A former Backstage Production Arts student from Stratford-upon-Avon College has landed her dream role as a Technical Swing for the UK and Ireland tour of hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat.
Amy Moore, from Kenilworth, studied at the College from 2016-2018. Keen to work in theatre, but not on the stage, she chose the Backstage Production Arts course which focuses on elements such as sound, lighting, and stage management. She comments: “I definitely wanted to be at the college. I am not good at exams, so the coursework and practical emphasis was so much better for me.”
Amy enjoyed her time on the course; it pushed her to explore a whole range of Technical Theatre in realistic environments. In her second year she oversaw two shows as a Deputy Stage Manager simultaneously: “The stress and hard work was so worth it! I was so happy to get to experience so much!”
After her course was completed, Amy secured a place on the Stage Management course at the prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and graduated in 2021. Whilst studying, she worked as a casual technician at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
The Alexandra receives many national tours and Amy used that exposure as a networking and learning experience. She also joined multiple online forums to meet people in the industry: “Without networking as I did, I wouldn’t have got the work I did.”
This networking paid off as a job was posted on one of the forums Amy was a part of. After applying for a role as a Technical Swing, Amy got the job and started rehearsals in Manchester within a week.
As Technical Swing, Amy will travel with the show on tour and will cover a range of technical roles including Assistant Stage Manager and Automation.
Amy is so excited to get started: “I can’t believe it! I grew up listening to the Joseph soundtrack, so it is crazy to think I get to be a part of it.”
Backstage Production Arts lecturer, Helena Lowrence, is not surprised Amy has gone on to great things: “Amy always produced a high standard of work. She was a great member of any team and crew she was a part of and always worked so hard. It’s amazing to see her do so well.”
We look forward to seeing what Amy gets up to next. Go go go Amy!
