Unit One Induction (three weeks)
The Induction period began on 29 September in Stratford East (on Wednesdays students are in Stratford, on Thursdays in Bloomsbury) with several classes led by Andrew McKinnon about the MA and its various contexts in UK theatre and performance. He also took a series of sessions on ‘Reading (and Learning from) a Budget’.
Dr Fleur Rothschild took three classes introducing academic environments and requirements, covering such essential matters as resources, techniques and strategies for study at this level.
Students also began to attend a series of ten weekly classes this term taken by Julius Green (Producer, Bill Kenwright Limited; Birkbeck Honorary Research Fellow). Over this term Julius leads students through many core issues central to the work of professional producing; and he analyses in considerable detail relevant contracts, budgets, deals, negotiation, scheduling etc.
Units One and Two (four weeks)
In these weeks students moved into some different areas of teaching and learning from those in the Induction; beginning with an introduction to some of the work and methodologies of Theatre Royal Stratford East in a lively session led by Jan Sharkey-Dodds, Head of Youth Arts and Education for TRSE.
As a group students attended three performances -
• WICKED at the Apollo Victoria (with grateful thanks to Michael McCabe and Neil Laidlaw);
• NINA AND SHAZ at the TARA studio (Language Laid Bare Productions – produced by Sarah Clews, a member of the 0910 MA CP cohort); and
• REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL at Theatre Royal Stratford East (Graeae / TRSE / Wolsey Theatre Ipswich co-production).
These shows were discussed in subsequent classes.
Experienced guest practitioners who took interactive sessions were
• Neil Laidlaw, independent producer, member of the WICKED management team;
• Bill Gee, Associate Producer, Artsadmin, recently Producer for the first Milton Keynes International Festival;
• Emma Haughton, co-Director of ArtsAgenda (Rotozaza, Gravity & Levity, Hydrocracker, Groupe Zur, et al );
• Jeremy Goldstein, London Artists Projects, producer of Marisa Carnevsky’s GHOST TRAIN; and
• Laura Kriefman, choreographer, producer, programmer of Tristan Bates Theatre.
Julius Green’s regular classes continued during this period; and Andrew McKinnon took a series of classes on ‘Contracts and Creative Teams’, analysing the relationship between creative producers and artists and looking particularly at a series of practical issues that regularly arise for producers.
Students also experienced in practice some elements of presentation and assessment with the help of a ‘dry-run’ assessment session.
Units One and Three (five weeks)
Julius Green’s regular classes continued during this period, though he took a short break to rehearse the Theatre Royal Windsor pantomine.
The title of Unit Three is ‘Production Finance’. A significant focus was the UK funding / fundraising context, launched in a session led by Charlotte Jones, ITC’s Executive Director. Andrew McKinnon then took a series of detailed classes on funding, going carefully through application processes and forms for ACE / GfA as a representative example of governmental and local authority funding and also looking at some relevant aspects of funding from trusts and foundations, including aspects of ‘the funded journey’ relating to one of his own projects.
Students also began to look at possible projects that they might like to produce, starting quite small with perhaps a Research and Development (‘R&D’) idea or a small ‘tryout’ reading or workshop production, for example.
Again several guest tutors – all very experienced producers – spoke about their work in freely interactive sessions. These began with a workshop from Neil Laidlaw on aspects of Excel. Other guests included
• Karen Fisher, TRSE Associate Producer
• Tim Jones, Executive Director ‘motiroti’.
• Laura Kriefman, on presenting and preparing to pitch projects.
• Katie Harper, Administrator 'Stage One’ (SOLT’s training arm)
• Jeremy Goldstein, on issues involved in fundraising.
The class also attended a preview of TRSE’s pantomime RED RIDING HOOD; and in the final week of term, looking forward to Unit Four, Chris Hill, director and writer, led students through a ‘Creative Beginnings’ workshop, working on exercises about initiating creative projects.
Students also delivered their first Assessment Exercise, which consisted of completing and delivering
• two Practical Exercises (one set by Andrew McKinnon on actors’ remuneration, the other set by Julius Green on theatre deals);
• an oral Presentation on the question ‘How has the work of Unit Two altered my overall view of the role of the creative producer?’; and
• an Essay (1500 words) on this subject with up to 500 words of Supporting Material.
