Emily Simmons
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
Technician and Driver
Theatre |
Dick Whittington Wonder Productions |
Tour Around England |
2017 |
Theatre Technician
Theatre |
Various Productions in Receiving House The Palace Theatre, Paignton |
The Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2016 |
Technical Stage Staff
Theatre |
Harmony of the Seas (Takeout)- Royal Theatre, Centre Ice Rink, Aquatheatre) Royal Caribbean International |
Harmony of the Seas (Takeout) |
2016 |
Technical Stage Staff
Theatre |
Navigator of the Seas- Metropolis Theatre Royal Caribbean International |
Navigator of the Seas |
2016 |
Lighting Operator
Theatre |
Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Newton Abbot and District Musical Comedy Society |
Alexandra Theatre |
2016 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Jack and the Beanstalk Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2015 |
Technical Stage Staff
Theatre |
Quantum of the Seas- Two70 Royal Caribbean International |
Quantum of the Seas |
2015 |
Technical Stage Staff
Theatre |
Mariner of the Seas- Savoy Theatre and Studio B (Ice Rink) Royal Caribbean International |
Mariner of the Seas |
2014 |
Head Stage Staff
Theatre |
Mariner of the Seas- Studio B (Ice Rink Theatre) and Savoy Theatre Royal Caribbean International |
Mariner of the Seas |
2014 |
Technical Stage Staff
Theatre |
Mariner of the Seas- Studio B (Ice Rink Theatre) and Savoy Theatre Royal Caribbean International |
Mariner of the Seas |
2013 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
Dr Dolittle Paignton Operatic and Dramatic Society |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2013 |
Stage Manager on Book
Theatre |
Mother Goose Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre |
2012 |
Theatre Operative
Event |
Torbay Children's Festival 2012 Torbay Children's Festival |
Paignton Seafront |
2012 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Dick Whittington Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2011 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Torbay Acting Factory Showcases Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2011 |
Stage Manager
Event |
A Variety Showcase ESW Solutions |
Westland Leisure Centre, Yeovil |
2011 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Bugsy Malone TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2011 |
Theatre Operative
Event |
Torbay Children's Festival 2011 Palace Theatre |
Paignton Seafront |
2011 |
Get-In and Get-Out Crew
Theatre |
The Blues Band ESW Solutions |
The Corn Exchange |
2011 |
Get-Out Crew
Event |
Devon Schools Mixed ESW Solutions |
Westpoint, Exeter |
2011 |
Get-in Crew
Theatre |
And Then There Were None Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2011 |
Theatre Technician
Theatre |
Flash Point ROC, Palace Theatre |
The Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2011 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
A Mad World, My Masters Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Bernie Grant Arts Centre |
2011 |
Lighting Assistant
Theatre |
MT Showcase Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Criterion Theatre |
2011 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
The American Clock Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Jacksons Lane Theatre |
2011 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Cinderella Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2011 |
Get-out Crew
Event |
Various Conferences ESW Solutions |
Riviera International Centre |
2010 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Carousel Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Bernie Grant Arts Centre |
2010 |
Assistant Stage Manger Book Cover
Theatre |
Parade Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Bernie Grant Arts Centre |
2010 |
Theatre Technician
Event |
Torbay Children’s Festival 2010 Palace Theatre |
Paignton Seafront |
2010 |
Lighting and Sound Operator
Event |
Various Summer Shows Hoburne Holiday Park |
Hoburne Holiday Park, Torbay |
2010 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Best Years Of Our Lives New Beginning Productions, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2010 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Summertime Spectacular! James & Murphy Productions |
Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth |
2010 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Summertime Spectacular! James & Murphy Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2010 |
Sound and Lighting Assistant
Event |
Charity Event Palace Theatre |
Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton |
2010 |
Followspot Operator, Get-in and Get-out Crew
Theatre |
Mercury Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2010 |
Lighting Designer and Operator
Theatre |
TAF 5 and 6 Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2010 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Jack and the Beanstalk Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Theatre Technician
Event |
Torbay Children’s Festival 2010 Palace Theatre |
Paignton Seafront |
2009 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Summertime Spectacular! James & Murphy Productions, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Jimmy Crickets Buckets of Laughter Show Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Crew, Merchandise Seller
Theatre |
Musicals In Motion Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Lighting and Sound Operator
Theatre |
The Hollow Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Lighting Rigger
Event |
Gormley's Exhibition Palace Theatre |
Torre Abbey, Torquay |
2009 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Ring Out The Bells Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Assistant Sound Engineer
Theatre |
Show Boat Palace Theatre |
Oldway Mansion, Paignton |
2009 |
Lighting and Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Superheroes V Supervillains TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Lighting and Followspot Operator
Theatre |
The Seven Deadly Sins TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Followspot Operator, Crew
Theatre |
Sean O’Farrell Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Stage Crew
Theatre |
Hello Dolly! TOADS |
Princess Theatre, Torquay |
2009 |
Lighting and Sound Operator
Theatre |
Situation Comedy Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2009 |
Followspot Operator, Crew
Theatre |
Jack and the Beanstalk TAODS |
Totnes Civic Hall |
2009 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Aladdin Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Lighting Designer, Sound Operator
Theatre |
Cinderella Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Theatre Technician
Theatre |
Braeside Nursery Nativity and Christmas Show Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Lighting and Sound Operator
Theatre |
