New Head Gecko announcement
Wed, 7 Dec 2005, 12:47 amcrgwllms1 post in thread
New Head Gecko announcement
Wed, 7 Dec 2005, 12:47 amBarking Gecko announces appointment of new Artistic Director
Barking Gecko Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Rice as Artistic Director from February 2006. With an extensive background in youth arts, Jeremy will bring new vision and continue to grow Barking Gecko as Western Australia's leading producer of new work.
Finding an Artistic Director proved an arduous task for the Barking Gecko board, with a wide range of exceptional applicants with very different backgrounds vying for the role. JeremyÂ’s experience with youth art across a range of mediums secured him the position, and he will relocate to Perth from Broome with his young family in order to take on the job as Head Gecko.
Most recently employed as the Artistic Director for Corrugated Iron Youth Arts in Darwin, Jeremy has produced multiple works for young audiences, including work for the Darwin Festival. His move to Barking Gecko will provide him with the opportunity to continue his commitment to theatre, especially theatre involving young people.
Says Jeremy of his new appointment “Barking Gecko’s success proves that theatre has a vital role in young people’s lives and I relish the opportunity to direct new works for new audiences.”
Jeremy’s diverse professional background will allow Barking Gecko to move into a new phase in children’s theatre, and 2006 promises to be an exciting year as a result. Barking Gecko Chair Mark White, Manager of Membership at the RAC, commented “This decision creates a new and exciting opportunity for Barking Gecko as the company moves forward.”
Jeremy has created and directed theatre for at-risk young people, as well as having professional experience as a film and television producer. Jeremy has attained a Diploma of Dramatic Art (Directing) and a Bachelor of Arts, having studied at both National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and the University of Sydney. He has worked professionally with companies such as Australian Theatre for Young People, ABC Television, Shopfront Theatre for Young People and BBC Children’s Television. These wide-ranging skills will ensure Barking Gecko’s creative expansion whilst the company continues to do what it does best – create provocative theatre for young people.
crgwllmsWed, 7 Dec 2005, 12:47 am
Barking Gecko announces appointment of new Artistic Director
Barking Gecko Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Rice as Artistic Director from February 2006. With an extensive background in youth arts, Jeremy will bring new vision and continue to grow Barking Gecko as Western Australia's leading producer of new work.
Finding an Artistic Director proved an arduous task for the Barking Gecko board, with a wide range of exceptional applicants with very different backgrounds vying for the role. JeremyÂ’s experience with youth art across a range of mediums secured him the position, and he will relocate to Perth from Broome with his young family in order to take on the job as Head Gecko.
Most recently employed as the Artistic Director for Corrugated Iron Youth Arts in Darwin, Jeremy has produced multiple works for young audiences, including work for the Darwin Festival. His move to Barking Gecko will provide him with the opportunity to continue his commitment to theatre, especially theatre involving young people.
Says Jeremy of his new appointment “Barking Gecko’s success proves that theatre has a vital role in young people’s lives and I relish the opportunity to direct new works for new audiences.”
Jeremy’s diverse professional background will allow Barking Gecko to move into a new phase in children’s theatre, and 2006 promises to be an exciting year as a result. Barking Gecko Chair Mark White, Manager of Membership at the RAC, commented “This decision creates a new and exciting opportunity for Barking Gecko as the company moves forward.”
Jeremy has created and directed theatre for at-risk young people, as well as having professional experience as a film and television producer. Jeremy has attained a Diploma of Dramatic Art (Directing) and a Bachelor of Arts, having studied at both National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and the University of Sydney. He has worked professionally with companies such as Australian Theatre for Young People, ABC Television, Shopfront Theatre for Young People and BBC Children’s Television. These wide-ranging skills will ensure Barking Gecko’s creative expansion whilst the company continues to do what it does best – create provocative theatre for young people.