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TROILUS AND CRESSIDA By William Shakespeare Directed by Gemma Fairlie Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June The Redgrave Theatre 1
DIRECTOR’S THE CAST
NOTE
All’s fair in love and war? Not star quarterback ever play
Achilles Olivia Brown
according to Shakespeare. again? Will the Prom turn
Troilus and Cressida is his out to be a disaster? And will Paris Kat Cleave
critique of both – proving that Troilus find the true love he
Nestor / Priam Christopher Dalton
fighting for honour is never dreams about or is it all just
really that honourable, and teenage fantasy? Ulysses Katie Fanning
hearts can be turned despite
all protestations. Being back in the room with Cressida Margaret Fegan
this group of talented students Ajax Kelsey James
Part comedy, part tragedy, part has been an absolute joy.
satire, part history, the play As useful as Zoom is, there’s Alex / Diomedes Kirstin Louie
defies binary categorisation. nothing like the experience of Agamemnon Erin McQueen
Brimful of posturing and seeing a stage fight up close
pouting, it’s an exploration of or having an actor look you Aeneas Aurora Kollerud Nossen
gender stereotypes and how directly in the eye across an Troilus Kossim Osseni
dangerous they are for all auditorium and connect with
of us – both in the past and the you personally. As a theatre Hector Christina Rayner
present. director, I live for those
Patroclus / Helen / Chase Studinski
moments where an audience
Calchas
The production explores laughs together or collectively
the swagger of ego, and the gasps and I cannot wait to Thersites / Gabriel Willem
danger of infatuation, in the experience Cassandra
setting of the fictional Ilium that again
High. Against the explosive with Troilus Pandarus Mark Yeates
backdrop of American football and Cressida.
and teenage angst we’ll pit the
Greeks against the Trojans to Gemma
find out who plays fair and Fairlie,
who is just a player. Will the Director
The cast are played by the graduating cohort
of the Theatre School’s MFA in Professional
Welcome BOVTS and the Redgrave Theatre are delighted to be welcoming an in-
person audience back to the theatre for this production. By purchasing a ticket you
Acting. This intensive, 40-week course
are supporting the career launch of graduating BOVTS students and promoting the is designed specifically for international
recovery of the arts industries – thank you so much. students and this year’s cohort hail from
Under the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, social distancing between countries including the United States, New
different households is still required within indoor venues and the theatre is
operating with a significantly reduced capacity. Please ensure you observe social
Zealand, Australia, Canada and Norway.
distancing measures whilst moving around the Redgrave, and please continue to
wear your face covering, including whilst seated (unless exempt). The video and/or Please see oldvic.ac.uk/mfa-21 for further
audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited. details.
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THE CAST
Kirstin Louie Chase Studinski
Alex/ Diomedes Patroclus/Helen/Calchas
BOVTS: Viola in Twelfth Night. BOVTS: Angelo in Measure
Pre-BOVTS: Betty 2 in Collective for Measure, Konstantin in
Rage: A Play in 5 Betties (Studios/ The Seagull, M in Lungs. Pre-
American Conservatory Theater), BOVTS: Dromio of Syracuse
Hana(u/s) in The Great Wave in The Comedy of Errors
(Berkeley Repertory Theatre), Courtney in (Santa Clarita Shakespeare
American Psycho: The Musical (Victoria Theatre/ Festival), King James I/Oswald in deLEARious
Olivia Brown Katie Fanning Ray of Light). Training outside BOVTS: BA in and Danny in Exit Wounds (both Open Fist
Achilles Ulysses International Relations & Global Economics, Theatre Company), Chris Keller in All My
BOVTS: Olivia in Twelfth BOVTS: Arkadina/Masha in The Seagull. Pre- minor in Jazz Voice (USC Thornton School of Sons (Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio).
Night, Arkadina/Masha in BOVTS: Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing Music). Training outside BOVTS: Meisner
The Seagull, Marianne in (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Rosalind Technique Conservatory Training Program
Constellations. Pre-BOVTS: in As You Like It and Malcolm in Macbeth
Aurora Kollerud Nossen (Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio).
