Showcase 2011 Tristan Pate Graduated 2010 Dreamboats and Petticoats, UK Tour (2010) Graduated 2010 The Pageant of the Company Shearmen and Tailors in Coventry, RSC (2010) Rebecca Hallworth Graduated 2009 The Promise, Channel 4 (2010) Joel Ormsby Graduated 2011 Nick Holbek Graduated 2009 Hamlet, UK Tour (2011) Amy Burke Graduated 2010 Godspell, London (2011) (Nominated for a 2011 ‘Offie’ for Best Female) Iris Roberts Graduated 2008 25 Putnam County Spelling Bee, Donmar, London (2011) Graduated 2008 The Resolve, USA TV Series (2009) Anne Beyer Daniel Langley Graduated 2009 The Bible, Globe Theatre (2011) The History Boys, UK Tour (2011)
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Showcase 2011
Tristan Pate
Graduated 2010Dreamboats and Petticoats, UK Tour (2010)
Graduated 2010The Pageant of the Company Shearmen and Tailors in Coventry, RSC (2010)
Rebecca Hallworth
Graduated 2009The Promise, Channel 4 (2010)
Joel Ormsby
20112011Graduated 2011
Nick Holbek
Graduated 2009Hamlet, UK Tour (2011)
Amy Burke
Graduated 2010Godspell, London (2011) (Nominated for a 2011 ‘Offie’ for Best Female)
Iris Roberts
Graduated 200825 Putnam County Spelling Bee, Donmar, London (2011)
Graduated 2008The Resolve, USA TV Series (2009)
Anne Beyer
Daniel Langley
Graduated 2009The Bible, Globe Theatre (2011)The History Boys, UK Tour (2011)
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Birmingham School of Acting (BSA) exists to engage with and develop the art form of acting, theatre and performance-related training. Our focus is on excellence in teaching, aided by a willingness to embrace new or different perspectives and the fl exibility to confront issues that drive contemporary culture.
Our graduates have gone on to careers in stage, screen and broadcast. They have appeared in major TV series (Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, The Bill and many others); in West End musicals, regional repertory theatres, Theatre in Education companies, Hollywood movies and worked with institutions such as the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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DANIEL BACON
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorNate The Devil Wears Prada Michael B. Clifford (Filmed Scenes)The Messenger A Dybbuk Max Webster Victor Victorovich The Suicide Dominic ColensoFreddie How Many Miles to Basra? Geni Hall-Kenny (Radio Play)Moritz Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsTomos Trickman A Spell of Cold Weather (TIE) Matt TurnerRobbie Faye A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorGary Genie In The House Emmanuelle Dubergey (Nickelodeon) SKILLSAccents: West Midlands (Native), RP, Dublin, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Baritone (Highly Proficient), Rock/Pop and Contemporary Musical Theatre StylesMovement: Contemporary Dance (Highly Proficient)Languages: French Level 3 Qualification (Basic)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Gold AwardInstruments: Drums (Intermediate)Sports: Skiing (Highly Proficient), Tennis, Pool, Football, Running, Swimming, Boxing (Basic)Other: Juggling, Computer Literate, Horse Riding (Basic), Full UK Driving Licence
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorEmily The Devil Wears Prada (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMrs. Gascoyne The Daughter-in-Law Hester ChillingworthCleopatra Maximovna/ 2nd Old Woman The Suicide Dominic ColensoSiobhan What if it’s Raining? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyWendla Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsFat Annie/Spanish Girl Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyAdele Rice A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Song Workshop with Simon Burke (2010)Musical Theatre Workshop with Sam Brookes (2010)RSC Voice and Movement Workshop (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)National Youth Music Theatre (2008)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorSelf Sonnets for Valentines Day (RSC) Charlie Daéth
SKILLSAccents: RP (Native), Standard American, Irish (Southern), Liverpool, Glasgow, Essex, Yorkshire, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo Soprano - High Belt F# (Highly Skilled). Legit And Contemporary Musical Theatre Styles Movement: Contemporary (Proficient), Ballroom (Basic) Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Silver AwardOther: Full UK Driving Licence
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SETH BATHURST
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 6’2”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorOwen Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford 1st Batlon/Nachman A Dybbuk Max WebsterAlexander Petrovich The Suicide Dominic ColensoPuss/Hag Puss In Boots (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyValdes/Pope/Pride/Defoliation Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonCow/Cockerel/Dog/Postman A Spell of Cold Weather (TIE) Matt TurnerBrother Giovanni Innocence David Vann
RSC Voice and Movement Text Workshop with Cicely Berry and Struan Leslie (2010)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009) Musical Theatre Workshop with Sam Brookes (2009)
SKILLSAccents: East Midlands (Native), RP, Standard American, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: BaritoneMovement: Stomp (Highly Proficient), Contemporary Dance, African, Ballroom (Basic), ChoreographyStage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Gold AwardInstruments: Drums, Djembe (Highly Skilled), Bass Guitar (Basic)Sports: Badminton (Highly Skilled), Athletics, Surfing, SwimmingOther: Full UK Driving Licence, Stilt-Walking, Impersonation, Workshop-Leader
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JAMES BEEDHAM
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 6’4”Hair: Mid Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingUniversity of Birmingham: LLB Law
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorGovernor/Corporal The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamAl Tender (Filmed Scene) Michael B. CliffordDuke Vincentio Measure for Measure David VannAlfred Little Eyolf Lise OlsonVarious 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorVarious Rehearsed Readings Dan Bird (Birmingham REP/National Theatre)
SKILLSAccents: Yorkshire (Native), RPSinging: BaritoneInstruments: Piano, TromboneSports: Football, Swimming, Cricket, Golf, TennisOther: Computer Literate, Drama Workshop Leader, Professional Musician, Full UK Driving Licence
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ALEXANDER BENNELL
