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IthraArtistic Director, Saudi Arabia National Day Celebrations
May. 2023 - Oct. 2023Dammam, Eastern, Saudi ArabiaProducer/Director of the highly successful 'Saudi Sing-along' National Day Celebrations, at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities included: + Consulting with the Theatre department at Ithra to develop the focal production of the Saudi National Day celebrations.
+ Consulting with artists including choreographers, stage directors, actors, musicians, poets and dancers to create a unique cultural show for Saudi National Day.
+ Overseeing all elements of the production co-ordinating with technical, creative and financial teams, and outside suppliers, to deliver a world class theatrical experience, that exceeds audience expectations, on time and under budget.
+ Working with the creative and technical team in the theatre, and through the rehearsal and technical rehearsal process, to deliver a world class production for audiences at Ithra and online.
Theatre of Digital ArtArtistic Director - Neo Theatre
Apr. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesArtistic Director for Neo Theatre Pop-up concept at the Theatre of Digital Art. Neo Theatre is a seasonal pop-up project & residency program that aims to support Dubai’s growing performing arts community. Neo Theatre connects our common heritage with our future by introducing new approaches that fuses familiar art practices with interactive technology. Responsibilities in the role included: + Use local and international theatre connections and contacts to promote Neo Pop-Up Theatre call for submissions throughout Dubai based performing arts groups + Encourage high quality and reputable UAE based performing arts groups to submit a proposal for Neo Pop-Up Theatre
+ Liaise with submitting companies to help develop their proposals to be considered by TODA for inclusion in the Neo Pop-Up Theatre programme.
+ Assist and advise TODA creative team on selection of companies for inclusion in the Neo Pop-Up Theatre programme.
+ Assist and advise with negotiations with selected companies for terms of engagement with TODA Pop-Up Theatre season
+ Advise and guide selected companies on the development and rehearsals of their production to make sure the production meets international performance standards.
+ Liaise with selected companies and TODA marketing team to promote upcoming productions for Neo Pop-Up Theatre
+ Liaise with TODA technical production team to make sure all technical requirements for selected productions of Neo Pop-Up Theatre are met and where required help source additional technical help
+ Oversee final technical rehearsals of all productions for Neo Pop-Up Theatre at TODA to make sure they are audience ready and meet international production standards
+ Promote Neo Theatre season throughout the UAE based theatre community and media to boost ticket sales and encourage attendance for the performances of Neo Pop-Up Theatre
+ Hold follow up discussions with performing arts companies and TODA in consideration of future seasons of Neo Pop-Up Theatre at TODA.
ARGAN BedayaArtistic Director: Performing Arts
Nov. 2022 - Jul. 2024KuwaitHeading up the Performing Arts department here at the amazing new Argan Bedaya facility in Kuwait, in charge of all arts and culture programmes, including dance, music and drama. and personally running courses and classes in Screen Acting, Screen Writing, Directing and Public Speaking.
وزارة الثقافة Ministry of CultureTheatre & Performing Arts Advisor, Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia
Aug. 2021 - Nov. 2022Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaContracted through Talents KSA to work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Theatre and the Performing Arts, for the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia, advising on future production concepts and programmes in line with Vision 2030.
StudioRepublikProgram Manager: Drama
May. 2020 - Sep. 2021Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEstablishing and running the Drama programme for StudioRepublik, a state of the art new performing arts and wellness centre in the heart of Dubai, which opened in January, 2020. www.studio-republik.com
StudioRepublikChannel Manager: The Stage
Jun. 2019 - Oct. 2021Dubai, United Arab EmiratesChannel Manager for The Stage platform at StudioRepublik, the UAE's leading fitness, wellness and performing arts centre, overseeing the dance, drama and music departments.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)Director - Cultural Programme Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Dec. 2018 - Jun. 2019Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWorking with two of the UAE's leading cultural institutions - the Emirates Literature Foundation and the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi - to create and deliver a world class programme of cultural events for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair including talks, lectures, special events, performances and workshops comprising a distinguished panel of over 50 authors, experts and cultural leaders from around the world.
Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & ResortsProducer - Performing Arts
Jul. 2016 - Nov. 2018Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Presented with the support of Dubai Culture and the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, Amazing Dubai is the first musical ever written about Dubai, telling the extraordinary story of this amazing city that grew from humble beginnings in the desert to become one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan and modern cities on earth. Created by an award winning artistic team, and featuring a cast of world-class performers, Amazing Dubai will be of the highest international standards of Broadway and the West End, giving audiences an entertaining and affordable show which will leave them with a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and heritage of Dubai. Our dream is that the audience appreciate that Dubai is much more than just beaches, shopping and airports, and begin to appreciate the vision and passion of the Emirati that binds him to the land that nurtured today's modern miracle.
