For your 2021/2022 GRC President, introducing Kaela Ellis!
- Pronouns: she/her
- Role: President
- Specialism: Stage Management
- Third Year Student
“My favourite thing that I have been involved with within the department was our second year Theatre Practice Production ‘Back to Pripyat’. It was based on the Chernobyl disaster and was my first proper production that I Stage Managed! What I would say is special about this course is the amount of opportunities offered to the students in the department. There is always something that you can get involved with and are encouraged to try new things. I like how the department as a whole are extremely supportive of one another, everyone is so friendly and happy to help in any way that they can.”
Accessibility: A purple slide, the first photo is a natural shot of Kaela and the second shows a photo of Kaela with a headset and facemask on, Stage Managing a show.
Welcome to your Vice President for the year, Mae Pugsley-Birch!
- Pronouns: She/her
- Role: Vice President
- Specialism: Stage Management
- Third Year Student
“My favourite project I have been involved in was Spring Awakening where I was the Stage Manager, we waited so long to be able to finish it and put it on and I am so glad we got to do it even with all the difficulties we faced I really enjoyed the whole process! The best thing about this course is the amount of opportunities there are to figure out exactly what your like the best, you really can have a go at anything and everything and there are always people around to offer you those opportunities.”
Accessibility: A purple slide, the first photo shows a natural shot of Mae and the second is a photo of Mae with a facemask, sat in front of stairs wrapped in fairy lights, part of a set she help design.
For your EDI Rep, introducing Connie Kenyon!
- Pronouns: she/her
- Role: EDI Rep
- Specialism: Costume
- Third Year Student
“I am this years EDI Rep, my favourite thing I’ve been involved in this year was the war of the worlds intermediate techniques 2 module, I used to be last years Costume Rep and I love making costumes and telling stories through the use of design! So the war of the worlds module was so much fun as we got to experiment with so many textures. Great thing about the course and department is that it’s a practical hands on course you learn as you go, everyone is supportive and dedicated to their degree and I’ve met some of my friends for life here!”
Accessibility: A purple slide, the firstly a natural photo of Connie, then the second is a photo of Connie in a costume designed by her.
And here we have an introduction to myself, your Media Rep, Jenny Smith!
- Pronouns: She/her
- Role: Media Rep
- Specialism: Acting/Scriptwriting
- Third Year Student (Joint Honours with Film)
“Hi everyone! I’m the face behind the screen, and am in charge of the social media accounts for the GRC. My favourite thing I’ve been involved in so far since being at Uni is the recent ‘Oceans of Stories’ project as it gave me the chance to develop both my acting and script writing skills. The project allowed each theatre maker a high level of creative freedom to create theatre around their own interests within storytelling. I would say that the best thing about this course is the wide range of theatre styles, genres and time periods that are studied within the course, as well as how we as students are always encouraged to follow our own interests within our work.”
Photo credit: @xphoria.photography on Instagram.
Accessibility: A purple slide, showing a natural photo of Jenny, and then a photo of Jenny in a white shirt and facemask holding a quill and papers, acting during a show.
For your Events Rep we have Martha Kent!
- Pronouns: she/her
- Role: Events Rep
- Specialism: Musical Theatre
- Third Year Student (Join Honours with Music)
“My favourite thing to be a part of within the drama department has been Heather’s as it showed me the ropes when taking up a HUDDEE. It also allowed me to meet other students in different years and it gave me the confidence to put on my own HUDDEE in my first year. I chose this course over others because it gave me insight into both the music industry and theatre industry. Not many other courses offers a realistic and job based degree which has so many opportunities and chances to become a better theatre practitioner and musician.”
Accessibility: A purple slide, showing a natural photo of Martha, and then a photo of Martha and two other people during a rehearsal wearing face masks. Martha is stood to the right, directing.
Introducing the first of two Social Secs, James (Knockers) Nocton!
- Pronouns: he/him
- Role: Social Sec
- Specialism: Acting
- Third Year Student
“Favourite thing I’ve been involved in: Back To Pripyat. What’s special about this course: the amazing people, and the wonderful community we all share.”