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’9”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorWilliam Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford3rd Batlon/Rabbi Mendl/Michl A Dybbuk Max WebsterEisenring The Arsonists Adam BarnardGeordie How Many Miles to Basra? Geni Hall-Kenny (Radio Play)Georg Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsMouse Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyAntonio Innocence David Vann
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Musical Theatre Workshop with Sam Brookes (2010)Simon Burke Singing Workshop (2010)RSC Voice, Text and Movement Workshops (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)
SKILLSAccents: Manchester (Native), RP, Cockney, General American, Good Ear For Accents Singing: BaritoneMovement: Contemporary (Basic) Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Bronze Award Instruments: Guitar (Basic)Sports: Football (Basic)
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KIERON BENTLEY
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’9”Hair: Black
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: PgDip ActingLoughborough University: BA (Hons) Drama and English
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAleko/Fat Prince/Jessup The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik Sivalingam Rafee Hussein Pulse (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Escalus/Barnadine Measure for Measure David VannBorgheim Little Eyolf Lise OlsonMiner/Various Roles 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
SKILLSAccents: Birmingham (Native), Black Country, Indian Singing: BaritoneLanguages: French, German (Basic In Both) Sports: Football (Proficient)
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MICHELLE BEZANT
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’4”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorLesley Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMary Annie Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanZoe/Lucy/Mme. Hugon/Juno Nana Malachi BogdanovMarie The Little Photographer Geni Hall-Kenny (Radio Play)Eleanor Big Love Lise OlsonMum/Most Beautiful Market Boy* Annouchka Bayley Woman in Romford Mrs Grace A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise OlsonNarissa The Merchant of Venice Philip Breen
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
SKILLSAccents: Essex (Native), RP, London, Cockney, West CountrySinging: Mezzo-SopranoMovement: Tap, Ballet, Modern, Jazz (Highly Proficient In All)Languages: French (Conversational)Instruments: Flute (Proficient)Sports: Swimming (Highly Proficient)
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JOANNE BILLINGHAM
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’6”Hair: Mid Brown/Long
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingOxford Brookes University: BA (Hons) Performing Arts and English
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorWife (Natella) The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamEmily The Devil Wears Prada (Filmed Scene) Michael B. CliffordVarious Film Workshops Niall Fraser Isabella/Tart Measure for Measure David VannRita Little Eyolf Lise OlsonEnsemble 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorChloe/Hanifa National Theatre/Birmingham Lisa Spirling REP: New Writers SchemeAngry Girl Townies - Short Film Mark Locke (Fort Mark Films)Mrs Hood/Countess Little Red Juliet Fry (The PlayHouse, Birmingham)Zelda Roll Up! Roll Up! Juliet Fry (The PlayHouse, Birmingham)Tattershawls/Gretel Hansel and Gretel D. Hull (The PlayHouse, Birmingham)Amelia Sing a Storm of Blackbirds Lydia Maxwell (Tale on Fire Theatre Company)
SKILLSAccents: West Midlands (Native), Birmingham, Black Country, RP, Standard AmericanSinging: AltoMovement: UKA Qualified Dance Teacher. Bollywood Dance, Freestyle Disco, Hip Hop, Street Dance, Jive, Rock ‘n’ Roll (Highly Proficient In All), Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Cheer Leading, Salsa, Latin American, Charleston (Intermediate In All)Other: Choreography, Workshop Leader, Physical Theatre, Full UK Drivers Licence
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ANDREW BOURGEOIS
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’6”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingUniversity of North Texas (USA): BA Theatre
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSimon/Singer The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamJohn Utah Point Break (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Angelo/Ensemble Measure for Measure David VannAlfred Allmers Little Eyolf Lise OlsonEnsemble 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorCharlie/Paul Rehearsed Reading Lisa Spirling (National Theatre/Birmingham Rep.)Hally Master Harold…and the boys Sharon Benge (African American Rep. Theatre)Young Ed And Then They Came for Me Robin Ford (Dallas Children’s Theatre)Martini One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest Marrianne Galoway (Contemporary Theatre of Dallas)Solonio The Merchant of Venice Rene Moreno (Dallas Shakespeare Festiva)lWhopper Turbull The Oldest Living Graduate Cynthia Hempstead (Contemporary Theatre of Dallas)
SKILLSAccents: General American (Native), Southern American, Northeast American, CaliforniaSinging: Baritone (Proficient), Strong Contemporary Musical Theatre Styles Movement: Acrobatics, GrotowskiLanguages: French (Intermediate)Instruments: Guitar (Advanced)Sports: American Football, Baseball (Intermediate In Both), Diving, Gymnastics (Compete In Both)
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ALAN BRANDER
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’7”Hair: Blond
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorEddie Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordRay Piano/Forte John AdamsEgor Timovyeyevic The Suicide Dominic ColensoDominic What if it’s Raining? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyWagner/Giordano Bruno Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonFather The Red Red Shoes (TIE) Lise OlsonLucio Innocence David VannLauncelot Gobbo The Merchant Of Venice Phillip Breen
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorPaul Racial Equality Forum (Event) Jackie GoodeSimon The Night Before Christmas John Batty (Eden Court Theatre Company)Jamie Writing On The Wall - Stage Ilona Munro-Lawson (Eden Court Theatre Company (TIE))Young Man Rock School (Commercial) Tim Vincent Moray A Wasteful Life - Stage Alan Munro (Dogdaze Theatre Company)Gary Stigma - Stage David Hunter (Eden Court Theatre Company (TIE))Graham Just Stick Up For Yourself - Stage John Batty (Eden Court Theatre Company (TIE))Cammy Out Of Our Minds John Batty (Recontres Du Jeunes Theatre)
SKILLSAccents: Highland (Native), Aberdeen, Glasgow, Central Scotland, Australian, Belfast, Scottish West CoastSinging: BaritoneSports: Football (Semi Professional)Other: Professional Chef, Drama Workshop Leader, Story Telling, Computer Literate
