Craig McCurdy

Education

Equipment

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About me

I have been working in theatre since 2007. I started in the front of house department at the Playhouse Theatre in the West End in January that year after being made redundant from my job as a printer. It was then that I gained an interest in theatre and decided that I would like to pursue a career as a technician. I was employed as a trainee technician at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley in October later that year. This was a great opportunity and I learnt a lot about all aspects of working backstage including taking part in fit ups and get outs as well as working on shows as either part of the stage crew, flying, follow spotting and operating the lighting board. After finishing my apprenticeship I worked mainly as a casual technician at the Churchill and at Richmond and Wimbledon Theatres. I also worked for Pirate Crew where I gained experience in many different theatre jobs including touring with "In The Night Garden" for two Summer seasons. In October 2012 I returned to work back at the Churchill as a full time technician where I further developed my skills, particularly in management. Since then I have been on tour with "The Play That Goes Wrong" as a Technical ASM which was later transferred to the West End at the Duchess Theatre.
I am hard working, loyal, conscientious and honest and I have the ability to learn things very quickly. I am self-motivated and I work well as an individual or as a team member and I have good leadership skills.
Referees:
Available on request.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Technician
Job Titles	Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Stage Manager, Production Support, Set Builder, Lighting Tech / Operator, General Staff, Automation / Flying
Years in industry	6+ years