Alexandra Moon [Tutor / workshop leader]Cardiff |
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| Actors Equity Number M00170484 Since graduating with honours in Drama & Theatre Arts from Middlesex University, Alex has proven to be a versatile and committed drama teacher. As a theatre director, her credits include works by Howard Barker and a successful run on both the Edinburgh and the London Fringe. She is especially skilled at devising and teaching drama and able to build a rapport, motivating students or actors to add value to the rehearsal process to provide professional and timely productions. Her experience of teaching drama includes her most recent roles as Artiste in Residence at St. Peter’s school, Stagecoach Theatre School and “The Space” at Forest Arts Centre. Alex is currently in the final stages of completing her PGCE teaching practice at Coleg Glan Hafren, whilst at Cardiff University. Teaching Experience Artiste in Residence St. Peter’s School September 2002-August 2003 (1 Year contract) Bournemouth. Dorset Responsible for leading drama classes with years 9, 10, GCSE pupils 11 and 12 AS/A2 and AVCE. Running drama classes for local link schools from Reception to year 6. Producing the Community Arts Newsletters as well as running adult evening classes, half term drama workshops and summer school. “The Space” Workshop Leader Forest Arts Centre September 2002-July 2003 New Milton. Hampshire Teaching theatre skills and leading drama workshops with 16-19 year olds. Monday evenings. Drama Teacher Stagecoach Theatre School April 2002-April 2003 Ferndown. Dorset Teaching acting skills to children, 5-16 years old. Saturday mornings. Workshop Leader Forest Forge Theatre Company Various contracts throughout 2002 Ringwood. Hampshire Devising and leading drama workshops in school for children and adults with a range of learning difficulties. Othello-Director Theatre Unlimited (Patron: Dame Judy Dench) January-March 2002 Performance 29th March, Strode Theatre, Street. Somerset Devised and directed two versions of Shakespeare’s play with Year 10 GCSE Pupils at Ansford Community School, castle Carey and Chilton Cantelo School, Yeovil. Puss In Boots-Actor Theatre for Youth October 2000-January 2001 North East England and Scotland Theatre in Education tour of Junior and Primary Schools (ages 5-14 yrs) This included driving, keeping account of expenses, invoicing/taking payment from schools and workshops that sometimes involved working with disabled children or children with special needs. DIRECTING EXPERIENCE Can You Hear The Music? By David Campton De La Salle Theatre. Bournemouth Alex established the first Adult Drama classes at St. Peter’s school as Artiste in Residence. For many of cast it was their first experience of performing on stage. Performance 4th July 2003 Walking Out By Joan Wallace Horla Theatre Company Part of the “Just Desserts” festival of New Writing Rose and Crown Theatre, London Performances 29th October-24th November 2001 Touching Soft Things By Mark Bullock Not Quite Reality Theatre Company Edinburgh Fringe Festival Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh A comedy adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mince and Men.” Performances 6-11th August 2001 Uncle Vanya Adaptation by Howard Barker The Studio. Ivy House. London Performances 23rd-25th May 2000 Antigone Adaptation by Bertolt Brecht The Studio. Ivy House. London Performances 12-13th January 2000 Wounds to the Face By Howard Barker Phoenix Theatre, Ivy House. London Performance 8th December 1999 The Maids By Jean Genet Phoenix Theatre, Ivy House. London Performance 21st October 1998 Closer By Patrick Marber The Studio. Ivy House, London Performance 15th November 1997 Stagecraft Experience Lighting and Sound Operator for “Othello” By William Shakespeare. Strode Theatre, Street. Somerset Performance 29th March 2002 Front Of House Management for the “New Shakespeare Theatre Company” May-Oct 1999 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. London Floor Management/Telephonist for the “BBC National Lottery, Winning Lines” July-Sept 1999 Celador Productions. Fountain Studios. London. Stage Manager for “After Liverpool” By James Saunders Phoenix Theatre, Ivy House. London. Performance 5-7 May 1998 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Cardiff University (2003-June 2004) PGCE/Cert Ed (FE) Drama and Theatre Studies C.A.C.H.E (Council for awards in children’s care and education) Level 2 Playwork Certificate Middlesex University (1997 – 2000) BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts Class 2.1 Poole College. Dorset (1995 –1997) A Level: Theatre Studies, Sociology and English Poole College. Dorset City & Guilds. Information Technology L.A.M.D.A Medals Bronze, Silver and Gold In Acting Poole College Diploma Drama PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 3rd April, 1979 Marital Status: Engaged Nationality: British Driving Licence: Full |
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