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EVELYN CAMPBELL
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’5”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAndy Barns The Devil Wears Prada (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordAbigail Piano/Forte John AdamsChorus/Mrs Knechtling The Arsonists Adam Barnard Granny/Bride The Company of Wolves (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyLydia Big Love Lise Olson Kate Arms/Mother Market Boy* Annouchka BaileyMay Hassal The Accrington Pals Louise PapillonPortia The Merchant of Venice Philip Breen
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Nominated for Carleton Hobbs Radio Award (2011)Classical Text Workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company (2010)Voice and Text Workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)Member of the National Youth Theatre (2006)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorJuliet Romeo and Juliet (Workshop) Andrew Potter (Cheltenham Everyman Theatre)Girl One Turbulence (Feature Film) Michael B. CliffordSailor Sal Where’s Polly? (TIE) Jules Woodman
SKILLSAccents: South Wales (Native), RP, General American, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: MezzoMovement: Ballroom, Contemporary (Intermediate In Both), Ballet (Basic)Languages: French (Highly Proficient)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Silver Award Instruments: Piano (Proficient)Sports: Volleyball, Skiing (Highly Proficient In Both)Other: Juggling (Intermediate)
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EMMA CLIFF
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’6”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingYork St John University: BA Performance: Theatre
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorPeasant Woman/Young Woman/ The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik Sivalingam First Soldier/Second Lawyer Stella Pulse (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordLucio/Mariana Measure for Measure David VannRita Little Eyolf Lise OlsonEnsemble 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
Acting for Screen Workshop with Niall Fraser (2010)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorDorothy Rehearsed Reading Dan Bird (National Theatre/Birmingham REP) Witch Macbeth (C’est Tous Theatre Co) Christine Appleby Violet Blythe Spirit (C’est Tous Theatre Co) Christine ApplebyDancer DANCE: RADIO (DryWrite) Ann Yee
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSinger/Nephew The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamAndy The Devil Wears Prada Michael B. Clifford (Filmed Scenes) Mistress Overdone/Juliet Measure for Measure David VannEyolf Little Eyolf Lise OlsonCEO/Miner/Wife 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael BrownPam Saved Juliet Seal
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorThe Girl New Playwrights Workshop Dan Bird (National Theatre/Birmingham REP) Edda Legends of Valhalla: Thor (COAZ Iceland) Moe Honan Various Simsala Grimm (Magma Films) Moe HonanJanis Summer of the Flying Saucer (Magma Films) Martin DufyThe Little Vampire The Little Vampire (France 3/Telegael) Eoghan O’RiadaKatie The Phantom Cnut (De Facto Films) Tom Collins
SKILLSAccents: Irish Southern (Native), RP, General American, Northern Ireland, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo SopranoMovement: Contemporary, Modern Dance (Intermediate In Both), Ballet (Basic)Stage Combat: BADC: Foundation Level CertificateOther: Voice Over, Devising, Improvisation (Highly Skilled In All) Winner of the Outstanding Individual Performance Award at ‘Acting Up’ the Irish National University Improvisation Competition 2008
ROBERTA CROCKER
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’2”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) ActingCircomedia School of Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance - 1 year
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorLilly Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B CliffordBron Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanChorus The Arsonists Adam BarnardUrsula How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyScholar/Lechery Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonBagheera The Jungle Book (TIE) Andrew PotterEva Mason The Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorAlice Under Mine (Bristol Old Vic) Bim MasonGate Keeper/Chorus Gilgamesh (Bristol Old Vic) Iain TidburyHarry Potter Narration The Big Read (BBC) John HoldsworthMonkey The Twits (Bristol Hippodrome) Kathi LeathyFlorence Wind And The Willows (BH/NT) Nicolas Hytner
SKILLSAccents: RP, South Wales, Manchester, Geordie, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: AltoMovement: Tap Dance, Modern, Contemporary, WaltzInstruments: Guitar (Highly Skilled) Piano (Proficient)Sports: Horse Riding (Highly Skilled)Other: Physical Theatre (Highly Skilled), Acro-Adagio; Stilt Walking, Unicycle, Circus Aerial Work - Static/Swinging Trapeze; Corde-Lisse; Silks (Proficient In All), Juggling (Highly Proficient)
SAMANTHA DART
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’4”Hair: Light Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingCoventry University: BA (Hons) Theatre and Professional Practice
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorShauva/Mother The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamHannah/Jess Pulse (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford Isabella/Abhorson Measure for Measure David VannAsta Little Eyolf Lise OlsonEnsemble 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
SKILLSAccents: RPSinging: Mezzo SopranoSports: Netball, Swimming, HockeyOther: Experienced Drama Workshop Leader
NICHOLAS DEACON
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’10”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorNicholas Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMarshall Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanChorus The Arsonists Adam Barnard Philip What if it’s Raining? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyNikos Big Love Lise OlsonToby Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyCarney A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Winner of The Brian Shelton Meritem Award (2011)Rehearsed Reading of The Recruiting Officer For The National Theatre (2010)Simon Burke Singing Workshop (2010)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)RSC Voice and Movement Workshop with Cecily Berry (2009)
SKILLSAccents: RP, Bolton, Scottish, Southern Welsh, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: BaritoneMovement: Contemporary Ballroom (Basic)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Silver Award Instruments: Tenor Saxophone, Guitar (Basic In Both)Sports: Football (Proficient)
