Biography
Lawrence Ashford Aaron
Lawrence graduated from Curtin University with a BA (Performance Studies & Creative Writing). In 2011 he developed and performed in Flirt Fiction by Red Rabbit Collective (Edinburgh Festival Fringe & The Blue Room Theatre). In October 2011 he won the inaugural Barefaced Story Battle and was named Perth’s best storyteller.
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Arielle Gray Maggie
Arielle is a performer, improviser and theatre-maker. Credits include The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer (creative collaborator), Duck, Duck, Goose! (deviser/ performer), and The Darkroom and Pool [No Water] (performer) with Black Swan’s HOTBED Ensemble. Film credits include Little Sparrows, which has screened nationally and world-wide.
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Whitney Richards Caitlin
Whitney graduated in 2008 from Curtin University with a BA (Film/Television & Performance). She has since worked in over 20 professional and independent film and theatre productions, including the feature Little Sparrows. In 2012 Whitney will perform in two main stage Black Swan State Theatre Company shows.
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Gita Bezard Writer
This marks Gita’s return to writing after performing in The Duck House seasons Acts of Undressing, The Bearskinner and The Swallow-Tailed Coat. Her previous writing credits include Oscar and de la lune. Gita is currently a member of the Black Swan Young Writers Group.
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Kathryn Osborne Director
Kathryn directs and produces for The Duck House, including Acts of Undressing, The Bearskinner, Oscar and The Oresteia. She was Assistant Director for The Removalists (PTC), Antigone (Thin Ice), and The Lady Aoi (Black Swan). In 2011 she attended Women in Performance: Legacy & Challenge Festival (The Magdalena Project) in Wales.
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Will Slade Composer/ Sound Designer
Will has collaborated with numerous WA artists as a composer and sound designer. Recent shows and scoring include Adam & Eve (2011), When we wake (2011), WAAPA’s The Laramie Project (2011) and Red Cross (2010). Will is studying Sound Design at WAAPA and recently won WAM song of the year award in the Dance/Electronic category.
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Alissa Claessens Designer
Alissa Claessens is a designer/performer and core member of The Duck House. She has designed for many of The Duck House shows including Acts Of Undressing (2010), The Bearskinner (2009) and Oscar (2009). Alissa was also a set dresser for Don’t Look Back (Perth Festival 2008) and Journeys of the Happy Buddha (UNIMA Puppetry Festival 2008).
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Mike Nanning Lighting
Mike has over 20 years experience working across film, theatre, concerts and corporate events. With an extensive history in national and international touring, his many roles include venue, production and tour management, lighting design and directing. Mike was recently appointed Venue and Production Manager at Yirra Yaakin Theatre.
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Jeffrey Jay Fowler Production Dramaturg
Jeffrey has written six full length theatre pieces and directed four of them: Zen’s Red Mouth, Hope is the saddest, Red Lashes, The Beast and Duck, Duck, Goose!, The Rusalka Thread and A history of drinking. He is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Directing).