Classes resume on 12 January 2011.
Wednesday 22 December 2010
Friday 1 October 2010
2010-11 student biographies
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2010-11 STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES AT SEPTEMBER 2010
Carolina Artegiani
Born in Italy, Carolina trained as an actress at Link Campus University in Rome. She moved to London in 2008 and since then her work as assistant director has included:“US Love Bites” at Tristan Bates and Old Red Lion, London, and “The Choir” by Errol Bray at Above the Stag Theatre, both directed by PravMenon Johansson. As Stage Manager: “This Story of Yours” by John Hopkins at the Old Red Lion, London, directed by Anthony Biggs. Carolina continues in her role as Assistant Director of “Parole d`Onore” (“Words of Honour”) by AttilioBolzoni, directed by Manuela Ruggiero,at Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, Jermyn Street Theatre, Londonand Piccolo Eliseo, Rome(2009) and still touring around Italy. She is a founder member of theatre company WOH, formed with the “Words of Honour” team.
Jessica Baker
Born 24th September 1988 and raised near to Ipswich, Suffolk, on the East Anglian coast. Gained A levels at The Sixth Form College Colchester. In 2007 went on to study at Brunel University, West London, attaining a BA Joint Honours in English and Music in 2010. Classically trained musician, first instrument being Clarinet; also trained to perform Saxophone, and self taught piano. Performed in classical and jazz orchestra at school, college and university. Whilst at Brunel University, took on the role of producer and host of two radio shows [‘Baker Drew a Unicorn’ / ‘Audio Soup’] between 2008-2010 on the student run ‘Radio Brunel’. In 2010 awarded a place as a Hesse Student at the Aldeburgh International Music Festival, which included: assisting artists, marshalling live art instillations, and general help, as well as page turning for a world premiere.
Stefanos Constantinou
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1986. Just graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University. My degree was In Advertising Management and Brand Management. Started working as a cameraman in a local TV station. In 2003 went through auditions and became the main TV presenter for music show. During that period I got three radio shows in two different radio stations. In 2005 and after finishing high school I went to the army and trained for the confidential information office. Adding to all this, I was the only radio broadcaster for Live Aid in Cyprus having a 12 hours nonstop show. My latest job was being the main face for an ad campaign for the University of Nicosia.
Emanuaela H. Craveri
Born, raised and educated in Milan, Italy, Emanuela graduated in Humanities/Arts and Performance Sciences at UCSC, Milan, with a thesis on the Shakespearian films of Kenneth Branagh. She co-operated, with various qualifications, with a number of Italian companies linked to the Media and Show Business world, with editorial and productive duties. In particular she developed projects for the web TV of Telecom Italia and worked as a production assistant for Ubu Film and as a promoter for Corte Sconta Dance Company and Mikado Film. Moreover, she has been collaborating for years with Animanera Theatre Group and at the moment she is working as a freelance documentary and video producer. Emanuela is particularly interested in Classical Theatre and in the relationship between Theatre and Film.
Esther Fowler
Born and raised in Central Scotland. Initially started out as a performer from a dance background. Educated at Telford College gaining an HND in Musical Theatre and then studied at the London School of Physical Theatre, summer 2007. In 2009 gained a BA (hons) in Drama and Theatre Arts at Queen Margaret University specialising in Theatre Producing. Has produced theatre, live events and two short films; both screened at The Edinburgh Film House at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Is on the Board of Directors of Asylon Theatre Company; a company dedicated to delivering creative, thought–provoking theatrical works that stimulate people’s imagination and dreams. Has recently been working with Imaginate, an arts organisation that promotes and develops the performing arts for children and young people in Scotland, as the Delegate Coordinator for the Bank of Scotland’s Imaginate Children’s Festival, and continues to work with Imaginate as an associate. Is currently producing Ditto for Imaginate’s Artist in Residence Greg Sinclair as well as working for other Scottish Theatre Companies including Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte, providing producing and administration support. Is about to start producing The Dark for Rob Evans, Writer in Residence at Imaginate.
