Matthew Gardner

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit:

I can use:

About me

I am a freelance stage manager with BA Stage Management Degree at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

I have worked on a variety of different theatrical style productions.

My current interests have been predominantly with new writing productions.

I have a background in technical theatre.

I enjoy being a part of a truly collaborative theatre production community, where all members of the creative team are able to justify their creative decisions in an open and honest forum.

This ideology can be used across any project from a scripted performance to a devised process, from small production teams on fringe productions to larger multi-skilled immersive productions.

I am keen to work with equal employers.

For honest and clear communication with any potential employers I would like to state that:
I recognize as on the Autism Spectrum.
Additional skills:
I have general knowledge of:
Microsoft Office and Apple Software
Power tools,
Analogue sound desks,
Lantern focusing, and have basic training on Zero 88 and ETC lighting desks.

I have experience with QLab though productions that required both with the use of both video and sound.

I also have basic training with sewing machines and basic needlework.

RC Annie training workshops I have participated in:
Blood workshop;
Sword Maintenance,
Blank Firearm information and practice.
Referees:
Details on Request.
Additional information:
I am willing to travel far and wide for projects, which are driven by social political issues and also pushes theatrical performances outside the 'norm' of theatre.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Assistant Stage Manager
Job Titles	Writer, Production Assistant (PA), Stage Manager, Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Set Builder, Lighting Tech / Operator, General Staff
Years in industry	3 to 6 years