I am a theatre artist with experience in production for film and web-based media. I have directed, performed and trained with universities and performance groups in Canada, Australia, China, the USA and Great Britain. I am currently undertaking doctoral studies in performance and interdisciplinary production in Australia.

About

Degrees:
BFA (Theatre) 1988, Simon Fraser University
MFA (Theatre/Film) 1996, SFU

Other Training:

National Voice Intensive (Canada), 1986 & 1992

Acting for Camera, Shea Hampton Studio (Canada), 1996-1997

IT – Basics of Computer Systems and Programming, British Columbia Insitute of Technology (Canada), 2001

Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company Internship (Australia), 2007

SITI Company Saratoga New York Summer Intensive (USA), 2008

The Meisner Center Intensive Los Angleles/Bequia (USA/Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), 2008

IUGTE Meyerhold Bovec Intensive (Slovenia), 2009

Robert McKee Story Seminar (Canada), 2009

Education

Theatre Instructor:
23 years of experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Has taught in Canada, Australia, China and England. Artist in Residence with the Vancouver School Board (Canada) and has presented at the ABCDE (Association of British Columbia Drama Educators).

Performer/Director:
Member of CAEA (Canadian Actors’ Equity Association) and DGC (Directors’ Guild of Canada). Specialized in psychophysical performer training. Experienced director and acting coach. Artistic Director of Human Theatre (Canada).

Media:
Professional experience in graphic design, HTML/CSS and web site development for enterprise clients. Experienced in database integration. Other media production experience includes office and on-set duties for a nationally syndicated American television series.

Highlights

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a theatre director with 20 years of experience in the university and semi-professional stage. I also have over 10 years of experience in internet development working both independently as a contracted developer for IT companies with clients as large as HSBC and Johnson & Johnson and as local as some of Vancouver’s theatre companies and independent artists. My previous work experience has given me opportunities to work in production for the stage, online media and film/television. My research interests include interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration. I have written for the stage and page. I have also written tourism articles and science fiction.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I started working in the creative industries shortly after graduating from the Simon Fraser University BFA Theatre Program in 1989. In these years I taught in three different university/college theatre programs while acting as a founding faculty member Vancouver’s Tooba Physical Theatre Centre. In the Early 90s I was a touring performer and directed 6 theatrical productions and 2 ensemble script development projects. I also wrote two science fiction pieces and a couple of plays.
In 1998, my interest in web development turned into a regular job as a creative developer for Vancouver-based IT companies. I also worked as a technical writer and developer for a new company in Chicago, Pibase ™ Software, where I designed and implemented training materials for their new database scripting language. The internet and new media projects I worked on in this period ranged from corporate web sites and enterprise solutions for clients as large as HSBC and Johnson and Johnson to independent gallery sites and web-based content for a locally produced televeision series.
My most recent research and development has included Actor Training in Europe, America and here in Australia with an intention to pursue doctoral studies in interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration. Meanwhile I continue to develop Two of the shows I have developed with Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre in Brisbane have been nominated for Matilda Theatre awards in various categories.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT
Theatre Director, Various independent theatre productions in Canada, Europe and Australia, 1989-present.
Theatre Faculty, Instructor, Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC, Canada. 1990-present.
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
Production Assistant, Season 1, PSYCH, Lions Gate Studios, North Vancouver, BC, 2006.
Internet Developer / Project Manager, Self Employed, Vancouver, BC, 1997-1999, 2002-2007.
Internet Developer, Technical Writer, Pibase™ Software, Chicago IL, 2000-2002.
Web Graphics Designer and Client Liaison, Communicate.com, Vancouver, BC, 1999-2000.
Performer in various independent productions, Vancouver, BC, 1988-1999.
Theatre Instructor, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 1997-1999.
Founding Faculty Member, Tooba Physical Theatre Centre, Vancouver, BC, 1995-1997.
Freelance Writer, Various companies and publications including FASA Corporation, 1994-1999.
Sessional Instructor at various colleges and universities in Canada, 1988-1997.

Creative Industry

DIRECTING EXPERIENCE

Recent projects include productions directed for Capilano University, Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Human Theatre and Fuse Theatre. Following are recent directing credits for scripted plays and devised works. Two have been nominated for Matilda Awards in Brisbane.
Dante’s Inferno (2010) Ensemble-devised work with Adaptation by Stephen Atkins. Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre, The Old Museum, Brisbane, Australia.
Medea (2010) Euripides, adapted by Stephen Atkins. Exit 22 Theatre, Capilano University, North Vancouver, Canada.
Women with Bags (2009) Ensemble-devised Work. Vice Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic.
Hamletmachine (2009), Fraser Valley One Act Festival Entry, Chilliwack, BC.
Ash Girl (2009) by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Exit 22 Theatre, Capilano University, North Vancouver, Canada.
Sub Con Warrior 2.0 (2008) Created by Zen Zen Zo, Written by Stephen Atkins. Judith Wright Centre for the Contemporary Arts, Brisbane, Australia.
The Skriker (2008) by Carol Churchill. Exit 22 Theatre, Capilano University.
5 Short Pieces by Samuel Beckett (2007). Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane, Australia.
Trigger (2007) Ensemble-devised Work. Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane, Australia.
Dracula (2007) Adapted by Stephen Atkins. Assistant Director, Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre, The Old Museum, Brisbane, Australia.
Les Belles Soeurs (2006) by Michel Trembley. Exit 22 Theatre, Capilano University, North Vancouver, Canada.
Woyzeck (2005) by Georg Büchner. Exit 22 Theatre, Capilano University, North Vancouver, Canada.
Mad Boy Chronicle by Michael O’Brien. Capilano College Theatre Department, North Vancouver, Canada.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:
I have been a member of Canadian Actor`s Equity. I have performed in fringe and co-op productions in the late 1980s to mid 1990s with various Vancouver production companies including Tamahnous Theatre, Green Thumb Theatre for Young People, Ruby Slippers and True North. have recently started to pursue performance opportunities again after having taken more than a decade away from it. Selected past productions include:
High School Musical On Stage (2007) by Disney, URP Productions – Coach Bolton.
The Dinosaur Party (1992) by Kathleen Weiss, Green Thumb Theatre, directed by Katleen Weiss – Ted.
Our Country`s Good (1998) by Timberlake Wertenbaker, directed by Brian Parkinson – Phillip.
Mud by Maria Irene Fornes (1989), Ruby Slippers Theatre, directed by Katrina Dunn – Henry.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
I have been a theatre educator since 1990. I started teaching part-time in Vancouver for Simon Fraser University and other theatre programs in the lower mainland. I am currently a faculty member of Capilano University, and artistic director of Human Theatre, an independent theatre training and performance company. I am also an Artist in Residence with the Vancouver School Board. My list of teaching positions includes:
Within British Columbia:
Capilano College/University, faculty member and part-time regular instructor.
The University of British Columbia, part-time replacement instructor.
Studio 58 at Langara College, part-time instructor.
Simon Fraser University, part-time sessional instructor.
The Main Dance Place, part-time sessional instructor.
Tooba Physical Theatre Centre, core faculty and part-time sessional instructor.
Outside of British Columbia:
The Zen Zen Zo Physical Actor Training Program and Internship Program, Brisbane and Melbourne
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
The Battersea Arts Centre for Human Theatre in London, England.
The University of Lethbridge, Alberta
The Wildflower Arts Centre in Calgary, Alberta

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