Photo credit: @xphoria.photography on Instagram.
Accessibility: A purple slide, the showing a natural photo of James, the second photo shows an image of James acting during a show in a judge’s outfit and a face mask, holding a book.
Here is the second of your two Social Secs: Joe Beckett!
- Pronouns: he/him
- Role: Social Sec
- Specialism: Acting
- Third Year Student
“My favourite thing I’ve been apart of in this department is co directing spring awakening. And I’m glad I chose Hull because it’s allowed me to sample a various amount of specialisms within the Performing Arts. Which has then helped me focus what I want to do when I finish this degree.”
Photo credit: @xphoria.photography on Instagram.
Accessibility: A purple slide showing a natural photo of Joe, then a photo of Joe acting in a suit, holding a script prop and wearing a facemask.
And for your Theatre Tech Rep we have Nathan Hargreaves!
- Pronouns: he/him
- Role: Tech Rep
- Specialism: Sound Design
- Third Year Student
“Even though it was a challenge, Pripyat was the best thing I think we did this year. It was stressful but the end product was amazing. Also the cool thing about Hull is the amount of options it gives people outside of the basic ‘actor’ role.”
Photo credit: @xphoria.photography on Instagram.
Accessibility: A purple slide, the first photo shows a natural photo of Nathan, the second shows a shot of Nathan acting in a suit.
And your other Theatre Tech Rep, Caitlin Clarke!
- Pronouns: she/her
- Role: Theatre Tech Rep
- Specialism: Lighting
- Third Year Student
“Favourite show worked on: Back to Pripyat. Why this course is special: there’s so many different networking opportunities and talented staff and students to talk to.”
Accessibility: A purple slides, the first photo shows a natural photo of Caitlin, the second shows a photo of Caitlin working on a light set up.
For your Workshop Rep we have Ted King!
- Pronouns: he/him
- Role: Workshop Rep
- Specialism: Construction
- Third Year Student
“ Most of you will know me as this current year’s construction rep but I’m really looking forward to being your next workshop rep, there is no place I would rather spend my days then in the workshop, my 1st Year I almost spent every day in there and hopefully my final year I can show you all the same passion I have!! Can’t wait to get started with you all!! The reason I stayed in Hull for university and specifically drama was that no other university offered what hull had with an in depth look into advanced specialisms and helping people discover something more than just stage work.”
Accessibility: A purple slide, the first photo shows a natural shot of Ted, the second shows a photo of Ted painting in the department wearing a facemask.
Say hello to Charlotte Park as one of two Costume Reps!
- Pronouns: she/her
- Role: Costume Rep
- Specialism: Costume
- Third Year Student
“I’m going into my 3rd year, and I’m one of your costume reps! My favourite thing within the department that I’ve been involved with would have to be the HUDDEE Blue, it brought people from everyone year group together, and it was so fun to work on, especially costuming for a orangutan puppet 🥺 What I find so special about this course, is how different and unique it is compared to other universities. It allows you to explore so many different parts of the theatre and it brings everyone together.”
Photo credit: @xphoria.photography on Instagram.
Accessibility: A purple slides, the first photo shows a natural shot of Charlotte, the second a photo of Charlotte in a costume designed by her as she wears a facemask.
Introducing Katie Hamilton-Cooke as your second Costume Reps!
- Pronouns: she/her
- Role: Costume Rep
- Specialism: Costume
- Third Year Student
“Hi my names Katie and I’m one of your costume reps for this year! One of my favourite things to be involved in within the department was the fashion show in June 2021, it was challenging but rewarding and it was amazing to see everyone’s designs come together in the end. This course is amazing for gaining specialist knowledge in areas of theatre that you wouldn’t be able to learn about from other courses. It provides incredible opportunities for learning and making theatre.”
Photo credit: @xphoria.photography on Instagram.
Accessibility: A purple slide, the first photo shows a natural photo of Katie, the second photo is of Katie in a costume designed by her with a facemask.
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