Chrissy Jay
Born and raised in Buckinghamshire, Chrissy first studied Jewellery Design in Birmingham. Moving to London she rediscovered her love of live performance through a free events and education traineeship with the City of London Festival (www.colf.org) – involving 90+ events over 6 weeks including jazz, world music, contemporary dance and street theatre. She continues this association as freelance Events Manager. Joining Independent Opera at Sadler’s Wells (www.independentopera.com) in 2007, productions included The Sofa and The Departure (Maconchy) 2007 and Pelléas et Mélisande (Debussy) 2008 in the Lillian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells, and a concert of Orlando (Handel) in 2008 at Wigmore Hall. Chrissy took over as Administrator in 2009 and manages the on-going Artist Support programme. Other projects include a concert with the English Chamber Orchestra celebrating the opening of the V&A Jewellery Gallery and a concert at St James’s Church, Piccadilly with American a cappella group Penn Masala. Chrissy is grateful for the support of an Independent Opera Producers Fellowship.
Anthea Lewis
Anthea trained at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, before receiving a full scholarship to study at the Jose Limon Dance Foundation in New York. Since graduating she has worked in theatre and dance with: Jagged Antic, Future Cinema, Oily Cart and Hauser Theatre. In 2007 she was commissioned by East London Dance to choreograph a duet to launch the start of an annual festival called “Two’s A Company”. Anthea has taught children’s movement and dance classes for Moving East and the Young Dancers Programme at The Place. She was Rehearsal Director for “Dance Moves”, a project that saw the collaboration between the YDP and musicians from The Royal College of Music. She has done Movement Direction for a documentary by Redoka Productions and a Play written for the Young Actors Company at Stratford Theatre Royal. She is currently performing with Belgian based company SOIT under the direction of Hans Van den Broeck.
Moira Marin
Italian. Born/raised Lova-Venice. Educated Mestre-Venice /Cambridge/London. Ballet/ Ball room Dancer-performance early childhood. Living in London since 1998. Mother of two, Nicole 7, Alessandra 6 years old. -90s Studies / high school (French, English and Economic) / developed interests in the Arts: Japanese art / culture, Martial Arts teacher-styles Wado-Ryu-Okinawa Wado-Academy-Sensei Shiomitsu; JuJitsu-Liverpool WJJF- Sensei Robert Clark .... 2000-05 Studied -History of Modern Art and Japonisme (BA)-tutor Prof Simon Shaw Miller; combined Visual Arts with business management studies (MBA certificate). 2005 to date established/directing company Moira Marin Finance and Business Management Ltd (www.mmarin.com) liaising with international as well as UK clients - Architectural, Art, Fashion and Interior Design sectors. 2007 Fund raising conference Sciartmet (www.sciartmet.com). 2009-10 Assisting Professor Mark Komissarov founder- Methodology for developing a new approach for visual information cognition (www.randi.org); collaborating MJE production Carol Winter-pantomime The Snow White and the Seven Designers performing at the Garrick theatre (www.dementiauk.org)
Chris Mellor
Chris has been Artistic Director of the Cockpit Theatre, Harrow Arts Centre and All Change; and Strategic Cultural Advisor to the newly producing HM Theatre Aberdeen, and the Blackpool Grand. He is presently assisting 14 Camden theatres in producing new digital Live Streaming work to engage new audiences, as part of his strategic work as the Senior Arts Development Officer for the London Borough of Camden. Chris founded the Camden Theatre Consortium, which helps venues and emerging creative producers to work smarter in a recession, through a supporter's website and a rehearsal space time bank. He has had extensive experience as an independent producer in the fringe sector, and has produced at the Etcetera Theatre and recently at the New Diorama Theatre with a show based on the MP expense scandal. Chris is a trustee of the Actors Centre and serves on the board of the Dukes Theatre Lancaster. He is also an advisor to Voluntary Arts England and to Arts Council England London
Esther Nissard
Born, raised and educated between France, the US, and the Caribbean. Studied political sciences for the last 5 years. Terrified of a stage until was forced to get on one at the age of 15 and never got out... Since then, created amateur Theatre Companies wherever I landed and lead them (more recently: 5 Women wearing the same dress by Allan Ball). I taught, fundraised, produced, marketed, communicated, directed, set and costume designed, prop searched...Wrote a short play in three parts for a school show. Wrote my Master’s thesis on the French theatre landscape and the question of fundraising for a show for subsidised and non subsidised theatres. Spent seven months in Spain in 2008-9 working for the French Institute of Barcelona as a Cultural Assistant where I planned, communicated and organised cultural and live performance events. Spent six months in London in 2009 working as a Production Assistant for a future musical called “1916”; and as a set designer assistant on two shows called “Estranged” and “Beyond flesh and blood”, featured at the Courtyard Theatre and the Tabard theatre.
