Creative ID: 239
Te Atatu, Henderson, Ranui, Swanson, Waitakere, Massey, West Harbour, Glen Eden, Titirangi, Pt Chev, New Lynn (and surrounding areas)
My arts or creative practice (including details about my specific focus within that art form/practice and my strengths)
As the Managing Director of my company, I oversee all projects from beginning to end. We delight in creating stage shows for children and adults alike; we create immersive live experiences in theater and live performance all to bring joy and entertainment to our audience.
My track record of experience and success - or the track record of experience and success of the creative or artist that I will partner with
I am an experienced professional actor with credits in film, theatre and television. I have written, directed and produced a number of mini shows to be performed at events, festivals and preschools. I also wrote, directed, produced and performed in my first full length theatre production.
Describe the experience you have had working with children or young people, teaching or facilitating creative processes
I have taught drama. My company runs drama and acting workshops for children and adults, most of which I teach myself. I am also a director so I have experience working with many different age groups from 6 years to adults. Most of the themes of my own plays are about kindness, compassion and responsibility- values I feel strongly about instilling in our next generation.
Why I want to be part of the Creatives in Schools programme and how my involvement will link to my creative practice
I want to work with children to create an immersive theatrical experience to show them that a career in the arts industry is possible if you have the passion for it and you work hard. I want to pass on the knowledge I now have to our next generation. I want to give hope to students interested in the performing arts and show them proof that you can work in many different areas of the arts to fulfill your creative and financial needs. This guidance was what I lacked in school so I want to ensure this generation is getting the message- it can be done.