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CURRICULUM VITAE 

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JASON BOVAIRD

CAREER OVERVIEW

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With over 25 years experience working in all forms of the creative arts, Jason has variety of success’s as Technical Manager, Production Manager, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager and Educator. In 2011and again in 2015 Jason travelled to New York where he worked alongside the lighting designer Ken Billington on the 2011 Tony Nominated national regional touring re - mounted production of “The Scottsboro Boys” (2011) in Philadelphia, USA and in 2015 “Amazing Grace” production build to opening night at the Nederlander Theatre, Broadway New York. In June 2015 Jason headed to New York to attend the Broadway Masterclass in Lighting Design and Projection with guest speakers such as Paule Constable (2015 Tony Award Recipient) and Richard Pilbrow (New York Ballet, International Lighting Designer).


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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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June 2015 Broadway Masterclass in Lighting Design and Projection (New York University) New York University
January 2012 Super Saturday Master Class in Lighting Design (New York University) Lecturers included Broadway designers Ken Billington (Chicago, Dreamgirls), Richard Pilbrow

Oct 2010 Diploma Of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)Oct 2010 Bachelor Of Education (Secondary Performing Arts)

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AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS – LIGHTING DESIGN

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New York University Goulburn Ovens TAFE College University Of Melbourne

2018 Tasmanian Theatre Awards “Best Lighting Design Of A Musical” [Les Miserables] – Nomination2018 Victorian Music Theatre Guild “Best Lighting Design” [We Will Rock You] – Awarded
2018 Theatre People People’s Choice Awards “Best Lighting Design” [We Will Rock You] – Awarded2017 Tasmanian Theatre Awards “Best Lighting Design Of A Musical” [Wicked] – Nomination

2017 Lyrebird Theatre Awards “Best Lighting Design Of A Musical” [Rock Of Ages] – Awarded
2016 Tasmanian Theatre Awards “Best Design Of A Professional Production” [Antarctica] – Nomination2014 Victorian Music Theatre Guild “Best Lighting Design” [Frankenstein – The Musical] – Awarded

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INTERNATIONAL LIGHTING DESIGNS

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2019 LIGHTING DESIGNS / ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNS

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"PETER PAN GOES WRONG" (ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER) 

5 Month Australian & New Zealand Tour

Lunchbox Theatricals, London / Kenny Wax Theatricals London, Westend London | Adam Medigio

 

 

2018 LIGHTING DESIGNS / ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNS

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"PETER PAN GOES WRONG" (ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER) 

5 Month Australian & New Zealand Tour

Lunchbox Theatricals, London / Kenny Wax Theatricals London, Westend London | Adam Medigio

"PEPPA PIG" (Touring Lighting Designer / Australian Tour 6 months) Associate Lighting Designer

Andrew Kay Management / Limelight Productions, London | Director Richard Lewis | Australian Touring Version

"ROSS KEMP LIVE" (Touring Lighting Designer / Australian / New Zealand Tour - February - April)

BBC TV | Director Peter J Adams | Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

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2017 LIGHTING DESIGNS / ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNS

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"THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG" (ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER) / 6 MONTH AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Lunchbox Theatricals, London / Kenny Wax Theatricals London, Westend London | Directed by Mark Bell

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2016 LIGHTING DESIGNS / ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNS

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"SHAOLIN WARRIORS" (LIGHTING DESIGNER) 

3 Month Australian & New Zealand Tour

Andrew Kay and Associates / Lunchbox Theatricals London. 