Majid Al FuttaimGeneral Manager & Director - Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC)
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2016Mall of the Emirates, Dubai- Oversaw the daily operations and forward planning of Dubai’s largest performing and visual arts centre including the 550-seat Centrepoint Theatre, the 160-seat Kilachand Studio, the Gallery of Light art gallery, three rehearsal studios, two art forums, 12 arts and craft workshop rooms and numerous office spaces.
- Implemented the artistic, cultural and educational vision of DUCTAC.
- Ensured a work environment that was collaborative, cooperative and respectful for all staff and contractors, facilitated timely decision-making, and fostered a creative productive and equitable work ethos.
- The role was highly self-directed requiring a wide range of skills, adaptability, sensitivity and initiative. It also required flexibility and unconventional working hours surrounding shows and events. - Oversaw the creation, review and implementation of DUCTAC business procedures.
- Informed and updated on a monthly basis the Board of Directors
- Undertook annual budgeting, fundraising, marketing, community and funder relations, long-term planning, sponsorships, and event-co-ordination.
- Delegated responsibilities and executed administrative responsibilities.
- Travelled to different locations both nationally and internationally to forge new collaborative relations and enhance DUCTAC’s professional profile and image.
- Provided leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board and staff with the development of short and long term plans.
- Recruited company and project staff.
- Supervised employee development, relations and training.
- Assisted in the development of forms and tools to increase company efficiency
Constellation Communications & EventsDirector - Performing Arts
May. 2014 - Dec. 2015DubaiResponsible for all areas of setting up Dubai's newest and most exciting performing arts company - Constellation - including overseeing the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and running screen-acting classes, screen-writing classes and playwriting courses.
Short+SweetFestival Director - Global Festivals
Mar. 2009 - Apr. 2014WorldwideOrganised highly successful festivals of ten-minute plays globally throughout Asia, the Middle-East and Oceania, working across many different cultures, styles and languages.
Arts Centre MelbourneDirector - Performing Arts & Director - Live Entertainment
May. 2005 - Mar. 2009Melbourne, AustraliaResponsibilities included:
+ Overseeing of the submission process for new theatre projects at the Arts Centre, one of Australia’s largest performing arts centres.
+ Programming of the New Theatre season schedule
+ Liaising and communicating with all local artists, including actors, writers, directors and Theatre Companies in regard to all aspects of the smooth delivery of the season
+ Overseeing of Technical aspects and Production crews to ensure a high quality of technical expertise for the programme including liaising with venues to fulfill artist and audience requirements
+ Representing the Arts Centre at public events and in the media
+ Publicising of the event on websites and in the media, keeping all participants and the public regularly updated on the daily events of the Festival
+ Liaising with government representatives, funding bodies and sponsors to secure funding and make sure all outcomes and deliverables were met during the programme
+ Ensuring a positive participant and audience experience while at the Arts Centre ACHIEVEMENTS: Instigated the Generator programme providing development assistance and guidance to numerous Independent Theatre Companies that have since gone on to become some of the most important voices in Australian theatre.
Initiated highly acclaimed development programmes for hundreds of new writers, directors and actors at the Arts Centre in Melbourne (Australia)
Newtown TheatreGeneral Manager
Apr. 2002 - Mar. 2005Sydney, AustraliaResponsibilities included:
+ Overseeing of the submission process for the Newtown Theatre, a busy city theatre in Sydney, Australia
+ Programming of the Newtown Theatre
+ Curating and overseeing all exhibitions at the Theatre’s Art Gallery space
+ Liaising and communicating with all local artists, including actors, writers, directors and Theatre Companies in regard to all aspects of the smooth delivery of the season
+ Overseeing of Technical aspects and Production crews to ensure a high quality of technical expertise for the Theatre including fulfilling artist and audience requirements
+ Representing the Newtown Theatre at public events and in the media
+ Publicising of the event on websites and in the media, keeping all participants and the public regularly updated on the daily events at the Theatre
+ Liaising with government representatives, funding bodies and sponsors to secure funding and make sure all outcomes and deliverables were met for the Theatre
+ Ensuring a positive participant and audience experience while at Newtown Theatre
+ Working closely with the local community and shop owners to make sure Newtown Theatre played a vital and vibrant role within the community ACHIEVEMENTS: Produced over 50 productions by local and international theatre companies at the Newtown Theatre centre in Sydney (Australia)
Launched a highly acclaimed development programme for local writers, directors and actors, many who have gone on to become leading theatre artists in Australia and around the world
Sydney Opera HouseFreelance Director - Performing Arts
Mar. 1990 - Mar. 2001Sydney, AustraliaDirected/Produced Norma (Opera Australia), Proof (Sydney Theatre Company), Alone It Stands (Sydney Opera House), Blind City (Sydney Festival)
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