Catherine Carpenter

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I have grade 5 tap dancing and grade 4 ballet. I also have a lot of experience doing contemporary and musical theatre dance. I have performed in a couple of dance shows with my dance school up until 2008. Now, I have performed contemporary and tap dance in a multiple of musicals and pantomimes.
I have achieved grade 5 violin, grade 4 trumpet and grade 3 piano.

I had cancer when I was 12 which has been a massive life experience that has had an impact on who I am today. This has helped me channel different emotions and personas over the years.

In January 2014, I set up my own theatre company called 'C&C Productions'. I produced and directed it's first production; 'Starseeker'. Last year, I went on a 'West End Directing course' in London for a week where I learnt valuable skills which I was able to use in the final rehearsals of 'Starseeker' and will continue to use in future projects.

I have worked both back stage and on stage, which I feel has helped me when working as a director or as another member of the crew as I can empathise with both cast and crew to help create a more fluent, understanding and cooperative process. Also, I have knowledge and experience with the technical side of theatre. I have experience as an ASM, DSM and stage manager, as well as designing and operating sound and lighting. This really helps me as a Director, especially during the 'tech run', as I know what is possible to achieve and what may be more of a challenge as well as using the right technical terminology. This also creates a quicker technical process with an understanding shared throughout.

Unique Quirks - I can touch type an average of 57 words per minute and can hulla hoop continuously for 10 minutes non-stop, then I get tired.. but then I can start again!

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