KATERINA DEMETRAKI
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’1”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorTanya Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford Gitl A Dybbuk Max Webster Margarita The Suicide Dominic ColensoHeroine/Tabs Puss In Boots (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyBella Big Love Lise OlsonFish Woman Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyAnna Innocence David Vann
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
SKILLSAccents: West Midlands (Native), RP, Essex, London, Manchester, Greek, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: AltoMovement: Greek Dancing (Proficient)Languages: Greek (Fluent)Other: Full Driving Licence
ROBERT DURBIN
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 6’0”Hair: Light/Mid Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSteve Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordBri Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanChorus/Dr of Philosophy The Arsonists Adam BarnardDangermouse/Malik How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyMelchior Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsMeat Man/Jason Market Boy* Annouchka BaileyAlfie Byrne A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson Antonio The Merchant of Venice Philip Breen * Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Nominated for Carleton Hobbs Radio Award (2011)CDS Workshop with Royal Shakespeare Company (2010)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorSonnet Performer Sonnets in the Restaurant (RSC) Helen De’af Iago ITV Fixers Drink Campaign (ITV) Henry V Chorus RST Licensing Event (RSC) Gregory Doran Romeo Romeo and Juliet Workshop Andrew Potter
SKILLSAccents: Wales Southern (Native), Wales Standard, RP, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: TenorMovement: Contemporary Dance, Ballroom (Basic In Both)Other: Juggling (Intermediate), Swing Poi (Basic)
DANIEL JAMES ELMES
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’11”Hair: Dark Blond
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorDamon Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordLuther The Daughter-in-Law Hester ChillingworthAristarch The Suicide Dominic ColensoPuss Puss In Boots (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyOed Big Love Lise OlsonAkela/Chil/Bander-Log The Jungle Book (TIE) Andrew PotterSully O’Hara/Policeman/ A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson Monsignor/Replacement Bus Driver Singing Workshop with Simon Burke (2010)Musical Theatre Workshop with Sam Brookes (2010)RSC Voice, Text and Movement Workshop (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorVarious Characters York Dungeons Stuart Perry
SKILLSAccents: Yorkshire (Native), RP, Cockney, Glasgow, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: BaritoneMovement: Ballroom Dancing (Proficient), Contemporary Dance (Basic)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 3 (Advanced) Gold AwardInstruments: Guitar (Advanced), Drums (Intermediate), Bass, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica (Basic In All)Sports: Pool (Highly Proficient), Football, Cricket, Golf (Intermediate In All)
BO FRAZIER
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 6’0”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingMillikin University (USA): BA Theatre
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSinger/Azdak The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamMr Collins Pride and Prejudice Michael B. Clifford (Filmed Scenes) Angelo Measure for Measure David VannAlfred Allmers Little Eyolf Lise OlsonMiner/Alejandro/Reporter 33:The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Workshop: Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorStaff 3 Turbulence Michael B. Clifford (Feature Film-Aquila) Vampire/Mike/Schickel Playwrights Workshop Dan Bird (National Theatre/The REP) Ethel Merman Madwomen’s Late Night Cabaret Julie Lyn-Barber (IndyFringe)Ben/Dickon us The Secret Garden John P. Blair (Myers Dinner Theatre)Martini …Cuckoo’s Nest (Barn Theatre) Dusty ReedDonald/Churchill et al The Producers (Barn Theatre) Larry Nye
SKILLSAccents: American Midwest (Native), General American, RP, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Musical Theatre Singer (Highly Proficient), High Baritone, Pop/Rock SingingMovement: Ballet (Basic), Show Choir, Musical Theatre (Highly Proficient)Instruments: Piano (Basic)Other: Computer Skills (Highly Proficient)
THEA GLINDORF
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’9”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: PgDip/MA ActingRoedkilde School of Dramatic Arts (Denmark): One Year DiplomaKiss A Tiger Performance School: Six-Month Diploma
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSinger/House Servant/Monk The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamHannah Pulse (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Pompey/Provost Measure for Measure David VannAsta Little Eyolf Lise OlsonMiner/Wife/Secretary 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorRachel/Woman New Playwright’s Workshop Lisa Spirling (The National/Birmingham Rep) Ensemble Les Miserables (Denmark) Steen Lünell Madam Schall Last Chance (Denmark) Sune Svanekeir
SKILLSAccents: Danish (Native), RPSinging: Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Folk Singing (Highly Proficient In All) Languages: Danish, English (Fluent In Both), Swedish (Proficient) Other: Full Drivers Licence, Juggling (Basic)
ALEX GRANTHAM
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’11”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorBennett Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordHenache A Dybbuk Max WebsterSteiner/Bordenave Nana Malachi BogdanovStewart How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyScholar Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonBoy Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyBreton Beret A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise OlsonShylock The Merchant of Venice Phillip Breen
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
SKILLSAccents: RP (Native), Standard American, London, Essex, NorfolkMovement: Historic Dance (Basic)Sports: Football, Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Cricket, Basketball, SnookerOther: Full UK Driving Licence
BRIAN HANFORD
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TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: PgDip/MA ActingSan Diego State University: BA Theatre Performance
