April - May 2025
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (Guildford School of Acting)
This production allowed me to manage all aspects of rehearsal and performance coordination for a large ensemble cast of 49, the show explored tough subjects so I was able to provide consistent emotional and logistic support to the company also.
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Creating a safe and respectful rehearsal environment
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Maintaining detailed rehearsal schedules
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Being the primary liaison between the creative teams and the cast
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Creating clear, concise paperwork which was inclusive to read
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Created a prompt book with all the necessary cues
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Called the show!
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER
February-March 2025
Alice By Heart (Guildford School of Acting)
During this production, I was able to be present for the whole process (pre-rehearsal to get-out) which allowed me to learn a lot about being adaptive when creative choices change or supporting the cast with any issues that occurred throughout the process.
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Liasing with the director/designer and creating a props offer list for them after reading the script
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Sourcing contrasting props (props for 'wonderland' and 1940 style)
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Adapting props
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Opening/closing the rehearsal room (covering the room)
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Creating a shout check/track for the production (paperwork)
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Sticking to deadlines/communicating with all the creatives/SM team about what was needed/working collaboratively
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
March 2025
Ghost the Musical - UK Tour 2024/2025
(The Hawth Theatre, Crawley)
This production allowed me to gain a real insight into the challenges and excitement of touring theatre from being adaptable to each venue to creating illusions on stage.
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Following an ASM track (including the technical ASM which allowed me to create the illusions)
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Helping with get-in to the new venue
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Organising prop cage
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Shout checking
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Setting up for cast warm-ups
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Repairing props where necessary
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Experienced a show-stop; I was able to learn how these are handled in professional theatre settings
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
February 2025
Hadestown (Lyric Theatre, London)
I was at Hadestown during rehearsals for the new Year 2 cast and the Original Broadcast who were rehearsing for a pro-shot of the show and return to the West End. This taught me a lot about working to a high standard and staying calm under a lot of pressure.
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Marking up the rehearsal room and props table
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Meet and greet
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Transporting props, costumes and furniture between the theatre and the rehearsal room
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Supporting cast members during emotional scenes/stressful times during rehearsals
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Directing cast members to different calls (e.g fittings, music calls)
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Resetting furniture in the rehearsal room when instructed by director
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Organising paperwork for cast members
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Shout checks/organising props
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Creating vision boards for the cast and creatives
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
January 2025
Nick Barnes Puppets 'Life of Pi' Puppets
(Nick Barnes Puppets, Brighton)
During my time at Nick Barnes Puppets, I was able to help with different elements of puppets they were creating for 'Life of Pi' tour which was going to Asia. I learnt a lot about following patterns and the mechanics behind puppets to make them come to life on stage.
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Using power tools to create armature
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Creating/cutting patterns to create puppets
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Using the sewing machine to create fish puppets
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Understanding how puppets are transported for tours
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High standard paint finishes
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Following rules and regulations of different hazardous elements of the workshop
JUNIOR PUPPET MAKER
August 2022
Propworks (London)
When I joined Propworks, they were working on a big project for 'Harry Potters Forbidden Forest Experience' which required large quantities of different props. I learnt a lot about how props are created for live experiences and how to work collaboratively as a team when under tight deadlines.
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Sanding/priming models
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Spray painting finishes
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Keeping the workshop tidy and organised
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Working collaboratively with different prop makers
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Understanding more about different materials that are used for live experiences/theatre to stay durable and sustainable
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Organising props and packaging them up to be transported to their final destination
JUNIOR PROP MAKER
GAMES MASTER
September 2019 - Current
Tulleys Farm Escape Rooms (Sussex)
I have been an experienced Games Master for over 5 years at Tulleys, which has won awards for being the best rooms in the country. I am trained on all 5 rooms; it is theatrical, immersive and as a GM you have to put a show on for every team, every hour!
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Safety checks/set up the room
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Briefing each team (varies between 2-8 players)
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Running the room (involves creating illusions, giving cryptic clues in a special character voice, paying close attention to what each player is doing/saying)
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Debriefing the team (finding out what they enjoyed/what we can improve on or congratulating them for escaping!)
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Resetting the room in 20 minutes
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Repairing props
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Ensure everything within the room is safe and accessible to the general public