Brigid in The Humans (Novato (Adirondack Shakespeare Company),
Aeneas
Theater Company), Ophelia in Hamlet (NYC Helena/Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (NYSX), Mary in
BOVTS: Nina in The Seagull, Gabriel Willem
Puppet Shakespeare Company), Sasha in Detroit (Pigeonholed Productions), Margery Pinchwife in The
Isabella in Measure for Measure. Thersites and Cassandra
Polikushka and Jacquanetta in Love’s Labour’s Country Wife (Spicy Witch Productions). Training outside
Pre-BOVTS: Supporting character BOVTS: Cassius in Julius
Lost (both Gallery Players of Brooklyn), Mercy BOVTS: BFA in Theater with Honors (New York University).
in the TV-series Just Perfect (Helt Caesar, Claudio in Measure
in Mercy Killing (San Francisco Awesome
Perfekt, Feelgood AS), supporting for Measure, Konstantin/
Theatre Co), Ruby in The Ruby Sunrise, Claire Margaret Fegan character in feature film One Night in Oslo Medvedenko in The Seagull.
in Beautiful Bodies, Julia in The Two Gentlemen Cressida (Maipo), supporting character in feature film Pre-BOVTS: Peg in Hit the
of Verona, Joan in Time and the Conways BOVTS: M/W in Lungs, Nina in The Seagull, Crying Man (Mer Film AS), supporting character in Wall, Jean-Paul Marat in Marat/Sade, and
(all Tisch’s Stella Adler Studio of Acting). Viola in Twelfth Night, Juliet in Romeo Alva Heiberg’s Short Life (Alva Heibergs Korte Liv, Tom in All the King’s Men (Illinois Theatre)
Training outside BOVTS: BFA in Drama and Juliet. Pre-BOVTS: Stephanie in MA Point of View). Training outside BOVTS: Two- and Joan in Fun Home (The Station Theatre).
(NYU Tisch’s Stella Adler Studio of Acting). (Blumhouse Productions film), Molly year Diploma in Musical Theatre from Baardar Training outside BOVTS: BFA in Acting, BA
Pearson in Farragut North (The Odyssey Academy of Musical Theatre (Bårdar Akademiet) in Spanish, and Certification in Translation
Kat Cleave Theatre Los Angeles). Training outside BOVTS: Biology and BA in Architecture from The Oslo School of Studies at the University of Illinois at
Paris BS and Anthropology BA at Southern Methodist University, Architecture and Design. Urbana-Champaign.
BOVTS: Lady Macbeth Acting at Berg Studios with Gregory Berger-Sobeck of Yale
in Macbeth, Arkadina in Drama, Playhouse West Studio4 NYC.
Kossim Osseni Mark Yeates
The Seagull, Marianne in
Troilus Pandarus
Constellations. Pre-BOVTS: Kelsey James BOVTS: Trigorin in The Seagull, BOVTS: Brutus in Julius
Hermione in The Winter’s Tale Ajax Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, M Caesar, Trigorin in The
(Naked Shakes), Jess in Hookman and Ming BOVTS: M/W in Lungs, Arkadina in The in Lungs. Pre-BOVTS: TV – The Seagull. Pre-BOVTS:
Ming in The World of Extreme Happiness (both Seagull. Pre-BOVTS: Gilmer in Godspell Blacklist, Sesame St; Film – Chained Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet
at Performing Arts Theater), Vampi in Into the (C.A.S.T. Program), Green Snake in The For Life, Recombined; Theatre – (China tour - Australian
Beautiful North (Hatlen Theater), Dunyasha in White Snake and Iris/Aphrodite in Love of the Asagai in A Raisin in the Sun (Heights Players), International Opera Company), Benedick
The Cherry Orchard (UCSB Studios). Training Nightingale (both at Motyer-Fancy Theatre), Ahmadou in Outcry (IamAvoice Theatre Co), David in Much Ado About Nothing and Algernon
outside BOVTS: BFA in Acting (UC Santa Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Zama Kor in The in It Takes a Village to Raise Hell (Roy Arias Studios). in The Importance of Being Earnest (both
Barbara). Apple Kingdom (both at Canmore Summer Theatre Festival). Training outside BOVTS: BS in Economics and with Artefact Theatre Co.), Gibson in Mr
Training outside BOVTS: BA with Distinction in Drama, Math (Salem State University). Burns: A Post Electric Play (Lightning Jar
Christopher Dalton Minor in Classics/English (Mount Allison University). Theatre) and Sweets in Mojo (Patalog
Nestor/ King Priam Christina Rayner Theatre Co.). Training outside BOVTS: Full
BOVTS: Macbeth in Macbeth, Erin McQueen Hector Time Program (16th Street Actors Studio),
Roland in Constellations. Pre- Agamemnon BOVTS: Olivia in Twelfth Night, Young Actors Studio (National Institute of
BOVTS: William Shakespeare BOVTS: W in Lungs, Nina in The Seagull, Dramatic Art).