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorLevrenti, Adjutant, Innkeeper The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamFBI Agent Ben Harp Point Break (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Claudio Measure for Measure David VannAlfred Little Eyolf Lise OlsonMiner, President, Ring Leader 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorJames/Daniel The Long Walk/1000 Shades of Gray Nadia Fall (2010) (The National Theatre and Birmingham Rep)Charles The Clean House C.J. Keith (2009) (San Diego Experimental Theatre)Yang Sun The Good Person of Szechwan Dr. Peter Larlham (2009) (The Don Powell Theatre – San Diego)
SKILLSAccents: California (Native), General American, American (West Coast), American (Mid-West), RP Singing: High Baritone, Tenor, Pop, Rock (Highly Skilled In All)Movement: Swing Dance (Intermediate)Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass (Basic In All)Sports: Rollerblading, Lacrosse, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding (Highly Proficient In All) Football, Pool (Basic In Both)Other: Fire Poi, Poi, Life Saving, Improvisation, Impersonation
ELIZABETH HOPE
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Height: 5’4”Hair: Fair
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorCarolyn Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMinnie The Daughter-in-Law Hester ChillingworthSatin/Fernande/Blanche Nana Malachi Bogdanov Rosie/Bride The Company of Wolves (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyMartha Spring Awakening- A New Musical Stephen SimmsBetty A Spell of Cold Weather (TIE) Matt TurnerMrs Patrick A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise OlsonPortia The Merchant of Venice Philip Breen
Television and Film Casting Workshop with Niall Fraser (2010)Musical Theatre Workshop with Sam Brookes (2010)RSC Voice and Movement Workshop (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorSally Know Before You Go (Corporate) Paul Lucas
SKILLSAccents: Yorkshire (Native), RP, Standard American, ManchesterSinging: Strong Mezzo-Soprano, Legit And Contemporary Musical Theatre StylesMovement: Contemporary, Period, Jazz (Intermediate In All)Sports: Football (International Level), Running, SwimmingOther: Full UK Drivers Licence
PHILIP KINGSLEY-ELTON
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Height: 6’0”Hair: Black
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorRory Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordAce Gas Station Angels Joss BennathanChorus/Firman The Arsonists Adam BarnardGiuliano Big Love Lise OlsonHero/Undertaker Puss In Boots (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyLeather Boy/Labour Candidate Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyRalph Accrington Pals Louise PapillonBassanio Merchant of Venice Phillip Breen
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorCraig Eclipse (Elastic Mind) Nathan Human
SKILLSAccents: Leicester (Native), RP, Standard American, Birmingham, Lancashire, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: BaritoneMovement: Ballroom, Contemporary, Choreography (Basic In All)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Silver AwardInstruments: Guitar (Basic)Sports: Fishing (Intermediate), Football, Swimming, Pool, Archery, Badminton (Basic In All)Other: Full UK Drivers Licence, Animal Handling, Computer Literate
KIERAN LAWRENCE
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Height: 5’10”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorJason Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford2nd Batlon/Menache/Scribe A Dybbuk Max WebsterGeorges/Cupid/Venot/Prince Nana Malachi BogdonovNarrator/WereWolf Company Of Wolves (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyHanschen/Rupert Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsDon Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyReggie Boggis The Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
SKILLSAccents: RP (Native), London, General American, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: High BaritoneMovement: Contemporary Dance (Intermediate), Ballroom (Basic)Languages: German (Conversational) Stage Combat: BADC: Level 3 (Advanced) Gold AwardInstruments: Bass Guitar (Grade 6 Merit), GuitarSports: PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, Experienced Skier/Snowboarder, Recreational ClimberOther: Singer/Songwriter
REBECCA LEFEUVRE
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Height: 5’1”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorJanice Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMrs Purdy The Daughter-in-Law Hester ChillingworthSerafima The Suicide Dominic ColensoGrandma/3rd Bride The Company of Wolves (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyAdult Female Roles Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsOld Lady The Red Red Shoes (TIE) Lise OlsonAnnie The Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorHoliday Maker (Extra) Hustle (BBC) Matt AlderNosey Passer-By Birmingam City University (TV Commercial) Ficke Bettinga
SKILLSAccents: Bristol (Native), RP, Cockney, LancashireSinging: MezzoMovement: Contemporary, Period (Basic In Both)Sports: Horse Riding (Intermediate) Other: Full UK Driving Licence, Computer Literate
GEORGE MICHIE
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Height: 5’11”Hair: Blond
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAndre Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford Sender A Dybbuk Max WebsterSemyon Semyonovich The Suicide Dominic Colensco Puss Puss In Boots (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyVarious Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonBob A Spell of Cold Weather (TIE) Matt TurnerTom The Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorBow Street Runner Nan (Orange Tree Theatre) Auriol Smith
SKILLSAccents: London (Native), General AmericanSports: Football, Tennis (Proficient In Both)Other: Horse Riding, Climbing (Proficient In Both), Full UK Driving Licence
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorLilly Cahill Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordLeah A Dybbuk Max WebsterAnna The Arsonists Adam BarnardAbigail Abigail Adams (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyIlse Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen Simms Holly A Spell of Cold Weather (TIE) Matt TurnerMarina Pericles David Vann
Acting through Song Workshop with Sam Kenyon (2010) Clowning Workshop with Complicité (2009) Frantic Assembly Movement Workshop (2008)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorBeany Toast (Feature Film for BBC1) (2010) S J Clarkson Sarah Frank and Ferdinand-Workshop Angus Jackson (National Theatre Connections) (2010) Final 20 Dorothy Over The Rainbow (BBC 1) (2010) Suzie Lamb Mia Foot/Mouth (NYT) (2009) Andy Burden The Female Creature Frankenstein (YMT: UK) (2008) Nick Stimson
