LEONIE-RAE PARKES

Leonie_parkes@hotmail.com
Personal statement
I am a passionate and conscientious worker, currently splitting my time between working as a theatre
technician at the Unity Theatre and working behind the bar at The Pilgrim Inn. Through my work at the
Unity I have been able to expand upon the skills I developed at Liverpool John Moores University,
becoming highly proficient in both lighting and sound. I have also taken a keen interest in stage and
production management, having the opportunity to stage manage and produce numerous shows. I have
worked multiple times with two theatre companies as producer, and I have also worked as a production
manager as a part of theatre festival, giving me experience of handling large budgets, project management
and scheduling, this has then allowed me to develop my skills of organisation and management to a high
standard. Outside of the theatre I have worked in both the hospitality and retail industries, giving me ample
experience of dealing with large numbers of customers and giving them the highest possible level of
service whilst also keeping up with the busy pace.

Work Experience

August 2017 - Present - Mooncup Theatre Working as a Production Manager.

My role within Mooncup theatre is one of a producer, organising all behind the scenes aspects for
numerous successful performances of the show A-Void and Dinner and show. A-void is a show with a non-
traditional setting, taking place mostly on a moving bus, organizing this show has on occasion been
challenging but greatly improved my organizational skills. In addition to this my communication skills were
often used when I was required to reach out to other spaces or organizations to arrange performances of
the show, and generate further revenue for the company. This show is arts council funded, and during the
application process I took the lead on ensuring the proposal put forward was as compelling as possible.
The budget which we received from the Arts Council is managed by me, ensuring all actors and members
of staff are paid for each show done.

June 2017 - Present - The Unity Theatre Working as a Theatre Technician.

At the Unity Theatre I am required to look after and maintain the multiple spaces throughout the building.
As well as the general maintenance of the multiple venues I also have to maintain the technical equipment.
As a technician we have the very important job of greeting any touring companies and making sure the
technical requirements are met. This often means rigging and prep before the company’s arrival and during
their stay with us. As well as operating touring shows we also operate shows produced by the unity theatre,
which requires a lot of attention to detail, commitment and professionalism while working in stressful
situations. Whilst visiting companies are in residence at the theatre I also operate as a first point of contact
to them, ensuring their needs are met.

May 2017 – Present - The Pilgrim Inn Working as a bartender.

My responsibilities within the working area are to oversee the general upkeep of bar and floor. To make
sure all customers are happy and to serve them food and drinks. I also replenish stock when on shifts and
change barrels when needed. I am also the first point of contact for any complaints delivered, working
tirelessly to resolve them on the day.

January 2017 – September 2017- Falling Doors Theatre Working as Producer.

As producer for Falling Doors Theatre I was given sole responsibility for managing budgets and rehearsal
organization, both arranging spaces and managing the actors and other participant’s time, during the
course of 4 separate productions. As producer I was also required to ensure the needed props were
sourced promptly and on time, delegating this task down to the stage manager working under me. I was
also the single point of contact for the company, meaning I had to deal with many people from different
organizations and funding bodies in a professional manner.

July 2016 – August 2016–Edinburgh Fringe Festival– The Pleasance Theatre Working as Venue Crew
I worked as a venue crew throughout the festival, covering two venues named Bunker 1 & 2. My role was to
rig and de-rig the venue and maintain the venues up keep throughout the festival. I was in charge of the get
in and get out of 19 shows throughout the day. While doing this I was the lighting and sound operator for
multiple shows, when I was not operating a show I would supervise each show or be directing audiences of
50 members every 30 minutes.
April 2016-Threshold Arts and Music Festival – The Lantern Theatre Working as Stage Manager and
Artist liaison.
I volunteered at festival which involved seven stages with a total of 80 acts, I stage managed two days at
the lantern theatre, one day I also worked as an artist liaison where I would look after the acts and make
sure all their needs are met while making sure set time were met.

September 2015 - Nora and Jim- Liverpool’s Irish Festival Working as Front of house.
I solely worked as front of house, I was in charge of welcoming an audience of around 100 members and
safely directing them to their seats. During the performances I was also the first point of contact for any
audience members who had issues. I was in charge of looking after ticket sales and collection of money,
keeping this safe until the end of the performances where it could be passed to the relevant parties.

November 2014 – March 2015 – Tess Riley’s Public House and Restaurant Working as a bartender.
My responsibilities within the working area were to oversee the general upkeep of bar and floor. To make
sure all customer were happy and to serve them food and drinks. I also replenished stock when on shifts
and changed barrels when needed.

February 2013- September 2014

May 2015- September 2015 -The Waterfall Public House and Restaurant Working as a bartender and
kitchen staff.
My responsibilities were to serve customers, change barrels, and oversee work done behind the bar. I also
had to look after the upkeep of the premises. I was also in charge of replenishing the stock when
necessary. I also resolved any customer issues when they arose. I also helped in the kitchen when
needed, making the food. I would also serve and take orders on food.

January 2012 - December 2012 - RSPCA Working as a Volunteer Sales Assistant.

In this role I was required to assist in all aspects of the day to day running of the shop, including but not
limited to: the handling of sales and money using a till system, customer queries, both over the phone and
face to face, stock replenishment and stock taking and window dressing.

May 2011 – November 2011 - Able Property Services Working as a receptionist

Worked part time for Able Property Services. This is a small private company delivering builder services to
domestic and commercial customers. My duties included working on reception, typing letters, quotes and
invoices.
Qualifications

Liverpool John Moores University September 2014 – July 2017

BA Drama- Overall Grade- 69%, Upper Class Two Division One
Year 3 (2016-2017) 67%:
● Working With Drama: 65%
● Applied Drama two: 70%
● Production Practice: 70%
● Direction Practice: 68%
● Drama Dissertation: 62%
Year 2 (2015-2016) 71% Including:
● Stagecraft and Design 80%
● Adapting the Text: 70%
● Applied Drama: 71%
● Specialist Theory and practice: 66%
● Contemporary Performance: 67%

Halesowen College September 2012 - June 2014

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting), DISTINCTION, MERIT, MERIT

Leasowes High School September 2006 - June 2011

I obtained 9 GCSE’s at Grades C-B.

Reference Details upon request