Creative ID: 688
My arts or creative practice (including details about my specific focus within that art form/practice and my strengths)
I am an actor, director and tutor for acting techniques for last 32 years. I am the founder of an actors studio in Auckland where I run classes for professional actors, directors and emerging artists including teenagers. I have been in New Zealand for the last 27 years and have worked as a casting director in the New Zealand film industry for 10 years, acting tutor and director in many institutions. As an actress I have many awards and nominations for film and theatre production. A link to my website is available on request.
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 have ten years of experience at a technical institute, including directing stage production with 3rd year acting students every year. I also run acting workshops with 2nd and 3rd year acting students.
I run my actors studio classes where I continue working with professional actors and graduates after graduation as well as emerging artists . As an actor my work includes stage and films.
Describe the experience you have had working with children or young people, teaching or facilitating creative processes
Previously I was running classes for children of any age group in a local community hall. Lately I have specialised in running screening acting classes for teenagers (age 12 to 18). I have been teaching acting classes for any age group including teenagers. As a acting couch I work with young actors (teenagers) in their preparation for auditions or roles through their acting agents.
Why I want to be part of the Creatives in Schools programme and how my involvement will link to my creative practice
To support creativity and individuality in each of the participants and to empower and encourage their personal growth through any art form.