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"MISTER MAKER"  (LIGHTING DESIGNER) SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA TOUR

Live Nation Australiasia

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"THE RAGE OF ACHILLES"  (LIGHTING DESIGNER) 44th Street Theatre, New York

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2015 LIGHTING DESIGNS / ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNS

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"MISTER MAKER"  (LIGHTING DESIGNER) UK REGIONAL TOUR

UKTV International and Live Events London

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"AMAZING GRACE" (Broadway Lighting Design Internship) Nederlander Theatre, New Yorkl

Lighting Designer  Ken Billington New York

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2012 LIGHTING DESIGNS / ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNS

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"THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS"  PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY

(Broadway Lighting Design Internship) Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia

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 LIGHTING DESIGNS

 

2025 LIGHTING DESIGNER

 

RUTHLESS – THE MUSICAL   

 Stagebugs Productions | Director Natalie McGowan  |MC Showroom, Melbourne  

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG  

GMG Productions | Director Mark Bell  |New Zealand / Australian Tour   

 

 

2024 LIGHTING DESIGNER

 

SHIMMERY BURLESQUE  

Cortage Productions | Director Holly Moaut | Athenauem Theatre, Melbourne 

KINKY BOOTS  

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

QUASIMODO – THE MUSICAL  (World Premiere)

Broadwest Productions | Director Andrew Wailes | The Capital Theatre, Melb  

SON CALLED MOON  (World Premiere)

Ari Jacob Productions | Director James Cutler | Chapel Off Chapel 

PRISCILLA – THE MUSICAL  

Babirra Theatre Compnay | Director Richard Predriu | The Round Arts Centre

THE 39 STEPS

Encore Theatre Company | Director James Parker | The Earl Arts Centre

BRITNEY

Bryant Productions | Director Dean Bryant | Union Theatre, Melbourne 

ROOTLESS CPSMOPOLITANS

Monstrous Productions | Director Suzanne Heywood | Chapel Off Chapel

SHIMMERY BURLESQUE  

Cortage Productions | Director Holly Moaut | Athenauem Theatre, Melbourne 

CHESS – THE MUSICAL

Encore Theatre Company | Director Denise Sam | Princess Theatre, Launceston

RUTHLESS – THE MUSICAL   

Stagebugs Productions | Director Natalie McGowan  |The Alex Theatre, St Kilda 

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN  

JMC Academy Final Year Students | Director Mark Yates  |The Loft, Chapel Off 

FUTURATION 

BG Entertainment | Director Luke Aleva  |The Palms, Crown Casino, Melbourne

FAME – THE MUSICAL  

Sound Works Productions | Director Lauren McKenna  |The Cripps Theatre, Melbourne

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2023 LIGHTING DESIGNER

    

KINKY BOOTS 
James Terry Collective | Director Martin Croft |The Chapel, Chapel Off Chapel

DOG FIGHT 
Theatrical Inc | Director Pip Mushin |The Chapel, Chapel Off Chapel

VILLAINY – A New Musical 
Moving Light Productions | Director Tim Paige |The MC Showroom

THE BOY FROM OZ 
Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

FRANKENSTEIN
Melbourne Grammar | Director Bianca McKenna | The Beckett Theatre, Malthouse

PRISCILLA (Nominated “Best Lighting” Victorian Music Theatre Guild Awards) 
Centrestage Theatre Company | Director Dean Robinson | Ford Theatre, Geelong Performing Arts 

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS   

Patrick Studios | Director Juan Jorgenson |The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel

MACBETH  

 JMC Academy | Director Robert Morgan |St Martins Theatre, South Yarra

ORACLE – The Myth 

Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm |Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney

GREEN ROOM AWARDS ASSOCIATION CEREMONY 
Green Room Association | Director Anton Berezin  | Capital Theatre, Melbourne

THE TEMPEST  | Director Christian Cavello |JMC Theatre, South Melbourne

MATADOR A DANCE SPECTACULAR
Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm | The Meat Market, Nth Melbourne

JULIUS CEASAR
JMC Academy | Director Michelle Withington |JMC Theatre, South Melbourne

KILLING TIME
La Mama | Director Denis Moore |Carlton Courthouse, La Mama

THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN
Big Men Productions | Director Guy Masterson |The Chapel, Chapel Off Chapel

SHIMMERY BURLESQUE
Shimmery Productions | Director Holly Mouat  |Gasworks Theate, Gasworks Arts Park 

PRISCILLA  
Encore Theatre Company | Director Danny Gibson | Princess Theatre, Launceston

AMERICAN IDIOT 
Theatrical Inc | Director Scott Bradbury |The Chapel, Chapel Off Chapel

THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN
Big Men Productions | Director Guy Masterson |Adelaide Fringe Festival 

ORACLE – The Myth
Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm |Perth Fringe Festival / Adelaide Fringe Festival 

MANSION 
Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm | Adelaide Fringe Festival

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2022 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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MATADOR A DANCE SPECTACULAR 

Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm | Civic Theatre New Zealand 

THE DANCE COMPANY ANNUAL END OF YEAR CONCERT

 The Dance Company  | Director / Choreographer Lisa Andrew’s|The Quinn Theatre

ENCOUNTER DANCE COMPANY ANNUAL CONCERT
Encounter Dance Company  | Director / Choreographer Michelle McClure | Mahon Theatre

JERSEY BOYS 
Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 
Babirra Theatre Company | Karalyka Centre, Ringwood

YOEMAN OF THE GUARD 
G & S Society | Director | Alexander Theatre, Monash Theatre. 

A NEW  MUSICAL  

Polished Productions | Director Cameron Simm| Chappel Off Chappel

ORACLE - THE  MYTH  

Bass Famm| Director | Sydney Opera House

NEXT TO NORMAL  

James Terry Collective | Director Mark Taylor  | Chapel Off Chapel

MEANWHILE  IN AUSTRALIA 

Live Nationa | Director Luke Joslin  | Australia Tour

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MATADOR A DANCE SPECTACULAR

Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm |The Melba Spiegal Tent, Circus Oz

THE DANCE COMPANY ANNUAL END OF YEAR CONCERT

The Dance Company | Director / Choreographer Lisa Andrew’s|The Quinn Theatre

SPOOKTOBER / LUNA DARK

Spooktober Outdoor Park| Director Dale Pope|Luna Park

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2019 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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MATADOR A DANCE SPECTACULAR

Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm |The Melba Spiegal Tent, Circus Oz

THE DANCE COMPANY ANNUAL END OF YEAR CONCERT

The Dance Company | Director / Choreographer Lisa Andrew’s|The Quinn Theatre

SPOOKTOBER / LUNA DARK

Spooktober Outdoor Park| Director Dale Pope|Luna Park

LEGALLY BLONDE

James Terry Collective | Director / Choreographer Michael Ralph|The Chapel, Chapel Off Chapel

THE WINDOW OUTSIDE (Australian Premiere)

Wise Owl Theatre Company | Director Liz Connors | Victorian Regional Tour

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME (Australian Premiere)

Manilla Street Productions | Director Karen Jamieson| The Chapel, Chapel Off Chapel

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

Moving Light Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel

WAIST WATCHERS – THE MUSICAL (Australian Premiere)

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell | Australian Tour 2019

WE WILL ROCK YOU

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda J King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

BLUE BEARDS CASTLE OPERA

BK Opera Company | Director Kate Gaol | Creative Spaces

TONI CHILDS “Retrospective” AUSTRALIAN TOUR Video Shoot

Toni Childs Enterprises | Empire Theatre, Toowoomba

THE WOMAN OF TROY (Victorian Regional Tour)

The Complete Works Theatre Company | Director Andrew Blackman | Shepparton, Dandenong, Geelong, Darebin

MATADOR A DANCE SPECTACULAR

Bass Theatre Company | Director Bass Famm | Sydney Opera House, Tivoli Theatre (Brisbane), The Space (Adelaide)

ANNIE Jrn

Manilla Street Productions | Director Karen Jamieson | Gasworks Theatre, Port Melbourne

LION KING Jrn

James Terry Productions | Director Ameila Holmes & Alexia Brinsley | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

STRICTLY BALLROOM (Tasmanian Premiere)

Encore Theatre Company | Director Danny Gibson | Princess Theatre, Launceston

(Tasmanian Premiere)

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2018 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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THE DUMB WAITER (Starring John Wood and Don Bridges)

What’s On Theatre Company | Director Paul Watson | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

BRIGADOON

St Kevins College Senior Musical | Director Simon Paris | St Kevins College, Toorak

