JAK COVENTRY

 

A highly motivated and enthusiastic university student currently studying Production Technology and Management at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Seeking both work and employment experience within the theatre and arts industry. Possessing great communication and team working skills. On completion of my studies, I hope to pursue a career in theatre lighting and production electrics.

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Credits:

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Twelfth Night (February 2018) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Chandler Studio Theatre, Glasgow (Production Electrician)

Julius Caesar (January 2018) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Chandler Studio Theatre, Glasgow (Production Electrician)

Jungle Book (December 2017) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, New Athenaeum Theatre, Glasgow (Assistant Stage Manager)

Balm in Gilead – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Chandler Studio Theatre, Glasgow (Deputy Technical Stage Manager)

Ballet Showcase (June 2017) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, New Athenaeum Theatre, Glasgow (Sound No.2)

Die Fledermaus (May 2017)– Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, New Athenaeum Theatre, Glasgow (Assistant Stage Manager)

Chess the Musical (March/April 2017) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, New Athenaeum Theatre, Glasgow (Lighting Technician)

The Snow Queen (December 2016) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, New Athenaeum Theatre, Glasgow (Stage Technician)

The Tide Creeps In (April-July 2016) – Collision Theatre, Buckhaven Theatre and Macrobert Arts Centre (Technical Manager)

And Then I See You (June-August 2016) – Collision Theatre, Buckhaven Theatre and Edinburgh Academy (Technical Manager)

 

 

Theatre/ Events:

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Teaching Assistant (Stage Lighting) – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (February 2018)

Venue Technician at Assembly Hall (Baillie Room) – Assembly Festival (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017)

Venue Technician at Edinburgh Academy (Various Venues) – Fife Youth Arts (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016)     

 

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Education/ Training:

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2016 – 2019                           Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

                                                BA Production Technology and Management

 

2016                                        Pyrotechnics Safety Awareness Course

                                                with JustFX and Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians (ASP)

 

2015                                        Youth Theatre Leader Training (Child Protection and Positive Engagement in the Arts)

                                                with Collision Theatre

 

2011 – 2016                            Buckhaven High School

                                                General education (5 Scottish Highers AAAAB)

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Skills:

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• Good understanding of all technical theatre disciplines, with a more comprehensive knowledge in lighting and stage management

• Have experience in using the following lighting control desks: ETC, GrandMA2, Jester and Avolites Tiger Touch

• Good understanding of lighting networking systems

• Competent at basic theatrical rigging, working at height and using counterweight flying systems

• Working knowledge of theatrical sound systems and a competent QLab user

• Excellent communication and team working skills

• Good initiative and can work under pressure

• Full understanding of electrical laws and health and safety regulations

 

Referees:

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Available on request