SKILLSAccents: East Midlands (Native), RP, Standard American, Derby, Essex, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Soprano, Belt to DMovement: Contemporary DanceStage Combat: BADC: (Basic) Silver AwardInstruments: Oboe (Highly Skilled), Flute, Recorder (Skilled) Other: Painting, Knitting (Highly Skilled In Both)
DEVEN MODHA
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Height: 5’6”Hair: Short
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting University of Sussex: BA (Hons) Drama Studies and English Literature [2.1]
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSaad Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMayer/Rabbi Shimshin A Dybbuk Max WebsterFather Elpidi The Suicide Dominic ColensoDangermouse/Malek How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-Kenny Mephistopheles Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonMowgli The Jungle Book (TIE) Andrew PotterCaravaggio Innocence David Vann
Nominated for the Laurence Olivier Bursary Award (2010)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)Clowning Workshop with Complicité (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorRanjit Know Before You Go (FCO Corporate) Rod Dungate
SKILLSAccents: Leicester (Native), RP, Manchester, General American, Indian Singing: BaritoneMovement: Contemporary, Stomp, Waltz (Basic In All)Languages: English, Gujarati (Basic)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Bronze AwardSports: Climbing, SwimmingOther: Full UK Drivers Licence
FINNIGAN MORRIS
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Height: 6’0”Hair: Red/Auburn
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAlan Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordGruff Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanBiedermann The Arsonists Adam BarnardDad Abigail Adams (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyOlder Male Roles Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsRed Beard The Red Red Shoes (TIE) Lise OlsonCardinal Del Monte Innocence David Vann
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorVito Fazzolari Noctuary Fez AvestaNarrator Obsolete (Radio Play) Richard SkeldingSean Obsolete (Film) Chris LeonardPot-Pan Romea and Julius Helen Alexander
SKILLSAccents: RP, Welsh, Irish, Good Ear For Accents Singing: BaritoneMovement: Contemporary Dance (Intermediate)Languages: German (Intermediate)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 3 (Advanced) Gold AwardInstruments: Guitar (Intermediate) Sports: Martial Arts: ITF, Tae Kwon Do (Highly Proficient) Rugby (Highly Proficient)Other: Horse Riding, Scuba Diving (Intermediate In Both), Skiing (Highly Proficient)
CHRISTOPHER MOSELEY
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’6”Hair: Auburn
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorMarty Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michel B. Clifford Mr Entertainment/Keith/ Gas Station Angel Joss Bennathan Dyfrig/Cop Nikifor Pugachov The Suicide Dominic ColensoSteve How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyDr Faustus Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonSher Khan The Jungle Book (TIE) Andrew PotterArthur Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
SKILLSAccents: Midlands (Native), American (New York), American (Southern States), Australian, Birmingham, Black Country, Cardiff, Cockney, Geordie, Leeds, Liverpool, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: BaritoneMovement: Salsa (Basic) Grade Three Modern Instruments: Guitar (Basic)Sports: Boxing (Highly Proficient), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Proficient)
JAMES MOUNTAIN
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 6’2”Hair: Blond
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAlan Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordJoe The Daughter-in-Law Hester Chillingworth Fanton/Dageunet Nana Malachi BogdanovPhilip What if it’s Raining? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyOtto Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsBaloo Jungle Book (TIE) Andrew PotterRasher Flynn/Oscar Wilde A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)Singing Workshop with Simon Burke (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorStiva Anna Karenina Max Webster (Piano Removal Company, London) SKILLSAccents: West Yorkshire (Native), General American, Irish (Dublin), Cockney, Nottingham, Manchester, LiverpoolSinging: Tenor, High Belt, Extended Falsetto, Rock, Pop and Contemporary Musical Theatre StyleMovement: Contemporary Dance (Basic), Choreography (Intermediate), StompInstruments: Trombone (Grade 7), Guitar, Drums (Intermediate In Both), Keyboard (Basic)Sports: Football, Rugby, Cricket (Proficient In All)Other: Juggling (Basic), Professional Musician and Singer, Full UK Driving Licence
MARCO NANETTI
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Height: 6’2”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) ActingUniversity of Bologna: MS in Environmental Engineering
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorGiorgio The Devil Wears Prada (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordManny Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanMuffat/Labordette Nana Malachi Bogdanov Paul The Little Photographer (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyPiero Big Love Lise OlsonLeather Man/Transvestite Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyCaravaggio Innocence David VannMorocco/Old Gobbo The Merchant of Venice Phillip Breen
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Awarded the Sir John Gielgud Bursary (2010)RSC Voice, Text and Movement Workshop (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorCreon Medea (Stage - 2011) Annouchka BayleyU1 Storie Naturali (Stage - 2005) Claudio LonghiHelvítis Útlendingur Þú Veist Hvernig Þetta Er Stage - 2004) Jón Páll Eyjólfsson
SKILLSAccents: Italian (Native), Standard American, French, Welsh (Southern) Singing: BaritoneMovement: Ballroom Dancing, Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Lindy Hop (Intermediate In All)Languages: Italian (Fluent), Icelandic (Conversational)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 3 (Advanced) Silver AwardInstruments: Guitar (Intermediate) Sports: Basketball, Climbing, Football, Sailing, Skiing, Snowboarding (Proficient In All)Other: Full Driving Licence, Motorcycle Licence, International Sailing Licence, Computer Literate, Arctic Survival and Safety Course (AS-101) at the University of Svalbard (2007)
CATRIN OWEN
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