Ine van Riet
Born in Hasselt, Belgium; raised in Hong Kong and Budapest. Has a BA in Drama and English and American Literature from the University of Kent. Spent the last years of school working in a day care, giving drama workshops to children and organising aid for children in Santo Tomas, Nicaragua. Wrote and directed children’s musical ‘Once upon…it went wrong!’ 2007. Stage Manager for ‘Compromised Immunity’ 2007, ‘Dwelling’ 2008 and ‘House of Illusions’ 2008. Assistant Stage Manager during the Royal Rajasthan Gala held in the Banqueting House, (London 2009) hosted by Sigourney Weaver and Kabir Badi. Production Manager for T:24 show ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ (Gulbenkian Theatre 2010). Event co-ordinator during the European School of Mol’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, including a performance by the Backyard Big Band with special guest: Thijs Van Leer. Current Co-organiser of the school’s Summer Camp and creative mind behind yearly productions.
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2010-11 STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES AT SEPTEMBER 2010
Carolina Artegiani
Born in Italy, Carolina trained as an actress at Link Campus University in Rome. She moved to London in 2008 and since then her work as assistant director has included:“US Love Bites” at Tristan Bates and Old Red Lion, London, and “The Choir” by Errol Bray at Above the Stag Theatre, both directed by PravMenon Johansson. As Stage Manager: “This Story of Yours” by John Hopkins at the Old Red Lion, London, directed by Anthony Biggs. Carolina continues in her role as Assistant Director of “Parole d`Onore” (“Words of Honour”) by AttilioBolzoni, directed by Manuela Ruggiero,at Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, Jermyn Street Theatre, Londonand Piccolo Eliseo, Rome(2009) and still touring around Italy. She is a founder member of theatre company WOH, formed with the “Words of Honour” team.
Jessica Baker
Born 24th September 1988 and raised near to Ipswich, Suffolk, on the East Anglian coast. Gained A levels at The Sixth Form College Colchester. In 2007 went on to study at Brunel University, West London, attaining a BA Joint Honours in English and Music in 2010. Classically trained musician, first instrument being Clarinet; also trained to perform Saxophone, and self taught piano. Performed in classical and jazz orchestra at school, college and university. Whilst at Brunel University, took on the role of producer and host of two radio shows [‘Baker Drew a Unicorn’ / ‘Audio Soup’] between 2008-2010 on the student run ‘Radio Brunel’. In 2010 awarded a place as a Hesse Student at the Aldeburgh International Music Festival, which included: assisting artists, marshalling live art instillations, and general help, as well as page turning for a world premiere.
Stefanos Constantinou
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1986. Just graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University. My degree was In Advertising Management and Brand Management. Started working as a cameraman in a local TV station. In 2003 went through auditions and became the main TV presenter for music show. During that period I got three radio shows in two different radio stations. In 2005 and after finishing high school I went to the army and trained for the confidential information office. Adding to all this, I was the only radio broadcaster for Live Aid in Cyprus having a 12 hours nonstop show. My latest job was being the main face for an ad campaign for the University of Nicosia.
