Venus Raven

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Education

About me

Venus Raven holds a BA degree in Theatre Arts from the American College of Greece and an MA in Theatre Writing, Directing and Performance from the University of York.

Additional Skills

- Working knowledge of Health & Safety Policy, Risk Assessment & Accident Reporting Procedures
- Trained in Basic First Aid
- Trained in Emergency Life Support
- Clean Driving Licence
- IT Proficiency
- Photography
- Stage Management
- Technical Operation
- Lighting Design
- Lighting Plotting, Rigging, Focusing
- Costume Repair
- Set Design
- Set Construction & Carpentry
- Set & Wardrobe Maintenance
- Prop Making/Adapting
- Prop Sourcing
- Art Direction
- Publicity Design
- Stage Makeup
- Score Reading
- Sight Reading
- Workshops
- Video Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpting
- Writing
- Acting
- Singing
- Martial Arts

* "The Theatrical Voice" with Sarah Holden-Boyd (Accidental Festival, Central School of Speech and Drama, 2013)
* "Shakespeare Verse Speaking" with the Factory (Rose Theatre, Kingston, 2011)
* "Improvising Chekhov" with the Factory (Rose Theatre, Kingston, 2011)
* "Playwriting" with Simon Stephens (University of York, 2009)
* "TV Series Writing" with Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (University of York, 2009)
* "Voice Training" with David Careyl (University of York, 2009)
* "Collaborative Writing" with Sam West and Laura Wade (University of York, 2009)
* "Script Writing" with Troels Jakobsen (American College, Athens, 2006)
* "Acting based on David Mamet's Technique" with Troels Jakobsen (American College, Athens, 2005)
* "Improvisational Acting" (American College, Athens, 2003)

Referees

Available upon request

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Lighting Designer
Job Titles	Acting Coach, Admin Assistant, Administrator, Artistic Director, Assistant Director, Assistant Producer, Assistant Stage Manager, AV Technician, Box Office Assistant, Box Office Manager / Supervisor, Box Office Manager, Assistant, Carpenter, Casting Assistant, Casting Director, Choreographer, Company Manager, Company Stage Manager, Costume Assistant, Costume Designer, Costume Maker, Costume Supervisor, Deputy Stage Manager, Director, Director, Assistant, Drama Facilitator, Drama Tutor, Dramaturg, Dresser, Duty Manager, Electrician, Flyman, Front of House / FOH Manager, Fundraiser, General Manager, Lighting Designer, Lighting Director, Lighting Operator, Lighting Programmer, Lighting Technician, Lighting, Followspot Operator, Makeup Artist, Press & Marketing Assistant, Producer, Production Assistant, Production Manager, Production Photographer, Projectionist, Prop Maker, Props Assistant, Props Buyer, Props Manager, Props Supervisor, Rigger, Sales Manager, Scenic Artist, Set Builder, Set Designer, Showcaller, Sound Dep, Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, Sound No.1 / A1, Sound Operator, Sound Technician, Stage Assistant / Stagehand, Stage Door Keeper, Stage Manager, Technical Manager / Director, Technical Stage Manager, Technician, Technician, Assistant, Theatre / Venue Manager, Theatre Administrator, Usher, Video Designer, Wardrobe Assistant, Wigs Assistant, Workshop Supervisor, Writer
Years in industry	6+ years
Company Experience	Children's Theatre, Circus, Cross Cultural Theatre, Educational Theatre, Exhibitions, Forum Theatre, Immersive Theatre, Inclusive Theatre, International Touring Theatre, National Theatre, Regional Theatre, Site Specific Theatre, UK Touring Theatre
Languages Spoken	English, French, Greek, Italian
Experienced In	Ballet, Circus, Comedy, Community, Dance, Devised, Drama, Exhibitions, Experimental , Festival, Fringe, Inclusive Theatre, Live Events, Musicals, New Writing, Opera, Outdoor Events, Pantomime, Revue, Shakespeare, Showcase, Tragedy
Work Permits	EU
Interested in	Cruises, Education, European Tour, Film / TV, Live Events, UK Tour, World Tour
Driving Licences	Standard
Industry Training	First Aid (Any)