'Mosquitoes' - Assistant Stage Manager (September 2024)
Director- Viki Betts
Theatre- Loft Theatre Company Leamington
A personal dream show of mine to ASM where I was in charge of moving the set pieces across the stage during performances and preparing props and costume pieces between scenes so quick changes can be executed smoothly
Theatre- Loft Theatre Company Leamington
A personal dream show of mine to ASM where I was in charge of moving the set pieces across the stage during performances and preparing props and costume pieces between scenes so quick changes can be executed smoothly
'Razzmatazz Revolution' - Deputy Stage Manager (May 2024)
Director- Kimlisha Lewis
Theatre- Belgrade Theatre (B2 auditorium)
Calling the first cabaret performance for Coventry Razzmatazz since being in the city since September 2023. Featuring songs from well known musicals and artists a group of over 100 young people from ages 3-18 step onto the stage for (the majority of them) the first time.
Theatre- Belgrade Theatre (B2 auditorium)
Calling the first cabaret performance for Coventry Razzmatazz since being in the city since September 2023. Featuring songs from well known musicals and artists a group of over 100 young people from ages 3-18 step onto the stage for (the majority of them) the first time.
‘The Welkin’ - Lighting Operator (October 2023)
Director : Nicol Cortez
Theatre : Criterion Theatre Coventry
Assisted during tech and dress rehearsals as the lighting operator, learning more about lighting which I hadn’t done before until then.
Theatre : Criterion Theatre Coventry
Assisted during tech and dress rehearsals as the lighting operator, learning more about lighting which I hadn’t done before until then.
'I Can Do It, You Can Too!' - Production Trainee
While This Town helped me develop my skills, ICDIYCT sky rocketed both my skills as well as my confidence. Working with a smaller team automatically led me to have more tasks to complete which included making cold calls and emailing potential locations, transcribing scripts, creating the green memo for the industry standard ALBERT and helping with any other admin tasks when needed.
I had the opportunity on numerous occasions to go down to set and assist as a runner which strengthened my skills even more and helped me get to know the crew, especially on my first few weeks.
I had the opportunity on numerous occasions to go down to set and assist as a runner which strengthened my skills even more and helped me get to know the crew, especially on my first few weeks.
'I Can Do It, You Can Too (30×14’) sees dynamic kids pass on their awe-inspiring abilities to young beginners. From riding a bike to catching a ball, the series celebrates the power of peer to peer interactions and showcases the fun and amazing sense of achievement that comes with picking up a new skill. Join our talented youngsters as they show CBeebies-aged apprentices (and those at home) how to master everyday
activities and challenging sports, with have-a-go presenter Aaron Roach Bridgeman on hand to cheer them on.'
activities and challenging sports, with have-a-go presenter Aaron Roach Bridgeman on hand to cheer them on.'
Click here to watch the full series on BBC iPlayer now!
'This Town' - Production Assistant Apprentice
My job on this placement was mainly assisting the needs of the production team and when necessary, external departments. From running errands to the production office and set with the production runner to completing Transport Movement Orders for cast and crew, I was also responsible for completing extensive lunch/coffee runs for the office and wider team, correlating with appropriate allergens and dietary requirements.
I was also given the opportunity to learn the role of a script reader/reporter by reading the scripts and complete reports about; structure, characterization, setting, dialogue and the overall story itself. As I am aiming my skills to become a screenwriter, this opportunity was really beneficial for me to look into how they consider TV shows for networks such as the BBC.
I was also given the opportunity to learn the role of a script reader/reporter by reading the scripts and complete reports about; structure, characterization, setting, dialogue and the overall story itself. As I am aiming my skills to become a screenwriter, this opportunity was really beneficial for me to look into how they consider TV shows for networks such as the BBC.
'This Town tells the story of an extended family and four young people who are drawn into the music scene which exploded from the grass roots of Coventry and Birmingham in the late '70s and early '80s, uniting black, white and Asian youths. Both a high octane thriller and a family saga, This Town opens in 1981 at a moment of huge social tensions and unrest. Against this backdrop, it tells the story of a group of young people fighting to choose their own paths in life, and each in need of the second chance that music offers.'
Click here to watch the full series on BBC iPlayer now!
'Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure'- Follow spot (May 2022)
Director- Steve Boden
Theatre- Belgrade Theatre (Main auditorium)
My first experience follow spotting was incredible, learning everything and working past multiple technical related issues both during tech and into the first couple shows. Communication in this role is majorly important between both cast members and crew to be certain where and when each character exits and making sure we hit them with the right amount of light.
Theatre- Belgrade Theatre (Main auditorium)
My first experience follow spotting was incredible, learning everything and working past multiple technical related issues both during tech and into the first couple shows. Communication in this role is majorly important between both cast members and crew to be certain where and when each character exits and making sure we hit them with the right amount of light.
