Oct 2002-Current : Sydney Theatre Company
staff position – “propmaker”
– construction and maintenance of props for all STC productions
Feb 2006 : Company B
stage props – “Page 8”
– construct 2x wood stoves
Nov 2005 : Promotechnics
stage set – “Bob the Builder”
– construct set and props pieces
Aug/Sep 2005 : The Producers
stage props – “zimmer frames”
– running repairs on aluminium frames
Apr 2005 : Sydney Dance Company
stage prop – “Grand”
– TIG welding aluminium frame for large interactive piano
Jan 2005 : Performing Lines
stage props – “Three Furies”
Oct 2004 : Company B
stage props – “Spook”
– construct a tricked up prop table
Oct 2003 : Promotechnics
stage props – “Another Tweenie’s Clock”
Sep 2002 : Promotechnics
stage props – “The Tweenie’s Clock”
– construct and paint clock with lighting display
Aug 2002 : Promotechnics
stage show – “Bob the Builder” – construction and painting of stage sets
Jul/Aug/Sep 2002 : Sydney Theatre Company
stage show – “The Virgin Mim”
stage show – “Hanging Man”
stage show – “The 7 Stages of Dreaming”
stage show – “Life is a Dream”
– casual propmaking and running repair
Jul 2002 : Promotechnics
stage show – “Digimon”
stage show – “Cushion Kids”
– construction and scenic painting of stage sets
Apr/May/Jun 2002 : Sydney Theatre Company
stage show – “MacBeth”
stage show – “Copenhagen”
stage show – “Volpone”
– casual propmaking and running repair
Apr 2002 : Promotechnics
– construct a copy of “The Simsons” couch
Mar 2001 : Nickelodeon Australia
stage props – “Blue’s Clues”
– construct set and props pieces
Mar 2002 : DesignTroupe Constructions
Melbourne Motorshow – Jaguar Exhibition Stand
– bump in/out
Feb 2002 : Promotechnics
“John Symond” costumes – cd audio systems
– construct cd audio system for roving character costumes
Jan/Feb 2002 : Sydney Theatre Company
stage show – “Mr Kolpert”
stage show – “A Dolls House”
– casual propmaking and running repair
Dec 2001 : The Really Excellent Design Company
Australia’s Wonderland – Harry Potter promo
– construct prop and special effect
Nov 2001 : Promotechnics
Beanie Babies – stage show
– construction and scenic painting of set and signage
Oct 2001 : DesignTroupe Constructions
Sydney Motorshow – Jaguar Exhibition Stand
– bump in/out
Sep 2001 : Promotechnics
Australia’s Wonderland – ‘Action Man’ show
– full head latex masks for Dr X characters
Aug 2001 : DesignTroupe Constructions
Virgin Mobile trailer
– TIG welding aluminium fabrication
Jul 2001 : DesignTroupe Constructions
Autore Exhibition Stand
– TIG welding aluminium fabrication and features
May 2001 : DesignTroupe Constructions
Fish Records, Chatswood – retail fitout
– mig welding stainless steel retail display units
Feb 2001 : DesignTroupe Constructions
Melbourne Motorshow – Jaguar Exhibition Stand
– steel construction and features
Jan 2001 : Promotechnics
– articulation of costume eyelids
Dec 2000 : Promotechnics
Zirko Kids – stage show
– construction of props
Nov 2000 : Promotechnics
The Magic Pudding – David Jones instore xmas shows
– repair and construction puppet booths, stage sets and props
Sep 2000 : Promotechnics
The Tweenies – stage show
– construction and painting of the Tweenies Clock
– inc. electronic lighting control
Jun 2000 : HardArtform
Hi-5 – stage show
– construction and painting of stage set and props.
Feb 2000 : Tim Johnman
National Parks and Wildlife – Fitzroy Falls, NSW
Trigger flower animation
– steel construction with electronic control system.
Feb 2000 : DesignTroupe
Franklins Big Fresh – Doncaster, Vic
Franklins Big Fresh – Broadmeadows, Vic
Franklins Big Fresh – Altona Gate, Vic
Franklins Big Fresh – Wendouree, Vic
Franklins Big Fresh – Bellarine, Vic
Refurbish existing instore interactive ‘wow’ displays
– service and repair mechanical animations and install buttons.
Dec 1999 : The Really Excellent Design Company
Timba the smallest xmas tree – David Jones instore xmas shows
– construction of puppet booths, stage sets and props
Jul-Dec 1999 : DesignTroupe
Franklins Big Fresh – Liechhardt, NSW
Franklins Big Fresh – Warringah, NSW
Franklins Big Fresh – Nowra, NSW
Instore interactive ‘wow’ displays
– all timber and steel construction, mechanical animations and installation.
May-Aug 1999 : DesignTroupe
Franklins Big Fresh – Tuggerah, NSW
Franklins Big Fresh – Glendale, NSW
Franklins Big Fresh – Mt Druitt, NSW
Franklins Big Fresh – St Marys, NSW
Refurbish existing instore interactive ‘wow’ displays
– service and repair mechanical animations and install buttons.
Feb 1999 : The Really Excellent Design Company
Remember Your Out – Barry Humphries stage show
– construction of stage set and props.
Nov 1998 : The Really Excellent Design Company
Timba the smallest xmas tree – David Jones instore xmas shows
– construction of puppet booths, stage sets and props
Sep 1998 : DesignTroupe
Franklins Big Fresh – Sunnybank, Qld
Instore interactive ‘wow’ displays
– timber and steel construction, mechanical animations and installation.
Jun 1998 : DesignTroupe
X-Site Nightclub – Parramatta Leagues Club, NSW
Props for nightclub fitout
– timber and steel construction, polystyrene sculpture, painting and installation.
Nov-Dec 1997 : The Really Excellent Design Company
Morris’ Magic Boots – David Jones instore xmas shows
– set and prop construction and sculpture work.
Robin Hood – Sydney Opera House
– prop construction and installation.
Nov 1997 : Squadron Props
McDonalds TV Commercial – Asian market
– sculpted model landscapes
Aug-Nov 1997 : DesignTroupe
Franklins Big Fresh – Seven Hills, NSW
Instore interactive ‘wow’ displays
– timber and steel construction, mechanical animations and installation.
July-Aug 1997 : Chaircovers and Candelabra
– construction and repair of props.
June 95-June 1997 : Hard Love
Propmaking and Set construction and related industries.
My two years work at Hard Love included a wide range of items such as the waratahs for the closing ceremony at the Atlanta Olympic games, the set for the Microsoft Windows 95 launch, the Nickelodeon kids area at Sega World, tv sets, interactive fibre optic displays, mechanical animations and many other things.
I also played the role of Project Manager, coordinating the workshop (and onsite) environment, maintaining the tools, and generally making sure everything was going smoothly.
April-June 1995 : United Parcels Service
International freight handling
March 1995 : Brambles
Stocktaking for State Rail Telecommunication
June 1994-Feb 1995 : Meadow Lea Foods
Seasonal Productive Operative
July 1994 : Australian Electoral Commission
Electoral Roll Review Officer
thru to 1994
Various and extensive ‘handyman’ type work, including cabinetmaking and restoration work, house painting/detailing and lawnkeeping. I have also did some casual removalist work and seasonal labouring.