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Height: 5’6”Hair: Light Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSkye Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordMati Gas Station Angel Joss BennathanBabette The Arsonists Adam BarnardHeroine Puss In Boots (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyHelen of Troy/Sloth/ Dr Faustus Danièle Sanderson Old Woman Mum The Red Red Shoes (TIE) Lise OlsonBertha Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
Acting through Song Workshop with Sam Brookes (2010)RSC Voice, Movement and Text Workshop with Cicely Berry and Struan Lesley (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)
SKILLSAccents: Welsh (Native), RP, General American, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo Soprano Movement: Stomp, Waltz, Contemporary, Modern (Intermediate In All)Languages: Welsh Instruments: Cornet
CATHERINE PROUT
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Height: 5’5”Hair: Dark Blonde
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: PgDip/MA ActingUniversity of Warwick: BA (Hons) English and Theatre Studies
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorPeasant Woman/First Doctor/ The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik Sivalingam Older Lady/First LawyerCharlotte Pride and Prejudice (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Isabella/Tart Measure for Measure David VannRat Wife Little Eyolf Lise OlsonVarious 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
Television Workshop with Niall Fraser (2010)Nadia Fall National Theatre New Writers Workshop (2010)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorCecily Cardew The Importance of Being Earnest Tim James (Tread the Boards Theatre Co.)Elizabeth The Opportunity Lewis Copson (Short Film, KDC Media)Ensemble Capulets and Montagues Heather Davies (RSC and University of Warwick)Pam New Playwrights Workshop Nadia Fall (National Theatre/Birmingham REP)
SKILLSAccents: Midlands (Native), RP, Broadcast AmericanSinging: Mezzo Soprano (Proficient)Movement: Ballroom, Latin American (Highly Skilled), Classical (Skilled) Instruments: Flute (Highly Skilled), Alto Saxophone (Skilled)
PENELOPE RODIE
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Height: 5’7”Hair: Long Red
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorLeighton Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordFradde A Dybbuk Max WebsterTatan Nene/Madame Lerat/ Nana Malachi Bogdanov Estelle/Mathilde/Ceres Ursula How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyAnna Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsKaa The Jungle Book (TIE) Andrew PotterLily A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
Finalist: Carleton Hobbs Entrant (2011)Sam Wanamaker Festival with Lise Olson (2011)
SKILLSAccents: Reading (Native), RP, Manchester, Dublin, General American, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo-Soprano (Highly Skilled)Movement: Jazz Dancing, Modern Dance (Highly Proficient In Both), Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Dance (Intermediate In All), National Dancing (Basic)Instruments: Flute (Basic) Other: Full UK Driving Licence
JESSICA SICHEL
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Height: 5’4”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorMasha Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford Caterina Piano/Forte John AdamsMaria The Suicide Dominic ColensoBride 1/Boy/Girl Company of Wolves (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyThyona Big Love Lise Olson Anna The Red Red Shoes (TIE) Lise OlsonSarah The Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
RSC Voice and Movement Text Workshop with Cecily Berry and Struan Lesley (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)Member of Young Vic Centre Stage (2007-08) Member of London Talent: Workshops with RSC; Complicite; Frantic Assembly; RADA; The Globe; Laban (2005)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorGlauce (Nurse) Medea Annouchka BayleyGirl with the Pink Shoes Pink Shoes (Short Film) BBC
SKILLSAccents: South London (Native), RP, Essex, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Welsh, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: AltoMovement: Contemporary, Ballroom (Basic In Both)Instruments: PianoSports: Football, Swimming, Horse Riding (Basic In All)
EMILY SKARET-BALL
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Height: 5’8”Hair: Blonde
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorCissy Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordOld Woman/Mrs Nachman/ A Dybbuk Max Webster Rabbinical Judge Nana Nana Malachi BogdanovMother Abigail Adams (Radio Play) Geni Hall - KennyThea Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen SimmsGirl Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyMrs Curtin A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Singing Workshops with Sam Brookes (2010), Simon Burke (2010)RSC Voice, Text and Movement Workshop (2009)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorNadine ‘Know Before you Go’ (Viral) Paul Lucas (International Connections and Foreign Office)
SKILLSAccents: Essex (Native), RP, London, Cockney, General American, Dublin, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo-Soprano (Proficient)Movement: ContemporaryLanguages: German (Intermediate), Norwegian (Intermediate – Norwegian Heritage)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Silver AwardInstruments: Piano (Basic)Sports: Swimming (Proficient), Netball, Skiing (Intermediate In Both), Snowboarding (Basic)
EMILY SPETCH
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Height: 5’8”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorCarolyn Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordDawn Piano/Forte John AdamsRaissa/1st Old Woman The Suicide Dominic ColensoSiobhan What if it’s Raining? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyOlympia Big Love Lise OlsonMargaret Thatcher/Sticky Nicky Market Boy* Annouchka Bayley Lena Innocence David Vann
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Acting Workshop with Fourth Monkey (2011)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)RSC Voice and Movement Text Workshop with Struan Lesley and Ciceley Berry (2009)Physical Theatre Workshop with Edward Woodall (2007)Acting Workshop with Peter Carpaulov (2007)Physical Theatre/Dance Workshop with Rob Tannion (2007)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production Director Glauce Medea (Theatre, London) Annouchka BayleyPerformer Karnival (Immersive Theatre Jack Meredith funded by IdeasTap.com)Daphne Du Maurier’s A Congregation of Ghosts Mark Collicut Friend (Whitechapel Films)Young Dot Sampson Songs of Praise (BBC) Karen Hannah (Reconstruction)Gerald A Woman of No Importance Ellie Middleton (AY! Mango Theatre, Birm.)