Daisy Pulls It Off Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Theatre Technician
Theatre |
TAF Showcase 2008 TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Lighting Designer and Operator
Theatre |
Magic, A Kind Of Queen Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Lighting and Sound Operator
Theatre |
Gas Light Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Theatre Technician
Theatre |
Shakespeare School’s Festival Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Just Biggins! Christopher Biggins, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Lighting Designer and Operator
Theatre |
That’s Entertainment! Trevor Ward Foundation, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Sound Operator
Theatre |
Kid’s Musical Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Steve Laister and Friends Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Magic of the Movies Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Aladdin Jnr. TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Sound and Lighting Designer and Operator
Theatre |
The Music Mill Show Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Sound and Lighting Operator
Theatre |
Black Coffee Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
West Side Story POADS, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Lighting and Sound Operator
Theatre |
The Anniversary Bijou, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
The Best of British Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2008 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Sleeping Beauty Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2007 |
Sound Assistant
Theatre |
Dick Whittington Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2007 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Les Miserables POADS, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2007 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Gerry Cottle’s WOW! Gerry Cottle, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2007 |
Crew
Theatre |
High School Musical TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2007 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Dick Whittington Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Riviera International Centre, Torquay |
2006 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Cinderella Paignton Pantomime Productions |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2005 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Tribute to Matt Monro Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2005 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
The Rocking with Laughter Show Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
2005 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Guys and Dolls Jnr. TAF, Palace Theatre |
Palace Theatre, Paignton |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
---|---|---|
2015 | Levels 1, 2 and 4 (Level 3 not available) Rigging and Automation Training | Chicago Flyhouse Incorporated, Royal Caribbean Internationa |
2011 | Pyrotechnics Safety Training Course | JustFX |
2011 | BA in Technical Theatre | Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
2008 | Intermediate Sound Course | BECTU |
2008 | Intermediate Lighting Course | BECTU |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Multiplay
I can use: Show Magic, Hog 3 And 4 Lighting Console, Zero88 Frog Lighting Console, Mechatronic’S Arlacon Stage Panel And Studio B Panel, Waagner Biro Cat Systems, Multiplay, Zero 88 Orb, ETC Ion
About me
I started my interest in theatre at a very young age, becoming particularly interested in the technical aspects. After volunteering (later on gaining a paid role), at the Palace Theatre in Paignton, I knew that this was what I wanted to pursue a career in. After many years working on various shows, including annual summer shows, pantomimes, events and local productions I decided that my particular interests lay in Stage Management and Lighting.Whilst studying at Mountview Academy of theatre Arts I gained valuable experience in all of the aspects of Stage Management, as well as Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume and Scenic Painting. This has given me a thorough understanding of professional show practice and has also allowed me to build on my creative skills. I believe that this background has allowed me to become a better all-round technician who understands and values each technical department. Since graduating I have enjoyed putting my new knowledge into practice on a variety of shows.
I am always looking for opportunities to learn new skills and feel that the time is right to establish a career within the professional theatre industry. I believe that with both my educational credentials and work experience I would be an asset to any company.
Additional skills:
Have a full, clean, driving licence.
Own a current Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate.
Experience working on an ice show, including laying, patching, scraping and melting the ice rink.
Experienced operating and maintaining performer flying systems.
Score-reading skills.
Have attended an Automation Overview for Stage Managers course.
Prop sourcing and making.
Basic Stage Combat (including writing blocking), Construction (Carpentry and MIG Welding), Scenic Painting, Wardrobe Maintenance and Dressing skills.
Experience operating a pit to timecode.
Knowledge and Experience of Hemp and Counterweight flying systems.
Experienced Followspot Operator, Lighting Operator.
Confident rigging and focusing Lighting.
Setting up and operating sound systems.
Confident working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Photoshop, AutoCAD and WYSIWYG, basic ProTools and Audacity.
Manual Handling and Health and Safety knowledge.
Attended JustFX Pyrotechnics Safety Training Course in 2011. I am also experienced with using Pyrotechnics within performances.
Industry awards:
When applying for Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts I gained a DADA Scholarship to help cover the costs.
Whilst working on Paignton Pantomime Productions removed production of 'Dick Whittington' our technical team won The Stage Electrics Award for Technical Achievement.
Referees:
Available on Request
Additional information:
Attended an Automation Overview for Stage Managers Course in 2011.
Atteneded JustFX Pyrotechnics Safety Training Course in 2011 and 2008.
Attended BECTU Intermediate Lighting Course and BECTU Intermediate Lighting Course in 2008.
Attended Basic Sign Language Course in 2008.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Pyrotechnician |
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Job Titles | Theatre Technician, Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Lighting Tech / Operator, Props Assistant / Support, Props Buyer, Props Master, Production Support, Stage Manager, Production Assistant (PA) |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | ASP (UK) |