INTO THE WOODS

Mentone Grammar School | Director Louise Daley | Mentone Grammar School

NEXT TO NORMAL

PEP Theatre Company | Director Bernadette Sheedy | Doncaster Playhouse, Doncaster

MOTOR MOUTH SUCKFACE (VCE Syllabus Production commissioned by Education Department)

Anthony Crowley Productions | Director Anthony Crowley| La Mama Theatre, Carlton Courthouse, Carlton

WE WILL ROCK YOU (Awarded “Best Lighting” Victorian Music Theatre Guild Awards)

Centrestage Theatre Company | Director Paul Watson | Ford Theatre, Geelong Performing Arts Centre

PEPPA PIG (Touring Lighting Designer / Australian Tour 6 months)

Andrew Kay Management / Limelight Productions, London | Director Richard Lewis | Australian Touring Venues

BARE

Stage Art Productions | Director Dean Dryburgh | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

LES MISERABLES (Nominated “Best Lighting” Community Theatre Tasmanian Theatre Awards)

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston, Tasmania

ROSS KEMP LIVE (Touring Lighting Designer / Australian / New Zealand Tour - February - April)

BBC TV | Director Peter J Adams | Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Auckland

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2017 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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CARNIVAL OF THE LOST SOULS

Platonic Music Productions | Director Terence OConnell | Australian Tour (Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney)

LOST by DANIEL KEENE

Poppy Seed Festival | Director Michelle McNamara | St Martins Theatre

MARK VINCENT IN CONCERT

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, London | Director Mark Vincent| QPAC Concert Hall Brisbane, Hammer Hall, Melbourne

MEMPHIS – THE MUSICAL (Australian Premiere)

Stage Art Productions | Director Terence OConnell | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

THE CALENDAR GIRLS

Prince Moo Productions | Director Peter J Snee | The Athenauem Theatre, Melbourne

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS (Re – Mount for Australian Tour)

Ellis Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Australian Touring Venues

LES MISERABLES

Mentone Grammar School | Director Louise Daley | Mentone Grammar Theatre (Opening production of New Venue)

THE PERFUME GARDEN

Raj Productions | Director Paul Watson | Chapel Off Chapel

BOWIE RISING (World Premiere)

WWW Productions | Director Warren Wills | Chapel Off Chapel

PARIS – A ROCK ODYSSEY

MTM | Director Neil Gooding| Melbourne Recital Centre

GREEK GODDESS

VPAC Productions | Director Terence O’Connell | Regional Victorian Venues

THE HAUNTING

Prince Moo Productions | Director Peter J Snee | The Athenauem Theatre, Melbourne

SPRING AWAKENING

Stage Art Productions | Director Robbie Cammellotti | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Babirra Theatre Company | Director Alan Burrows | The Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading

WICKED – THE BROADWAY MUSICAL (Nominated “Best Lighting” Community Theatre Tasmanian Theatre Awards)

Encore Theatre Company | Director Liz Bennett | Princess Theatre, Launceston, Tasmania

THE RAGE OF ACHILLES

La Mama Theatre | Director Dennis Moore| Carlton Court House

 


2016 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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ABC TV GIGGLE AND HOOT & MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SHOW

Live Nation Australasia | Director Luke Joslin | Australian Tour (Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney)

CENTRESTAGE “SHOWFIT” 2016 GRADUATING SHOWCASE

Centrestage Academy | Director Scott Johnson | MTC Lawler Theatre

REFEER MADNESS

RL Productions | Director Stephen Wheat| Choreographer Yvette Lee | Chapel Off Chapel

CARNIVAL OF THE LOST SOULS

Platonic Music Productions | Director Terence OConnell | The Melba Spiegal Tent, Circus Oz

NINE – THE MUSICAL

Manilla Street Productions | Director Stephen Wheat | Melbourne Receital Centre

ANTARCTICA – THE MUSICAL (World Premiere)

Tasmanian Theatre Company | Director Terence O’Connell |Theatre Royal, Hobart

THE COLOUR PURPLE (Australian Premiere)

Stage Art Productions | Director Robbie Cammellotti | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

SHAOLIN WARRIORS

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions / Andrew Kay Productions | Director Wang Xchi Xu | Aotoa Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