Nina in The Seagull, W in Lungs.
in Shakespeare In Love, Joseph Cassius in Julius Caesar. Pre-BOVTS: A Young Pre-BOVTS: Hazel Conway in
in Here Comes The Dreamer, Woman in Machinal (Halifax Fringe/ Circle Time and the Conways (Gallagher
Mr. Gilmer in To Kill A Mockingbird, Co-star in Back Theatre), Seanti in Drums & Organs, Academy of Performing Arts/
Messiah (Netflix), supporting role in Waiting Emilia in The Man of Mode, Favilla in Orlando Carving in Ice), Sally Banner in The Chapel Perilous
Room (Official Selection 2019 Cannes Film (all at The Arts Centre/ Fountain School of Performing Arts). (Clarence Street Theatre/Toi Wāhine Festival),
Festival). Training outside BOVTS: The Training outside BOVTS: BA Combined Honours in Acting Hope Cladwell in Urinetown (The Meteor/Bold
4th Wall Acting Studio – two years, Nashville and Anthropology (Dalhousie University), Puppetry Intensive Theatre). Training outside BOVTS: BA in Theatre
Acting Studio – two years. (Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia). and BMus in Voice (University of Waikato).
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CREATIVES,
PRODUCTION &
TECHNICAL TEAMS
Director Gemma Fairlie* Costume Assistants/ Makers (and Dressers*)
Angelica Robinson*, Charlotte Rowen, Laetitia BOVTS he has directed Can’t Take artist development and True
Assistant Directors Imy Wyatt Corner & Gemma Fairlie My Eyes Off You (BOVTS Online), Name Theatre, which looks at how
Frazer Meakin Gorget*, Maisie Higgins, Ruby Nex, Ruth Ferns- Director (visiting an interactive digital production, environmental and political issues
Duncan, Saskia Bath* & Susannah Pearce* professional) and Katie Johnstone by Luke Barnes intertwine and connect.
Set Designer Eliza Podesta Gemma has (The Wardrobe Theatre). Over
Supervising Scenic Artist Gina Hammersley
Costume Designer Tish Mantripp directed Christmas, he went on placement Eliza Podesta
Scenic Artists Leri Tecwyn & Rowan Batoctoy throughout with the Wardrobe Ensemble Set Designer
Lighting Designer Mary Bennett the UK and abroad, working and was Assistant Director on Eliza is graduating
Camera Operators Willow Digweed, Maisy Harbert, on Shakespeare, new writing, their production of The Great from the BA
Sound Designer Rosie Maynard physical theatre, circus and Gatsby (The Wardrobe Theatre).
