Laura Dorling

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About me

From a young age I have always shown an interest in the theatre; I grew up taking part in the Castle Youth Theatre in Wellingborough from the age of 7.
My passion for backstage and stage management started on my first project, being stage manager for a connections play, 'Drama, Baby' - this was the stepping stone to finding something that I enjoyed. The following year I volunteered as a young leader for the youth theatre and undertook more projects as a Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) like 'Fame Jr' and 'It snows'.
Shortly after these projects I joined and helped create a new theatre company 'GLJ Theatre'. It was here that I started as a stage manager (still voluntary) for different community shows, open for those aged 7+. These included Alice the Musical (By Paul Boyd), Pinocchio and Beauty and the Beast.
I was also DSM and Assistant Director for the youth theatre shows including Aladdin and James and Giant Peach - working with 20 young people in both shows to create a performance open for public audiences to enjoy. The skills I acquired through these projects required me to learn skills both quickly and independently.
Furthermore, with this company I have also mentored a young person to be an inspiring DSM. This included teaching them how to take notes, write reports, create 'the book' and call a show.; this young person is now at college to study technical theatre.
As well as working backstage on many projects, in 2016 I had the opportunity to be a performer in a show for a 20 day run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Which means, not only can I work with the backstage crew, I can also support those on the stage.
To this day I still participate in a theatre company myself - most recently performing a play named 'House of Fog' and 'Ali and the Alien's
In the last year I was also given the opportunity to be the Rehearsal Stage Manager for Enchanted Entertainments and their production of Cinderella. I worked with the director and crew within the theatre to create a prompt script; part-take in the get in for company; provide daily calls for cast members and inform the stage manager of any potential problems (and solutions to these)
Additional skills:
- Basic Qlab programming and operation. Accustomed to operating sound during performances.
- First aid trained (12hr course with Paediatric)
- Experienced working with children
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Referees:
Name: Guy Pascall
Job Title: Co-Producer of Enchanted Entainments
'Details available on request'

Name: Gary L Johnson
Job Title: Artistic Director of GLJ Theatre
'Details available on request'

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Assistant Stage Manager
Job Titles	Stage Manager
Years in industry	less than a year