SHAOLIN WARRIORS

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions / Andrew Kay Productions | Director Wang Xchi Xu | Australian Tour

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS (Australian Premiere)

Ellis Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Australian Touring Venues

AVENUE Q

Prince Moo Productions | Director Peter J Snee | Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne / Crown Theatre, Perth

BUDDY HOLLY

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston, Tasmania

MISTER MAKER

Live Nation Australasia | Director Phil Galagher | Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

LITTLE MERMAID

Windmill Theatre Company | Director Tyler Hess | Drum Theatre, Dandenong

MAN OF MODE

Stage Up Productions | Director Dirk Holt | The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel

25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Vic. Theatre Company | Director Ben Gerard | MTC Lawler Theatre, Melbourne

IN THE HEIGHTS

Stage Art Productions | Director James Cutler | National Theatre, St Kilda

AUSTRALIA DAY (Re – Mount for tour)

HIT Productions | Director Jonathon Biggins| Australian Tour

OKLAHOMA

Centrestage Theatre Company | Director Gavin Dean | Ford Theatre, Geelong Performing Arts Centre

LIFE OF A CABARET PERFORMER

Performers are US | Director Claire Watson | The Butterfly Club

DIDO AND AENEAUS

XL Arts Opera | Director Cameron Menzies | St Stephens Church, Richmond

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Australian Premiere)

Stage Art Productions | Director Robbie Cammellotti | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

MEEKA

Hoy Polloy Actomatic 3000 | Director Shaun Kingma | 45 Downstairs

BUTCH MASTERS – THE MUSICAL

Butch Productions | Director Dirk Holt | Alex Theatres

THRILL ME

Ghostlight Productions / Moving Light Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel

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2015 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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CENTRESTAGE “SHOWFIT” 2015 GRADUATING SHOWCASE

Centrestage Academy | Director Scott Johnson | MTC Lawler Theatre

ABC TV GIGGLE AND HOOT (Tasmanian Tour)

Live Nation Australasia | Director Luke Joslin | Australian Tour (Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney)

MARY POPINS

Encore Theatre Company | Director Danny Gibson | Princess Theatre, Launceston, Tasmania

MISTER MAKER

Live Nation | Director Phil Galagher | English Regional Tour

MISTER MAKER

Live Nation | Director Phil Galagher | Australian Tour

DREAM GIRLS (Australian Premiere)

Stage Art Productions | Director Terence O’Connell | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

AUSTRALIA DAY

HIT Productions | Director Jonathon Biggins| Regional Australian Tour

AVENUE Q

Trifle Theatre Company | Director Stephen Wheat | The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel

EVITA

Encore Theatre Company | Director Liz Bennett | Princess Theatre, Launceston, Tasmania

ONE DAY OF THE YEAR

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

IN THE HEIGHTS (Australian Premiere)

Stage Art Productions | Director James Cutler | Chapel Off Chapel

ABC TV GIGGLE AND HOOT (Australian Tour)

Live Nation Australasia | Director Luke Joslin | Australian Tour (Victorian Arts Centre, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney)

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2014 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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CENTRESTAGE “SHOWFIT” 2014 GRADUATING SHOWCASE

Centrestage Academy | Director Scott Johnson | MTC Lawler Theatre

CARRIE – THE MUSICAL

Ghostlight Productions / Moving Light Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Chapel Off Chapel

PARADE

The Collective | Director James Cutler| 45 Downstairs

THE 39 STEPS (Re – Mount Design)

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Regional Australian Tour

TWISTED BROADWAY

The Benge Group | Director Chris Parker | The State Theatre, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne

QUILLS

Mockingbird Theatre Company | Director Chris Baldock | The Meat Market, Nth Melbourne

PURGATORIO

Five Pound Theatre Company | Director Celeste Cody | Owl and the Pussy Cat Theatre

JUST THE TICKET

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Babirra Theatre Company | Director Neil Gooding | The Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading

LOVE LETTERS

HIT Productions | Director Denny Lawerence| Regional Australian Tour

MANAGING CARMEN

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

WHEN DAD MARRIED FURY (Re – Mount Lighting Design)