Chris Monks & Danni Davis Production Arts
musical theatre. During her Upon graduating, Frazer hopes to course at BOVTS,
Fight Director Jonathan Howell†
Digital Coordinator & Editor Dave Taylor† career, as both director and assist on larger-scale productions specialising in set
associate director, she has worked while creating his own work that design and prop making. This year
Voice Coaches Carol Fairlamb† &
Vision Mixer Dan Knipe for companies including: Royal continues to push the parameters she has designed four shows for
Stephanie Rose Beltran Shakespeare Company, Royal of theatre as an art form. the School, including set design
Gallery Production Assistant Tabitha Dodds Court Theatre, Theatre 503, New
Production Manager Ed Wilson† for Troilus and Cressida, set and
Stream Sound Operator Rosie Maynard
Vic Theatre, Pitlochry Festival Imy Wyatt costume design for Can’t Take
Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre
Assistant Production Manager Leila Glen Corner My Eyes Off You (BOVTS Online),
Lighting Operator Adrianne Broadgate and The Orange Tree Theatre. In and production design for The
Assistant Director
Production Supervisor Ruth Sidery† addition to her directing, she is
Imy is a graduating Book Club (BOVTV). She was also
Sound Operator Sophie Robinson also a choreographer, movement
director from props supervisor for Far From the
Stage Manager Frederick MacLeod director and dramaturg. She is Madding Crowd (The Redgrave
the MA course at
Covid Supervisors Beshlie Thorp† & Alice Dillon† the Artistic Director of Light the Theatre). Upon graduating Eliza
Deputy Stage Manager Frances Ashton BOVTS, who makes playful and
Fuse and a regular Educational plans to continue within this
Production Photography Craig Fuller Photography* pertinent theatre. She works
Practitioner for the Royal area and gain further industry
Assistant Stage Mangers Elliot Paris-Hamilton, primarily with new writing and
Shakespeare Company, The experience in design and art
relevant classics. Previous credits
Matthew Newcombe, Lydia Morgan, Miranda Sellers We’d like to extend our thanks to the following individuals and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, LIPA departments.
groups whose support of this production is much appreciated: for BOVTS include Chef by Sabrina
as well as BOVTS.
Production Electrician Alastair Barrows Active Lifestyle Centres, Alyssa Van Delle, Arbor Ales, Bristol Mahfouz (The Wardrobe Theatre)
Blades, Chipping Sodbury School, Coldharbour Gallery, KP and devised piece - Banksy, A Tish Mantripp
Construction Manager Kirk Bishop Frazer Meakin Portrait of Bristol (BOVTS Online). Costume Designer
Badges and Trophies Ltd, OYO Flagship The Regency Hotel
Assistant Director She has directed shows at Tish studied
Bristol, Saresh Singh, Tiger Trophies, University of Bristol
Prop Making Supervisor Holly Stevens Frazer is a director theatres including Theatre503, Costume and
Hockey and Mixed Lacrosse Clubs, Jess & John Waring,
and theatre maker Southwark Playhouse, North Wall Set Design at the
Costume Supervisor Jasmine Barron Westberries Hockey Club. Special thanks to Sue Ellicott, John
based in Bristol.
Mauchline, George Malin and all staff at the Redgrave Theatre Arts Centre and International Arts University,
He creates work Theatre, Frankfurt. She is co- Bournemouth and graduated in
Costume Makers Charlotte Weiss and Isabel Cope who have worked with BOVTS to make this production possible.
for all ages and is passionate about artistic director of Swings & 2019. In the year before starting at
Set construction and prop making undertaken by first year
the theatrical experience. While at Roundabouts - which supports BOVTS, she broadened her skillset
* Visiting industry professional † BOVTS staff Production Arts students.
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as a theatre designer/maker, gain further experience working and Far From the Madding placement with Cardiff’s Bay
Isabel Cope
creating art installations for as an accent and dialect coach for Alastair Crowd (The Redgrave Theatre); Productions and was a scenic
Costume Maker
outdoor festivals, working in prop film and television. Barrows making and supervising for artist on BOVTS’s production of
Isabel is
houses and designing for touring Production Kyoto (The Wardrobe Theatre); Hedda (Bristol Old Vic mainstage).
completing her
theatre shows. At BOVTS, Tish Leila Glen Electrician and as costume assistant for Previous experience also includes
final year at
chose to specialise her training Assistant Alastair is Macbeth (TIE tour), Her Naked Skin Gifford’s Circus touring shows
BOVTS on the
in puppetry, designing & making Production specialising (Circomedia) and The Laramie Moon Songs and The Hooley, as well
BA (Hons) top-up in Costume
puppets for online production of Manager in lighting as a Production Project (Weston Studio, Bristol Old as assistant scenic painter roles
for Theatre, Film and Television.