Emanuaela H. Craveri
Born, raised and educated in Milan, Italy, Emanuela graduated in Humanities/Arts and Performance Sciences at UCSC, Milan, with a thesis on the Shakespearian films of Kenneth Branagh. She co-operated, with various qualifications, with a number of Italian companies linked to the Media and Show Business world, with editorial and productive duties. In particular she developed projects for the web TV of Telecom Italia and worked as a production assistant for Ubu Film and as a promoter for Corte Sconta Dance Company and Mikado Film. Moreover, she has been collaborating for years with Animanera Theatre Group and at the moment she is working as a freelance documentary and video producer. Emanuela is particularly interested in Classical Theatre and in the relationship between Theatre and Film.
Esther Fowler
Born and raised in Central Scotland. Initially started out as a performer from a dance background. Educated at Telford College gaining an HND in Musical Theatre and then studied at the London School of Physical Theatre, summer 2007. In 2009 gained a BA (hons) in Drama and Theatre Arts at Queen Margaret University specialising in Theatre Producing. Has produced theatre, live events and two short films; both screened at The Edinburgh Film House at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Is on the Board of Directors of Asylon Theatre Company; a company dedicated to delivering creative, thought–provoking theatrical works that stimulate people’s imagination and dreams. Has recently been working with Imaginate, an arts organisation that promotes and develops the performing arts for children and young people in Scotland, as the Delegate Coordinator for the Bank of Scotland’s Imaginate Children’s Festival, and continues to work with Imaginate as an associate. Is currently producing Ditto for Imaginate’s Artist in Residence Greg Sinclair as well as working for other Scottish Theatre Companies including Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte, providing producing and administration support. Is about to start producing The Dark for Rob Evans, Writer in Residence at Imaginate.
Chrissy Jay
Born and raised in Buckinghamshire, Chrissy first studied Jewellery Design in Birmingham. Moving to London she rediscovered her love of live performance through a free events and education traineeship with the City of London Festival (www.colf.org) – involving 90+ events over 6 weeks including jazz, world music, contemporary dance and street theatre. She continues this association as freelance Events Manager. Joining Independent Opera at Sadler’s Wells (www.independentopera.com) in 2007, productions included The Sofa and The Departure (Maconchy) 2007 and Pelléas et Mélisande (Debussy) 2008 in the Lillian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells, and a concert of Orlando (Handel) in 2008 at Wigmore Hall. Chrissy took over as Administrator in 2009 and manages the on-going Artist Support programme. Other projects include a concert with the English Chamber Orchestra celebrating the opening of the V&A Jewellery Gallery and a concert at St James’s Church, Piccadilly with American a cappella group Penn Masala. Chrissy is grateful for the support of an Independent Opera Producers Fellowship.
Anthea Lewis
Anthea trained at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, before receiving a full scholarship to study at the Jose Limon Dance Foundation in New York. Since graduating she has worked in theatre and dance with: Jagged Antic, Future Cinema, Oily Cart and Hauser Theatre. In 2007 she was commissioned by East London Dance to choreograph a duet to launch the start of an annual festival called “Two’s A Company”. Anthea has taught children’s movement and dance classes for Moving East and the Young Dancers Programme at The Place. She was Rehearsal Director for “Dance Moves”, a project that saw the collaboration between the YDP and musicians from The Royal College of Music. She has done Movement Direction for a documentary by Redoka Productions and a Play written for the Young Actors Company at Stratford Theatre Royal. She is currently performing with Belgian based company SOIT under the direction of Hans Van den Broeck.
