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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)

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