The Pied Piper. Previous credits for Leila is specialising Electrician in his final year at Vic). She has completed a week- on Starz’ The Spanish Princess 2
She is currently working on her
BOVTS include designer for I Hate in production BOVTS. He has already worked long work placement in Bristol & Netflix’s Bridgerton, along with
final project centring around
Alone (The Wardrobe Theatre), management in her final year at on two shows in his third year - Costume Service’s workroom various event and festival work.
1890s women’s sportswear.
directed by Jessy Roberts as part BOVTS and is working as Assistant Hedda (Bristol Old Vic mainstage) this year, and prior to training
Her previous credits for BOVTS
of the Directors’ Playground Production Manager on all the and Far From the Madding Crowd she undertook work experience Rowan include Costume Supervisor
productions. summer term shows. Previous (The Redgrave Theatre). In his with the costume department on Batoctoy on The Laramie Project (Weston
credits for BOVTS include: Peaky Blinders.
final term, he is also working as Scenic Artist Studio, Bristol Old Vic); Otis and
Mary Bennett Assistant Production Manager on the Production Electrician on Rowan is an Eunice (BOVTS Studios); Poison
Lighting Designer the Directors’ Playground season Troilus and Cressida, Absolute Gina award-winning (The Wardrobe Theatre) and
Mary is (The Wardrobe Theatre), The Pied Scenes (The Marble Factory) and Hammersley graduate of Costume Maker on The Snow
specialising in Piper of Hamelin (BOVTS Online), The Three Seagulls (Bristol Old Supervising Fine Art from Manchester Queen (The Redgrave Theatre)
theatre lighting 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Vic mainstage). Alastair will be Scenic Artist Metropolitan University, and The Life and Adventures of
design and (BOVTS Online, forthcoming) and going on a two week placement Gina graduated in specialising in painting and Nicholas Nickleby (Bristol Old Vic
programming in her third year of the Algorhythm Festival (BOVTS with Spirolux Ltd to gain 2020 with a first- drawing, and is currently a mainstage).
the BA Production Arts at BOVTS. Online); Deputy Stage Manager further experience in electrics, class BA (Hons) degree in Fine student of the MA Scenic Art
She is especially interested in on Far from the Madding Crowd installations of theatre equipment Art Painting and Drawing from course at BOVTS. Over the past
accessible theatre and strives (The Wardrobe Theatre) and
Charlotte
and inspections of theatre and the University of Northampton, few years she has been gaining
to make her work as accessible While Shepherds Watched (Nativity rigging equipment. developing a professional relevant experience and growing
Weiss
as possible. As well as designing Schools Tour). After graduating, practice specialising in figurative her skills and passion for the craft
Costume Maker
lighting for Troilus and Cressida, she hopes to continue her work Charlotte is
Kirk Bishop oil painting and printmaking. through events, courses, and
in her final
Absolute Scenes (The Marble in production management Construction She previously studied vehicle most recently, work placements
Factory, June 2020) and Far and explore work in events and year at BOVTS
Manager repair and refinishing and art at both Rocket Scenery and
from the Madding Crowd (The festivals. specialising in costume making.
Kirk is specialising & design, through which she Codsteaks. Since starting her
Redgrave Theatre) at BOVTS, She has recently been on
in scenic gained many practical skills MA, Rowan has worked as
placement in a workroom with
Mary is also the lighting designer Frederick construction including sculpturing, ceramic Scenic Artist on the BOVTS
Sallyann Dixon and previously
for a tour of Walter and Dulcie MacLeod and management and aims design and metal work. Gina productions of Hedda (Bristol Old
around East Anglia. Mary’s ETC with Sara Fay. Previous credits
Stage Manager to develop skills in theatrical has completed work placements Vic mainstage) and Far From the
console programming credits for BOVTS include: Costume
Frederick is carpentry and metal work. Kirk’s with the Royal Opera House and Madding Crowd (The Redgrave
include The Laramie Project and Supervisor on Hedda (Bristol
specialising previous credits for BOVTS the Royal and Derngate Theatre Theatre).