Moira Marin
Italian. Born/raised Lova-Venice. Educated Mestre-Venice /Cambridge/London. Ballet/ Ball room Dancer-performance early childhood. Living in London since 1998. Mother of two, Nicole 7, Alessandra 6 years old. -90s Studies / high school (French, English and Economic) / developed interests in the Arts: Japanese art / culture, Martial Arts teacher-styles Wado-Ryu-Okinawa Wado-Academy-Sensei Shiomitsu; JuJitsu-Liverpool WJJF- Sensei Robert Clark .... 2000-05 Studied -History of Modern Art and Japonisme (BA)-tutor Prof Simon Shaw Miller; combined Visual Arts with business management studies (MBA certificate). 2005 to date established/directing company Moira Marin Finance and Business Management Ltd (www.mmarin.com) liaising with international as well as UK clients - Architectural, Art, Fashion and Interior Design sectors. 2007 Fund raising conference Sciartmet (www.sciartmet.com). 2009-10 Assisting Professor Mark Komissarov founder- Methodology for developing a new approach for visual information cognition (www.randi.org); collaborating MJE production Carol Winter-pantomime The Snow White and the Seven Designers performing at the Garrick theatre (www.dementiauk.org)
Chris Mellor
Chris has been Artistic Director of the Cockpit Theatre, Harrow Arts Centre and All Change; and Strategic Cultural Advisor to the newly producing HM Theatre Aberdeen, and the Blackpool Grand. He is presently assisting 14 Camden theatres in producing new digital Live Streaming work to engage new audiences, as part of his strategic work as the Senior Arts Development Officer for the London Borough of Camden. Chris founded the Camden Theatre Consortium, which helps venues and emerging creative producers to work smarter in a recession, through a supporter's website and a rehearsal space time bank. He has had extensive experience as an independent producer in the fringe sector, and has produced at the Etcetera Theatre and recently at the New Diorama Theatre with a show based on the MP expense scandal. Chris is a trustee of the Actors Centre and serves on the board of the Dukes Theatre Lancaster. He is also an advisor to Voluntary Arts England and to Arts Council England London
Esther Nissard
Born, raised and educated between France, the US, and the Caribbean. Studied political sciences for the last 5 years. Terrified of a stage until was forced to get on one at the age of 15 and never got out... Since then, created amateur Theatre Companies wherever I landed and lead them (more recently: 5 Women wearing the same dress by Allan Ball). I taught, fundraised, produced, marketed, communicated, directed, set and costume designed, prop searched...Wrote a short play in three parts for a school show. Wrote my Master’s thesis on the French theatre landscape and the question of fundraising for a show for subsidised and non subsidised theatres. Spent seven months in Spain in 2008-9 working for the French Institute of Barcelona as a Cultural Assistant where I planned, communicated and organised cultural and live performance events. Spent six months in London in 2009 working as a Production Assistant for a future musical called “1916”; and as a set designer assistant on two shows called “Estranged” and “Beyond flesh and blood”, featured at the Courtyard Theatre and the Tabard theatre.
Ine van Riet
Born in Hasselt, Belgium; raised in Hong Kong and Budapest. Has a BA in Drama and English and American Literature from the University of Kent. Spent the last years of school working in a day care, giving drama workshops to children and organising aid for children in Santo Tomas, Nicaragua. Wrote and directed children’s musical ‘Once upon…it went wrong!’ 2007. Stage Manager for ‘Compromised Immunity’ 2007, ‘Dwelling’ 2008 and ‘House of Illusions’ 2008. Assistant Stage Manager during the Royal Rajasthan Gala held in the Banqueting House, (London 2009) hosted by Sigourney Weaver and Kabir Badi. Production Manager for T:24 show ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ (Gulbenkian Theatre 2010). Event co-ordinator during the European School of Mol’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, including a performance by the Backyard Big Band with special guest: Thijs Van Leer. Current Co-organiser of the school’s Summer Camp and creative mind behind yearly productions.
