Ben Stitson
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Follow Spot
Performing Arts |
Russel Howard Live The Portsmouth Guildhall |
|
| 2021 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
What it is - Theatre Inc Estelle Palmer / Chichester College |
Chichester University Show Room |
| 2021 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Shadow Factory Christopher Langrish & Damon Wakelin / Chichester College |
Riverside Theatre |
| 2021 |
Sound 1
Theatre |
L1 Performing Arts Estelle Palmer / Chichester College |
Chichester College Live Room |
| 2021 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
L2 Dance Chichester College |
Chichester College Live Room |
| 2021 |
Follow Spot 1
Theatre |
Pinnochio Dale Rooks / Chichester Festival Youth Theatre |
Chichester Festival Theatre |
| 2020 |
General Crew/Rigger
Performing Arts |
Concert in the Park Chichester Festival Theatre |
Oaklands Park, Chichester |
| 2020 |
Tech Manager
Theatre |
Bring It On! Chichester College |
Riverside Theatre |
| 2020 |
LX Designer & Operator
Theatre |
A-Level Showcase Isobel Higlett & Damon Wakelin / Chichester College |
Riverside Theatre |
| 2019 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
When Sasha Got Swept Up The Chimney Lorraine Hepburn / Mayville High School |
Linda Owens Hall |
| 2019 |
Sound 2
Performing Arts |
Chichester Stars Chichester College |
The Minerva (CFT) |
| 2018 |
Follow Spot 1
Theatre |
High School Musical: On Stage! Lorraine Hepburn & Candice Doughty / Mayville High School |
The Kings Theatre, Southsea |
| 2018 |
Lx Operator
Performing Arts |
Portsmouth School's Music Festival Portsmouth Guildhall |
|
| 2017 |
Head of Sound
Theatre |
Bugsy Malone (The Musical) Lorraine Hepburn / Mayville High School |
Linda Owens Hall |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Production Arts: Stage Management & Technical Theatre | Chichester College |
| 2019 | GCSEs (9 Inc. Maths & English) | Mayville High School |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I am a hardworking team member who works hard to ensure that deadlines are met and that the work is to a high standard. I am good at working both as a team member and as an individual and always strive to achieve a great end result. I have experience working in both small and large venues with a multitude of equipment.I typically work full-time/casual in-venue but am also capable of both touring, and freelance work.
Referees:
Available upon request.
Additional information:
I work across the board in Stage Management, Lighting, and Sound. For Lighting I have a good working knowledge of the AvoLites Titan consoles (Primarily the Tiger Touch 2 and the Arena) and the ETC EOS consoles (Primarily the ION). As far as sound goes, I have previously worked on Soundcraft, Yamaha, and Midas and am confident on all of these.
- Completed 'Manual Handling' training as part of my course at Chichester College
- Completed 'Working at Height' training as part of my course at Chichester College
- First Aid Trained until October 2023
- Full UK Driving License
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Events Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Prop Maker, Health & Safety, Rigger, Events Management / Support, Marketing / PR, Social Media Manager, Carpenter, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Set Builder, Set Artist / Designer, Props Assistant / Support, Props Buyer, Video Editor, Props Master, Dubbing Editor / Mixer, Sound Assistant, Sound Designer, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer / Recordist, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Manager, Showrunner, Visual Effects (VFX) Artist |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
| Organisations / Memberships | SMA (UK) |