Nicholas Nickleby – both BOVTS Old Vic mainstage) and Costume
in stage include Construction Assistant in Northampton; most recently
Assistant on Earthquakes in
productions at the Bristol Old Vic. management in his final year for Her Naked Skin (Circomedia) she has been on placement with Holly Stevens London (Weston Studio, Bristol
at BOVTS. Previous credits and The Laramie Project (Weston Cardiff Theatrical Services. Upon Prop Making Old Vic) and The Snow Queen (The
Stephanie for BOVTS include: Stage Studio, Bristol Old Vic). Other completing her MA at BOVTS, Supervisor Redgrave Theatre). Charlotte
Rose Beltran Manager on the book on Banksy, credits for BOVTS include the LX Gina would like to explore scenic Holly is hopes to gain further experience
Voice Coach A Portrait of Bristol (BOVTS Operator for The Caucasian Chalk art within film, television and completing in menswear and cutting.
Stephanie is Online), Production Assistant Circle (Tobacco Factory Theatres) animation, as well as gain further her final year
currently working on Far From the Madding Crowd and ASM for Hedda (Bristol Old experience in theatre. specialising in props. She hopes
towards her MFA (The Redgrave Theatre), Stage Vic mainstage). Following his to go on to continue working as a
in Professional Manager on North of Providence graduation, Kirk is hoping to Leri Tecwyn props or art department trainee
Voice Studies. While at BOVTS, & Dolores (Bristol Arts Channel) complete a placement at Cardiff Scenic Artist in film and TV. Previous credits for
she has had the opportunity to and Construction Supervisor on Theatrical Services. Leri is currently BOVTS include: Props Supervisor
voice coach on the Algorhythm Earthquakes In London (Weston a student on on 20,000 Leagues Under the
Festival: Can’t Take My Eyes off You Studio, Bristol Old Vic). Frederick Jasmine Barron the MA Scenic Sea (BOVTS Online), Production
(BOVTS Online), as well as assist has also worked at the Salisbury Costume Art course at Designer on graduate film The
at the Wardrobe Theatre and Playhouse as a casual technician Supervisor BOVTS. She previously studied Book Club (BOVTV) and Art
coach private lessons. In addition, since 2017. Jasmine’s previous at the University of the West of Department Coordinator on short
she has recently taught accent theatrical credits England (UWE Bristol), graduating films, Dreamers, Tomorrow and
workshops at both Falmouth at BOVTS include with a BA in Illustration in 2014, Gracie Jones (BOVTV). She has also
and Bath Spa universities. Upon costume making on The Snow subsequently going on to work worked as Production Designer
graduating, Stephanie hopes to Queen (The Redgrave Theatre) as a children’s book illustrator. on her co-created independent
She has recently completed a short film, Hotline.
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COSTUME &
this play between two
warring American high school
football teams. We saw a link
To find out more about
SET DESIGN
between how American high
full-time training
courses at BOVTS,
schools glorify sport and
please visit: oldvic. athleticism and the way in
ac.uk/course-finder. which the Greeks and Trojans
worshipped and adored their
heroes and warriors during
the Trojan War.
What have been the most
Tish Mantripp, modern society and
challenging aspects of the
Costume Designer, Shakespeare’s writing. We
design process?
and Eliza Podesta, looked at how educational
Tish: It’s been challenging
Set Designer, are institutions are a way in which
designing costumes for a
graduating students you can examine a larger
play with such a vast cast
from Bristol Old Vic society on a micro-level; it’s a
of characters. Many of the
Theatre School. Tish place where both values and
L-R: Tish, Eliza actors have swapped gender
is completing the MA prejudices are learnt.
