PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a warm UK–US dual citizen with a strong background in direction, producing, and theatrical operations, including West End HOD experience and leadership on a major immersive show. Trained at LAMDA as an artist, I understand how to support creatives in excelling while staying true to the production’s vision. My collaborative, detail-driven approach is shaped by work in the UK and Los Angeles theatre scenes. I build respectful, inclusive rehearsal rooms, excel with understudies, and champion artist wellbeing and safety. I have exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and am particularly drawn to productions incorporating movement, the fantastical, reimagined classical works, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
Rehearsal & Understudy Support Experience
● Led understudy and alternate rehearsals across multiple productions, ensuring all covers were fully prepared to step in at a moment’s notice.
● Conducted staging reviews, role transitions, and note sessions to maintain performance quality and consistency.
● Balanced the director’s vision with individual performer strengths, guiding actors to bring their unique interpretation while upholding the production’s integrity.
● Used innovative rehearsal techniques (e.g. guided meditation in The Fempire) to help actors deepen their connection to their roles.
● Collaborated with creative teams and stage management to ensure efficient scheduling, smooth transitions, and high artistic standards.
● Directed and dramaturged for the Young Writers Project (YWP), working with students from underfunded arts programmes to develop their original scripts alongside professional collaborators.
DIRECTOR
Virtual
Adjudicator
Respondent
ESU National Shakespeare Competition
LENAEA High School Theatre Festival
Years- 2021 & 2022
Years- 2021 & 2022
Theatre
Co-Director
Director
Resident Director
Resident Director
Asst Director (Dir Lisa Dring)
Asst Director (Dir Lisa Dring)
Director
Asst Director (Dir James Carey)
Seussical The Musical (cxld due to COVID)
SkyPilot One-Act Festival
THE FEMPIRE- Cleo Theo & Wu
KIRSTEN VANGSNESS in "MESS" (One-woman show)
THE FEMPIRE- Cleo Theo & Wu
KIRSTEN VANGSNESS in "MESS" (One-woman show)
The Young Writers Project (YWP)
1=0
The Fable Theatre Co, LA
SkyPilot Theatre Co, LA
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Thymele ARTS, LA/ Kirsten Vangsness
Theatre of NOTE/ Kirsten Vangsness
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Theatre of NOTE, LA
PRODUCER
Lead Producer
Co Producer
Production Assistant
Producer Assistant
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Co Producer
Marian; Or The True Tale Of Robin Hood
Hollywood Fringe (HFF 2016)
Red Helen
Entropy
Niagara Falls
Beruit
Hollywood Fringe (HFF 2014)
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Mustard Seed Productions, The Lounge Theatre.
Theatre of NOTE, LA
Theatre
Virtual
Producer
Lead Producer
BLM Vol.3 (Zoom Performance during COVID)
BLM Vol II (Zoom Performance during COVID)
SkyPilot Theatre Co, LA
SkyPilot Theatre Co., LA
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Selected Highlights)
Venue Assistant & Ops Crew Cover – Come Alive, The Greatest Showman Circus Experience– Rodeo & TGS Prod.
COVID Supervisor (HOD) – Wicked, Apollo Victoria, London – Playful Productions / NBC Universal
Associate Artistic Director & Social Media HOD – SkyPilot Theatre Co., Los Angeles (2020–2022)
Director, Producer, Social Media HOD, New Membership Head– Theatre of NOTE, Los Angeles (2011–2022)
Accessibility Host- Secret Cinema, London
Associate Producer – SXSW Screening Series, IndieScene. partnered w/ the LGBT+ Center LA & Lumiere Cinema
SKILLS
• Directing & Assistant Directing
(Rehearsals, Notes, Cover Coaching, Adjudication, Dramaturg)
• Resident Director & Assoc Artistic Director
• Understudy & Alternate Rehearsal Leadership
• Actor-Centred Coaching & Performance Maintenance
• Holistic & Pastoral Company Care
• Scheduling & Production Coordination
• Immersive & Ensemble Theatre
• Accessibility & Inclusivity Practices
• Intimacy Coordination
• FOH & Venue Management
• COVID & Safety Compliance
• Fire Marshal Trained (2024)
• Social Media Committee Head
• Proficient with Excel, Google, Microsoft Office
as well as various Mac and PC applications
• CPR Trained (2009-2021)
Pet Sitter & Animal Lover
WORKSHOPS
Best Practices; Intimacy Choreography; Intimacy Directing; Studio Techniques, Casting & Policy practices • Digital Workshops, TIE (Theatrical Intimacy Education)
Intimacy Captain Training • Ann James, Intimacy Coordinators of Color
Anti-Racist Theatre: A Foundation Course • Nicole Brewer, CTT (Conscientious Theatre Training)
Sunday Spirits Creative Writing Workshop; Script Writing Workshop •Erik Patterson
Intro To Intimacy and Consent On Stage • Digital Workshop, Carley D. Weckstein
VR (Virtual Reality/ 360) Writing, Directing & Acting • Cinemersia & VRLA
Improv Toolbox 102 • Justin Michael Terry, ComedySportz LA
Improv Intensive • Jenny Flack, Comedy Sportz & ChickSpeare/Shrew
Education
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Two Year Post-Graduate Acting Course
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Summer Shakespeare & Classics Intensive Course
Membership
SkyPilot Theatre Co, Los Angeles:
Assoc Artistic Director & Social Media Head 2020-2022
Assoc Member 2022-Today (Virtually)
Theatre Of NOTE, Los Angeles:
New Membership Head, Social Media Committee
& Company Member 2011-2022
Assoc Member 2022-Today (Virtually)