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Thursday 15 April 2010
Spring and Summer Terms 2010 Programme Details
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During these two terms the Birkbeck Creative Producers had classes and sessions with
Tim Jones & Annette Mees
about their acclaimed work with Coney
(Tim returned to take several further classes later in these two terms, including sessions on the evaluation of projects and a case study of his work with The Red Room)
Jackie Elliman (Legal Officer ITC)
two sessions on 'Employment Law' and 'Setting up a Company'
Simon Pittman (Creative Learning Associate, Frantic Assembly)
on devised theatre
Laura Kriefman (Creative Producer, Tristan Bates Theatre)
on programming, programmers and pitching work
Julius Green (Producer, Bill Kenwright Ltd)
continuing his detailed work on developing productions and creative teams, and in the Summer Term an intense series of sessions on the practical aspects of being a professional producer
Neil Laidlaw (NML Productions)
continuing on the work of the independent producer and in particular 'marketing on no money'
Lyn Gardner (The Guardian)
on writing a high-profile review
George Perrin and James Mansfield
the new artistic directors of Paines Plough
Mary Caws, Ali Fellows and Alix Hearn
senior managers at the Theatre Royal Stratford East
Jonathan Kennedy
Executive Director of TARA
Chloe Dear of Iron Oxide
on her recent large scale projects (including the forthcoming CARGO)
Dr Fleur Rothschild
continuing from last term on research and research presentation
Rachel Feuchtwang (Executive Producer of ‘motiroti’)
on international aspects of producing and planning
Rachel Tackley (Director, English Touring Theatre)
on co-production and touring
Karen Poley
on the practicalities of outdoor performance
Louise Jeffreys (Barbican)
on fesival programming and planning
Hilary Salmon (BBC TV Executive Producer)
on working with writers
Andrew McKinnon (Programme Leader)
on audiences and communities, creative contexts, support structures; and also several private sessions with students tailored to individual needs
Students also attended
'Blood Brothers' at the Phoenix Theatre
‘Devoted and Disgruntled’ at the end of January
a production at Tristan Bates Theatre
Filter’s Three Sisters at the Lyric Hammersmith
In addition each student took an individually chosen MA Option offered by the Department of English and Humanities during the whole of the Spring Term. This year their choices include Playwriting, Screenwriting, Life Writing, Literature of Elizabethan London, The Early Modern City and Spanish Golden Age Painting.
For updated information about the MA application process for 2010-11, please go to
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/eh/programmes/postgraduate/ma_creative_producing
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During these two terms the Birkbeck Creative Producers had classes and sessions with
Tim Jones & Annette Mees
about their acclaimed work with Coney
(Tim returned to take several further classes later in these two terms, including sessions on the evaluation of projects and a case study of his work with The Red Room)
Jackie Elliman (Legal Officer ITC)
two sessions on 'Employment Law' and 'Setting up a Company'
Simon Pittman (Creative Learning Associate, Frantic Assembly)
on devised theatre
Laura Kriefman (Creative Producer, Tristan Bates Theatre)
on programming, programmers and pitching work
Julius Green (Producer, Bill Kenwright Ltd)
continuing his detailed work on developing productions and creative teams, and in the Summer Term an intense series of sessions on the practical aspects of being a professional producer
Neil Laidlaw (NML Productions)
continuing on the work of the independent producer and in particular 'marketing on no money'
Lyn Gardner (The Guardian)
on writing a high-profile review
George Perrin and James Mansfield
the new artistic directors of Paines Plough
Mary Caws, Ali Fellows and Alix Hearn
senior managers at the Theatre Royal Stratford East
Jonathan Kennedy
Executive Director of TARA
Chloe Dear of Iron Oxide
on her recent large scale projects (including the forthcoming CARGO)
Dr Fleur Rothschild
continuing from last term on research and research presentation
Rachel Feuchtwang (Executive Producer of ‘motiroti’)
on international aspects of producing and planning
Rachel Tackley (Director, English Touring Theatre)
on co-production and touring
Karen Poley
on the practicalities of outdoor performance
Louise Jeffreys (Barbican)
on fesival programming and planning
Hilary Salmon (BBC TV Executive Producer)
on working with writers
Andrew McKinnon (Programme Leader)
on audiences and communities, creative contexts, support structures; and also several private sessions with students tailored to individual needs
Students also attended
'Blood Brothers' at the Phoenix Theatre
‘Devoted and Disgruntled’ at the end of January
a production at Tristan Bates Theatre
Filter’s Three Sisters at the Lyric Hammersmith
In addition each student took an individually chosen MA Option offered by the Department of English and Humanities during the whole of the Spring Term. This year their choices include Playwriting, Screenwriting, Life Writing, Literature of Elizabethan London, The Early Modern City and Spanish Golden Age Painting.
For updated information about the MA application process for 2010-11, please go to
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/eh/programmes/postgraduate/ma_creative_producing
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