SKILLSAccents: RP, Essex, Northern Irish, Yorkshire, General American, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo-SopranoMovement: Contemporary (Intermediate), Stomp, Period (Basic In Both) Other: Public Speaking, TIE Workshop Leader
EMILY SUMMERS
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Height: 5’7”Hair: Blonde
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: MA ActingExeter University: BA (Hons) Drama
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAniko/Ludovica/Singer/Various The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamElizabeth Bennet Pride and Prejudice (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Lucio Measure for Measure David VannRita Little Eyolf Lise OlsonKaren Sloane/Miner 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
Niall Fraser, Television Workshop (2010)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorJudy The Long Walk Nadia Fall (Birmingham REP/National Theatre)Rachel The Blok: Reading the Future Martin Harvey (Exeter Northcott)
SKILLSAccents: Birmingham (Native), General American, RP, Glasgow, Cockney, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo-SopranoMovement: Ballet (Basic), Jazz, Tap, Modern (Intermediate In All)Instruments: Drums, Percussion (Highly Proficient In Both), Piano (Basic)Sports: Horse Riding (Basic), Swimming (Intermediate)Other: Radio Presenting
JARED THOMAS
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Height: 6’3”Hair: Dark Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorMubbs Holby City (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordJuan Piano/Forte John AdamsSchmitz The Arsonists Adam BarnardScotty How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyLucifer/Sultan/Chorus Dr Faustus Danièle SandersonTrader Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyCSM Rivers Accrington Pals Louise Papillon
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ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorWilliam Punk Rock (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordChonen/Dybbuk A Dybbuk Max WebsterChorus Leader The Arsonists Adam BarnardStewart How Many Miles to Basra? (Radio Play) Geni Hall- KennyErnst/Dance Captain Spring Awakening – A New Musical Stephen Simms Nut Nut Market Boy* Annouchka Bayley Baldy A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Musical Theatre Workshop with Sam Brookes (2010)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)Complicite Workshop (2008)Frantic Assembly Workshop (2008)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorPaul Holly (Rehearsed Reading) Mike Baver Robert Know Before You Go (Corporate) Paul LucasCassio Othello (ITV Fixers)Dancer Loserville The Musical (YMT) Steven Dexter, Martin Lowe (MD), Nick Winston
SKILLSAccents: Manchester (Native) RP, Birmingham, Cockney, Good Ear For Accents Singing: High Baritone, Contemporary Musical Theatre Styles (Highly Proficient In All)Movement: Contemporary, Street Jazz, Physical Theatre (Highly Proficient In All), Tap, Ballet (Intermediate In Both), Hip Hop (Basic)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 1 (Basic) Silver Award Other: Improvisation, Devising, Teaching
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ADAM UREY
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Height: 5’11”Hair: Brown
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorAlan Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. CliffordClifford Piano/Forte John AdamsFauchery/Chouard Nana Malachi Bogdanov Phillippe/NeptuneNarrator/Werewolf The Company of Wolves (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyConstantine Big Love Lise OlsonSnooks Market Boy* Annouchka BayleyErnie Lally/Father Kenny A Man of No Importance (Musical) Lise Olson
* Delivered as a theatre workshop for young people
Nominated for Carlton Hobbs Radio Award (2011)Sam Wanamaker Festival, Globe Theatre (2011)Winner of The Laurence Olivier Award (2010)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre (2009)Voice, Movement and Text Workshop with Cicely Berry and Struan Leslie (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production Director Aegeus Medea Annouchka BayleyPaul (Loan Shark Victim) Inside Out – West Midlands Neil Leighton (Crime Reconstruction – BBC)
SKILLSAccents: Manchester (Native), RP, Dublin, Good Ear For AccentsSinging: BaritoneMovement: Ballroom, Contemporary (Basic In Both)Stage Combat: BADC: Level 3 (Advanced) Gold AwardInstruments: Guitar (Basic)Sports: Football, Boxing (Advanced In Both)Other: Martial Arts (Advanced)
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REBECCA VAREY
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TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: PgDip ActingColins Performing Arts: Diploma Performing Arts – 3 Years
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorGrusha The Caucasian Chalk Circle Vik SivalingamHen Tender (Filmed Scene) Michael B. Clifford Isabella Measure for Measure David VannAsta Little Eyolf Lise OlsonMiner 33: The Chilean Miners’ Story Michael Brown
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production DirectorChloe New Writers Scheme Lisa Spirling (National Theatre/Birmingham REP)Miss Neville She Stoops to Conquer James Webster (Tread The Boards Theatre Company)Aurora Sleeping Beauty Stuart Dixon
SKILLSAccents: Welsh-Southern (Native), RP, General AmericanSinging: Mezzo-SopranoMovement: Jazz Dancing, Ballet (Highly Proficient) Tap, Contemporary Dance, Street Dance, Choreography (Intermediate) Other: Full UK Driving Licence
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AMALIA VITALE
Birmingham School of ActingMillennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGTel: Fax:Email:
PERSONAL DETAILS
Spotlight Graduates 2011: p371
Height: 5’1”Hair: Black
TRAININGBirmingham School of Acting: BA (Hons) Acting
ACTING EXPERIENCE WHILST TRAININGCharacter Production DirectorSally Stovepipe (Filmed Scenes) Michael B. Clifford Louise Piano/Forte John AdamsRose Mignon/Sabine Nana Malachi BogdanovSiohan What if it’s Raining? (Radio Play) Geni Hall-KennyBad Angel/Cornelius Dr Faustus Danièle Sanderson Franvera The Red Red Shoes (TIE) Lise OlsonSister Innocence David Vann
Carlton Hobbs BBC Radio Competition (2011)RSC Voice, Text and Movement Workshop with Cicely Berry (2010)Mask Workshop with Blow Up Theatre Company (2009)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharacter Production Director Cecily The Importance of Being Earnest Thomas Littler (Primavera Theatre Company) Boy/Maid London Stories Simon Usher (New Writers Theatre Showcase)Louise No Side But My Own Hannah Nicklin (BBC Radio Shropshire)Chorus Medea Annouchka Bailey
SKILLSAccents: RP (Native), Devon (Native), Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cockney, Essex, Dublin, General American, Texas, Spanish, Italian, French, German. Very Good Ear For AccentsSinging: Mezzo-Soprano (Proficient)Movement: Period, Contemporary Dance (Basic In Both)Languages: Italian, French (Proficient In Both)Instruments: Flute (Grade 4)Sports: Climbing, Field Hockey, Proficient: Swimming (Basic In All)Other: Full UK Driving Licence
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