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

HAIR

Stage Art Productions | Director Robbie Camellotti | Victorian Tour

THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG (Re – Mount Lighting Design)

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Regional Australian Tour

OUT OF THE WATER (World Premiere)

Red Stitch Theatre Co | Director Nadia Tass| Red Stitch Theatre

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2013 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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PRICK THE MUSICAL (Re – Mount Re Design)

Comedy Productions | Director Pip Mushin| Athenauem Theatre, Melbourne

CENTRESTAGE “SHOWFIT” 2013 GRADUATING SHOWCASE

Centrestage Academy | Director Terence O’Connell | MTC Lawler Theatre

ROAM – A Multi Media Production (World Premiere)

Red Stitch Theatre Co | Director Gary Abrahams| Red Stitch Theatre

THE 39 STEPS (Australian Tour)

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Regional Australian Tour

HOW I SURVIVED AN EARTH QUAKE

Melbourne Writers Theatre | Director Glenda Linscott| La Mama Theatre

WHEN DAD MARRIED FURY

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

EQUAS

Mockingbird Theatre Company | Director Chris Baldock | The Meat Market, Nth Melbourne

CINDERELLA

The Opera Sudio | Director Cameron Menzies| Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne

ABC TV GIGGLE AND HOOT (Australian Tour)

Gary Ginnivan / Andrew Kay Productions| Director Luke Joslin | Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE

Mockingbird Theatre Company | Director Chris Baldock | The Meat Market, Nth Melbourne

THE LOVER

Carol Productions | Director Greg Carol | Trades Hall, Melbourne

PRICK THE MUSICAL

Comedy Productions | Director Pip Mushin| RSL St Kilda

33 VARIATIONS

WLTC | Director Chris Baldock| Wlliamstown Little Theatre

ABOUT TOMMY

Red Stitch Theatre Co | Director Kat Hendry| Red Stitch Theatre

THE CLUB

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

GREASE

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

TRYBE – A DANCE IN PAINT

Fly On The Wall Theatre Company | Director Anthony Breslin | Chapel Off Chapel

THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Regional Australian Tour

HAIR – THE BROADWAY REVIVAL

Stage Art Productions | Director Robbie Camellotti | Chapel Off Chapel

ITS MY PARTY AND I’LL DIE IF I WANT TO

HIT Productions | Director Dennis Moore| Regional Australian Tour

 

 


2012 LIGHTING DESIGNER

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CENTRESTAGE “SHOWFIT” 2012 GRADUATING SHOWCASE

Centrestage Academy | Director Terence O’Connell | MTC Lawler Theatre

DOMANE CHANDON “CORPORATE LAUNCH OF 2012 WINE FRENCH SELECTION”

Jarod Carland Events | Director Chris Parker | Domane Chandon

SWEENY TODD

Encore Theatre Company | Director Belinda King | Princess Theatre, Launceston

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Red Stitch Theatre Company | Director Gary Abrahams | Sydney Opera House, Melb. Recietal Centre

BARASSI – THE STAGE SHOW

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Atheneaum Theatre

ANGELS IN AMERICA

3 Big Men Productions | Director | Chapel Off Chapel

EUGENE ONEGIN

The Opera Sudio | Director Cameron Menzies| Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Encore Theatre Company | Director Liz Bennett | Princess Theatre, Launceston

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Playing With Snails Theatre Company | Director Laura Cooney | Australian Tour

MOTHERHOOD – THE MUSICAL

HIT Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Regional Australian Tour

DUMPED – THE MUSICAL

Andrew Guild & Simon Bryce Productions | Director Terence O’Connell| Adelaide Festival Centre

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2011 LIGHTING DESIGNER

 

“SHOWFIT” CENTRESTAGE SHOWCASE
Centrestage  | Director Terence O’Connell| Beckett Theatre, Malthouse Melbourne

CHICAGO

WMTC  | Director Paul Watson| Williamstown Theatre, Williamstown

DUMPED – THE MUSICAL
Andrew Guild & Simon Bryce Productions  | Director Terence O’Connell| Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne

BUSTING OUT – THE MUSICAL
Andrew Guild & Simon Bryce Productions  | Director Terence O’Connell| Hayworth Theatre, Los Angeles

WESTSIDE STORY

Babirra Theatre Company  | Director Paul Watson| Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre

ALL NIGHT IN A CELL

La Mama Theatre  | Director Laurence Strangio| La Mama Theatre, Carlton

MOTHERHOOD – THE MUSICAL
HIT Productions  | Director Terence O’Connell| Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne (Australian Tour)

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2010 LIGHTING DESIGNER

 

“SHOWFIT” CENTRESTAGE SHOWCASE
Centrestage  | Director Chris Parker | National Theatre, St Kilda

“THE ULTIMATE JAM SESSION”  

Simon Myers Productions| Director Andrew Barker | Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

“DANIEL KHANS FIVE CONCERTOS WITH LIGHT"  

La Mama Theatre | Director Daniel Khans | La Mama, Carlton

“WORKING THE MUSICAL"  

Beyond Blue Corporation | Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne

“VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR"

Victorian Education Department  | Director John Rowe | Hisense Arena

“BUSTING OUT"

Theatre Tours | Director Terence O'Connell | Australia, UK, Edinborough Festival Tour

“MISS SAIGON"

Windmill Theatre Company  | Director Andrew Edge | The Drum Theatre, Dandenong

“DUSTY - THE MUSICAL"

CLOC Theatre Company  | Director Chris White| The National Theatre, St Kilda

“LITTLE WOMEN"

Nova Theatre Company  | Director Noel Browne | The Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading

“THE RESORT"

Demons Productions  | Director Bruce Kilpatrick | Carlton Courthouse

“ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW"

Manilla Street Productions  | Director Bruce Kilpatrick | Carlton Courthouse

“DIRTY DUSTING"

Regional Arts Victoria  | Director Helen Ellis | Australian Tour

“ME AND JEZABEL" (Starring Amanda Muggleton)"

Mackay Arts Centre / Sydney Opera House  | Director Helen Ellis | Ellis Productions

“THE PEPPERCORN TREE" (World Premiere)

The Whitehorse Centre / Ellis Productions  | Director Lucy Freeman | Victorian Tour

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2009 LIGHTING DESIGNER

 

“ASSASINS - THE MUSICAL"
Williamstown Musical Society  | Director Chris Hughes | Mechanics Hall, Williamstown

“THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK"

Players Theatre Company  | Director Julia Roper | Kal Watson Theatre

“VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR"

Victorian Education Department  | Director John Rowe | Hisense Arena

“THE SKULL OF CONNEMARARA"

Heidleberg Theatre Company  | Director Justin Stephens | Heidleberg Theatre

“LES MISERABLES"

 Windmill Theatre Company | Director Andrew Guthrie | The Drum Theatre, Dandenong

“GUYS AND DOLLS"

 Style Music Theatre | Director John Lidgerwood | Victorian / South Australian Tour

“BUSTING OUT"

Theatre Tours Australia  | Director Terence O'Connell | Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne

“CLOUDSTREET"

Heidleberg Theatre Company  | Director Chris Baldock | Heidleberg Theatre

“ANDREW RONAY JENKINS and THE PETER SULLIVAN BIG BAND DVD SHOOT"

Cruise Lines Worldwide  | Director Alister Smith | The Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading

“LIFE x 3"

Williamstown Little Theatre Company  | Director Chris Baldock |Williamstown Little Theatre

“MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"

Peridot Theatre Company  | Director Helen Ellis | Peridot Theatre

“ZANNA DON'T"

Quirky Productions  | Director Luke Gallagher | Chapel Off Chapel

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REFEREES

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MR MATT  HASKINS

Westend Lighting Designer   | London | Email: mail@matthaskins.com

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MR ANDREW KAY

Andrew Kay and Associates  | Producer | Mobile: 0417 603 090 | Email: andrew@akaaustralia.com.au 

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MR TERENCE O'CONNELL
 | Director | Mobile: 0434 057 

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