Chantelle Walton

Education

Equipment

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About me

A passionate and committed multi-skilled theatre technician, I am looking for an opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to prove myself in the industry. Enthusiastic and ambitious, I am naturally proactive, organised and conscientious.
Additional skills:
CORE ABILITIES

> Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of working in the theatre environment, and being a fast learner with experience, adapt easily to different spaces, situations and paces;
> Knowledge and understanding of manual handling and working at height, plus the physical
abilities of strength, endurance and dexterity to do so efficiently;
> Great communication and keen listening skills to follow directions, and great comprehension
in reading instructions and interpreting ground/ grid plans for bringing them to realisation;
> Seasoned and dependable leadership skills in prioritising, delegating and problem solving;
> Focused, vigilant and time-conscious, as well as a motivated and determined temperament
necessary to work and keep calm under pressure;
> Creativity and imagination, with meticulous attention to detail essential to designing and
constructing a variety of props and scenery.

HARD SKILLS

> Stage Management: Confident Stage Crew/ ASM skills in sourcing, making, organising and repairing props; Managing wings; Setting props and scenery; Marking up; Operating haze machines and hemp rigging fly systems; Knowledge in making stage food, drinks and blood.
> Scenic Art: Painting Techniques: Fine art; Marbling; Woodgraining; Trompe l’oeil. Other: Texturing (idenden; artex; vermiculite etc) to create realistic scenery; Using geometry to create stencils for printing patterns i.e. tiles; Designing/ crafting scale models.
> Construction: Machinery Trained & Experienced In: Radial arm saw; Bench saw; Circular saw; Band saw; Miter saw; Router; Jigsaw; Cordless drill; Mortise and tenon drill; Electric sander; Electric planer; Compressed air gun. Other: Comprehension and experience in making safe and durable flats using the appropriate joints.
> Props: Making latex masks; Polycarving and adding cloth mache, texturing and painting to create lightweight props and set pieces; Reupholstering chair seats; Stripping, repainting and glazing wooden furniture.
> Costume: Ability to follow costume patterns to make a period shirt and waist coat; Sewing by hand or machine, including overlockers; Costume design.
> Lighting & Sound: Rigging; Cutting gels; Followspotting; Operating Ovation 4D lighting desk/ Soundcraft mixing desks;
> Digital Production: Mac/ PC; Adobe Photoshop; After Effects; Qlab; Protools; and Audacity.
Industry awards:
BTEC National Diploma in Theatre Production (Technical) - Triple Distinction
Referees:
Available on request.


Crew:
A passionate and committed multi-skilled technician, I am looking for an opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to prove myself in the industry.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Scenic Artist
Job Titles	Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Production Assistant (PA), Stage Manager, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Props Assistant / Support, Set Artist / Designer, Set Builder, Carpenter, Merchandising
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	EU