to play their characters, which
in Performance Design Where did you start with Eliza: There are lots of
has been great fun. The team
whilst Eliza is in her final the design for Troilus and similarities between war
worked with drag kings and
year of the BA (Hons) in Cressida? and school, for instance,
drag queens to help the
Production Arts. Here, Tish: The design process popularity, fights, drama and
they outline their vision actors get into the physicality
started with several gossip. Through this, we were
for the production, and of the characters, but the a completely new, refreshing gap between what is
conversations with the able to bring the world of
discuss how this has been costume design will also have take on Shakespeare. The considered costume
Director, Gemma Fairlie, Ilium High to life.
realised for the stage. a crucial part to play in how show is extremely physical and what is considered
drawing parallels between Tish: We decided to relocate
these characters are brought – it fizzes and crackles with a prop. This has become
to life. the charged energy of teen an exciting collaboration
Eliza: The most challenging love, and then gallops along opportunity between
part of the design process at quite a pace on the sports production arts and
has been figuring out how field – where the two warring costume students at
to make so many different factions meet. BOVTS, working together
locations work on the stage. Eliza: They can expect to realise my designs. One
Through collaborations with a colourful and modern costume I am particularly
all the different departments adaptation of a classic excited about is the
we have adapted the main Shakespeare play. They will Chimera – a mythical lion,
high school gym to also work be transported into another goat and snake hybrid
as a principal’s office, a house, world of energy, passion and beast – which is the ‘Greek
a football field and many secrets! United’ football mascot
more. worn by the character
Do you have a favourite Thersites. Seeing it come
What can the audience aspect of the design? to life over the last couple
expect from your design? Tish: A lot of the designs of weeks has been a real
Tish: The audience can expect for this show bridge the treat!
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MA
paint, to create an illusion for the placement I completed Stewart (Head of Scenic
SPOTLIGHT ON:
the audience – it’s important in April in a leading scenic Art) has been extremely
SCENIC ART
Level: postgraduate that our work reads well from workshop has provided a supportive in connecting us
Duration: 3 terms, a distance. We often look at deeper understanding of with industry professionals.
full-time the real surface if possible working in the industry. The course has been an
Applications open:
or will find a photographic Working on the School’s incredible experience and
Sept 2021 for entry in
Sept 2022 reference to work towards productions has helped excellent preparation for my
creating naturalistic surfaces me gain confidence in future career!
- such as brick, rust and the understanding how
old gym flooring. Nothing is professional productions To find out more, please see
left unpainted – we even paint are staged – and Cathy oldvic.ac.uk/course-finder
wood to look more like wood!
Bristol Old Scenic Artist on Troilus and sample pieces, and then
Vic Theatre Cressida, explains more. work on the set – but as the
What have been your
School’s Supervising Scenic Artist, I’m
favourite aspects of the MA
intensive, What does the role of also responsible for costs,
course at BOVTS?
one-year Supervising Scenic Artist ordering materials and
Throughout my MA, I’ve
vocational entail? working out which tasks need
really enjoyed the painting
course in The role involves organising to come next.
projects that have been
Scenic Art the scenic art team, ensuring
set in between shows, in
is unique in the UK. Taught we have the correct materials What should the audience
particular my recent spray
at the School’s specialist and planning ahead to look out for in Troilus and
project and the Old Master
scenic workshops in complete the set by the Cressida?
painting project I completed
Bedminster, the course deadline. This includes We’ve used many scenic
in December (both pictured).
equips students with communicating with the techniques throughout,
I loved the challenges these
the specialist skills construction team and aimed at making surfaces
pieces brought – and they
transferable to careers in set designer and updating look as convincing and
allowed us to reveal our
scenic art for theatre, film, the scenic art team on any believable as possible.
personality through finished
television, animation, changes. We continue to The majority of our work
pieces. In March, we returned
opera and ballet. Gina work as a team to generate involves texturing, either
to the workshops after the
Hammersley, Supervising ideas, experiment with with physical materials or
Covid-19 lockdown and it’s
been wonderful to work
collaboratively again and to
work together to generate new
ideas. I’ve been really excited
to work on the shows for the
summer term.
How has the course
prepared you for your future
career?
All the theatre techniques we
have learnt can additionally be
adapted for film and TV, and
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