Tom Boase (MA Collaborative Theatre Production & Design)

Biography

Specialist Area: Lighting Design

What's been your highlight during your time at Guildhall?

The opportunity to interact with professional theatre makers and learn from them in work environments.

What's been your highlight in the industry?

Producing an award-winning (Rose Bowl, Bristol & SW) lighting design for a production of Simon Reade’s adaptation of Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful in 2018. 

What other passions and projects have you enjoyed exploring during your time at Guildhall?

Acting and singing as a part of our puppet project. This is something I never thought I’d feel comfortable doing but it was one of the best experiences in my time at Guildhall.

What's something you've learned that you feel will help you when you graduate?

The power of honest collaboration in theatre making, knowing that fully expressing one’s ideas always relies on those around you.

What are you most interested in working in after you graduate?

Continuing to work in Lighting Design for theatre, looking to find work as an assistant or associate designer.

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