Gemma Lark

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit:

I can use:

About me

Since gaining my degree, a BDA(design), at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) in 2009, I've been working in Australia, UK and USA as a freelance set and props designer, puppet maker, scenic artist and set dresser for theatre, Circus and television.

Additionally, I am a trained clown/vaudeville performer and in 2011 formed a two-handed theatre company in Melbourne Australia. Smallpox Theatre specializes in site specific, emersive theatre that utilises dilapidated industrial spaces and converts them into interactive performance venues. Being an entirely self produced company, both parties have been required to wear many a hat, both on stage and off, and by doing so, we have successfully toured shows to on a national and international level around Australia and the U.S.

Within the company, my roles include:
set, props and costumes design and construction
Scenic artist
Puppet maker
Co-Director
Writer
Choreographer
Lighting designer
Live foley
Website designer
Graphic designer
Tour manager and Co-Producer

The experience of running a small company instilled in me the importance of versatility and creative ingenuity. I'm a practitioner with many strings to my bow and always excited at the prospect of adding more.

I am quick on my feet, have a sunny disposition and genuinely love what I do, making me an easy and enjoyable critter to work with.

I thrive working in large crews but also work happily and confidently when left to my own devices.

I additionally have extencive experience working site crew, art department and front of house for multiple festivals and Circus (Adelaide fringe - Garden of Unearthly Delights, Burning Man, Circus Oz, London Wonderground etc.)
Additional skills:
Millinary
Sculpting
Tattoo design
Balloon twisting
Fairy floss spinning
General tom-foolery
Pie making.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Set Designer
Job Titles	Props Buyer, General Wigs, Teacher, General Staff, Creative Director, Set Builder, Set Artist / Designer, Set Dresser, Props Assistant / Support, Prop Maker, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Costume / Costume Support, Costumer Maker, Costume Designer, Make-up Artist, Stage Manager
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	Australia