the lighting desk for a week of shows. Sixth-form production (2016).
Other
2016/2017 - Set Designer. Helped design, make, and manage the construction of set and props for a dance competition. Developed basic team leadership and technical skills including the sets shown below and the scaled-up brain (with internal lighting) for a performance based around mental health.
2017 - Anything Goes: Backstage team for a college production. Monitored and managed mic packs, miced the orchestra pit and constructed pre-built set.
2018 - A Murder At...: Designed, programmed, and operated lighting for the performing arts society.
2019 - Karaoke Social: Lead student tech team responsible for Lighting, sound and projection.
2020 - Lighting Crew: One night supporting lighting designer setting up small ground package the Old Fire Station Bournemouth.
A Murder At...
Karaoke
Karaoke
