The expressive freedom that drama offers has always fascinated me. I’m terms of my background, I have been involved in acting and creating theatre for several years. During my time in Nottingham, prior to university, some fellow artists and I founded ‘Elemental Theatre Company’ in order to expand our performance opportunities and allow us to explore our artistic expression. During this time, not only did we create original material, we also adapted existing classical texts to create new perspectives and themes. This on-going experience has provided me insight into the world of producing a theatrical production in addition to performing.
Throughout my time studying Drama and Contemporary Performance at Manchester School of Theatre, I explored a wide range of methods of creating and performing, allowing me to refine my skills as a performance maker, director, writer and collaborator. Within the course I was also able to enhance my abilities as a facilitator and producer due to my experiences making work with members of the public. It was within doing this that I discovered my enthusiasm for creating performances with and for young people.
As a recent university graduate, I look forward to continuing my work in a professional capacity. I am defining myself as a creative producer, due to my diverse combination of skills and talents that allow me to contribute significantly to both the creative and productional aspects of a project.
My history within theatre performance and production has allowed me to develop strong communication and organisational skills. By effectively collaborating with other members of the theatrical team, I ensure that everyone has a harmonious vision for a project, our time and resources are managed productively, and all deadlines are met from idea to execution. My background in contemporary performance has enhanced my skills in devising original material, providing me with a deep understanding of the creative process. The adaptability required when devising has developed and strengthened my ability in finding innovative solutions to logistic and artistic challenges in order to bridge the gap between artistic vision and practical execution. My efficiency within these areas indicates my potential to thrive as a proficient creative producer in a professional setting