'Barnum'- Props Master (May 2022)
Director- Steve Boden
Theatre- Albany Theatre
Barnum was my first professional experience outside college and it was a good experience as I knew the majority of creative teams from productions I have done in the past I was in charge of props during tech and performances as well as being part of the stage crew but took a lead on pre-setting props and preparing them in advance before each show.
Theatre- Albany Theatre
Barnum was my first professional experience outside college and it was a good experience as I knew the majority of creative teams from productions I have done in the past I was in charge of props during tech and performances as well as being part of the stage crew but took a lead on pre-setting props and preparing them in advance before each show.
'Addam's Family'- Stage Manager (March 2022)
Director- Steve Elias
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
My final production at Birmingham Ormiston Academy was 'The Addams Family' and my first production solely as a Stage Manager. I was responsible for preparing props with the other stage manager during the rehearsal process, responsible for running the props track and sorting out any ASM tracks during the show and making sure the health and safety of the cast and crew during the productions run and solve any issues that arise.
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
My final production at Birmingham Ormiston Academy was 'The Addams Family' and my first production solely as a Stage Manager. I was responsible for preparing props with the other stage manager during the rehearsal process, responsible for running the props track and sorting out any ASM tracks during the show and making sure the health and safety of the cast and crew during the productions run and solve any issues that arise.
'The It'- Stage Manager (Feb 2022)
Director- Laura Emery
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
This was a short 50 minute straight through production that I came in quite late on due to the original Stage Manager not being able to do the show. This meant I was only able to get to around 3 or 4 rehearsals before we got into the theatre with no dry tech. My role during this was to make sure all the props and set was sorted by the get in and calling the show for 2 performances, one being with a photographer.
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
This was a short 50 minute straight through production that I came in quite late on due to the original Stage Manager not being able to do the show. This meant I was only able to get to around 3 or 4 rehearsals before we got into the theatre with no dry tech. My role during this was to make sure all the props and set was sorted by the get in and calling the show for 2 performances, one being with a photographer.
'Alice in Wonderland'- Deputy Stage Manager (Nov 2021)
Director- Steve Elias
Theatre- Old Rep Theatre
My first DSM experience on a musical theatre production for a week long run of a Christmas production catered to children and had multiple day time performances which catered schools. There was a quick turn around between each show so we had to sort any issues out very quickly and we had to be able to adapt quickly and manage time accordingly. I also went into rehearsals and attended a dry tech with the director prior to tech run with the rest of the cast with props.
Theatre- Old Rep Theatre
My first DSM experience on a musical theatre production for a week long run of a Christmas production catered to children and had multiple day time performances which catered schools. There was a quick turn around between each show so we had to sort any issues out very quickly and we had to be able to adapt quickly and manage time accordingly. I also went into rehearsals and attended a dry tech with the director prior to tech run with the rest of the cast with props.
'Boudica'- Deputy Stage Manager (Oct 2021)
Directors- Laura Emery and Jade Allen
Theatre- Old Rep Theatre
Surpassing many struggles and postpones due to cast and crew Covid-19 cases and loads of team changes between the original performance date but I was in charge of going to rehearsals (both online and in person), in charge of stable communication between creative and production team, I also called the show including multiple complicated physical theatre sequences
Theatre- Old Rep Theatre
Surpassing many struggles and postpones due to cast and crew Covid-19 cases and loads of team changes between the original performance date but I was in charge of going to rehearsals (both online and in person), in charge of stable communication between creative and production team, I also called the show including multiple complicated physical theatre sequences
'Young Marx'- Deputy Stage Manager (May 2021)
Director- James Lees
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
My first show as a DSM was always going to be a task but with a brilliant director and such a talented cast, I was in charge of calling the production, going to rehearsals outside of scheduled lessons, organising production meetings, gathering props and organising schedules alongside the additional stage manager I had.
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
My first show as a DSM was always going to be a task but with a brilliant director and such a talented cast, I was in charge of calling the production, going to rehearsals outside of scheduled lessons, organising production meetings, gathering props and organising schedules alongside the additional stage manager I had.
'Little Women'- Assistant Stage Manager (Dec 2020)
Director- Steve Elias
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
As well as helping build the set, I was in charge of making and sourcing props with the directors vision in mind, assisting the stage manager during tech on making or fixing anything that was missing and during performances, completed a track (a list of things I have to complete) such as prepping weaponry props such as swords and bigger props that could be knocked over when running from one side of stage to the other.
Theatre- Birmingham Ormiston Academy Theatre
As well as helping build the set, I was in charge of making and sourcing props with the directors vision in mind, assisting the stage manager during tech on making or fixing anything that was missing and during performances, completed a track (a list of things I have to complete) such as prepping weaponry props such as swords and bigger props that could be knocked over when running from one side of stage to the other.
