Vikki Chandler

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I am a freelance stage manager based in Cardiff but I travel around the UK for productions.
I graduated with a BA in Performance and Professional Practice in 2009 and studied for my MA in Stage and Event Management 2018 - 2019 at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama pending a thesis based on my work in industry.
I have had a long and varied career within the arts and education, beginning as a performer and then moving into education working with children and young people of all ages. I have worked in primary, secondary and college level education as well as teaching theatre, singing, TV&Film and LAMDA for arts organisations alongside my main employment.
I have frequently juggled multiple jobs and in order to do this successfully I have had to hone my organisation and time management skills.
I have worked in multiple sectors such as care, education and retail, doing whatever it took to make ends meet, whilst pursuing my career in theatre.
The realisation that I wanted to become a stage manager began with a tour as Stage Manager with Raised Eyebrows production of 'The Little Bookshop Boy' Which toured libraries in Gloucestershire and Devon in 2015.
From there I decided to learn everything I could, shadow and eventually re-train in order to make it my full time job.
I am creative, a strong communicator and problem solver. I also consider myself to have a high level of empathy, I listen first, talk later. I am able to be a team member as well as a leader. I believe in encouraging and supporting those I work with.
Professional development is important to me, I am a lifelong learner, so there is always a new skill I want to learn. I take something new away from every job/experience I have.
In terms of my professional stage management experience, I have so far worked on plays, actor/musician shows, opera, musicals, pantomime, children's theatre, small tours, TIE, puppetry, outdoor, promenade and site specific theatre. My aim is to be as versatile as possible but also just to see what I enjoy working on the most!
I regularly work as an ASM/ DSM and have more recently moved into CSM roles, where I can put my empathy and caring nature to work!
My most recent roles have included DSM on a new musical 'The Third Man' at the Menier Chocolate Factory and most recently as ASM Bookcover on Branwen:Dadeni which is also a new musical but this time in the welsh language. I called two of the shows whilst on tour and I had a very busy ASM track which included bringing furniture on and offstage in costume. I frequently switch between roles as I enjoy aspects of all areas of stage management.

I am looking for new stage management opportunities from January 2024.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki-louise-chandler-5ab20126/

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Additional skills:
First Aid Trained 2021, Q Lab (basic) Microsoft Office, Prop-Making, Score Reading, Mezzo Soprano Singer, LAMDA teacher, Calligraphy/Hand Lettering, COSHH online training, Manual Handling online training.
Mental Health First Aid - Feb 2021
Additional information:
Comfortable leading workshops for Children/Young People, on DBS renewal service

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Secondary Job Title	Stage Manager
Job Titles	Stage Manager, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Props Assistant / Support, Teacher
Years in industry	3 to 6 years
Organisations / Memberships	Equity (UK), SMA (UK)