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Projects

Below are some details and photos of my recent work in Stage Management and Technical Theatre, including current and upcoming projects!

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Stage Management Placement

Skeleton Crew (Dominique Morriseau) dir. Matthew Xia

Donmar Warehouse, Jun '24

Working with the Stage Management Team throughout rehearsals, tech and previews of 'Skeleton Crew' at the Donmar Warehouse.

Stage Manager

Julius Caesar (William Shakespeare) dir. Sabi Perez

GSA Junior Conservatoire, 29th Jun '24

Leading a Stage Management team to prop, tech and run a production for the Junior Conservatoire Acting course.

Deputy Stage Manager

Scratch Season dir. Ameer Choudrie 

GSA, 17th-25th May '24

Supporting rehearsals and performances of 4 Stage pieces and 8 Films, co-ordinating technical elements. Making prompt copies and calling each Stage piece.

Stage Management Placement

Midsummer (David Greig, Gordon McIntyre) dir. Ryan McBryde 

Mercury Theatre, Apr '24

Working with the Stage Management Team and assisting with prop making during rehearsals of 'Midsummer'.

Stage Manager

Digital Acting Showcases dir. Jaq Bessell (BA), Nicky Allpress (MFA)

GSA, filmed 11th - 15th Mar '24

Effectively co-ordinated two Stage Management teams to facilitate two showcases simultaneously. Supported the filming process by maintaining continuity and operating the clapperboard.

Assistant Stage Manager / Followspot Operator

A Midsummer Night's Dream (William Shakespeare) dir. Jaq Bessell, des. Elliott Squire

GSA, 7th - 10th Feb '24

A focus on prop-making, working closely with the designer to create items out of cardboard as well as integrating two on-stage features and followspotting into my ASM track.

Sound 3

We Happy Few (Imogen Stubbs) dir. Phyllida Crowley-Smith, Sound des. Mick Livermore

GSA, 6th - 9th Dec '23

Maintenance of 32 microphones for cast of 21 actors and instruments in a complex actor-musician play.

Assistant Stage Manager

Barbecue (Robert O'Hara) dir. Aliyah McKay

GSA, 16th - 28th Nov '23

Significant set changes, adhering to manual handling guidelines alongside maintenance of consumables and weapons track.

Dresser

My Fair Lady (Lerner and Loewe) dir. Clive Brill

Frinton Summer Theatre, 22nd Aug - 3rd Sep '23

Assisting actors with complex quick changes and maintenance of period costumes.

Rehearsal DSM

Don't Dress for Dinner (Marc Camelotti, Robin Hawdon) dir. Patrick Marlowe

Frinton Summer Theatre, 15th - 19th Aug '23

Notating complex blocking for a farcical play, producing rehearsal documentation and setting lists.

Rehearsal DSM

The King's Speech (David Seidler) dir. Alison Reid

Frinton Summer Theatre, 11th - 15th Jul '23

Notating blocking and producing rehearsal documentation and setting lists.

Costume Assistant

Frinton Summer Theatre 2023 Season costume des. Neil Gordon

Jul - Aug '23

Working efficiently and flexibly to fix and adjust costumes by hand sewing or machine. Assisting with costume pulls and fittings.

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Carys Farndon

Stage Manager

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