Author: Rory McLeod
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37
‘37’ was chilling. The local footy team of this small coastal town has spent too long at the bottom of the ladder. But then a new hope arrives: the Marngrook cousins. Named after the Aboriginal game that inspired AFL, they’re match-fit to bring home the team’s first flag in forever. 37 juxtaposes choreographed sequences of…
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Art Making & Exhibiting – Photography: Final artwork
“Inevitable” 4 meters x 40cm 2024 In “Inevitable,” I explore the tension between the intimacy and isolation inherent in growing up—a journey that, while unavoidable, often feels deeply personal and confronting. Through photography, I delve into the quiet spaces of adolescence, capturing moments of starkness, expansiveness, and vulnerability. These images reflect the fleeting essence of…
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Topdog/Underdog
‘Topdog/Underdog’ was an emotional marathon. Suzan-Lori Parks’s hilarious, vibrant and moving Topdog/Underdog follows two brothers as they wrestle with the realities of the American Dream. The two characters in this show, Lincoln and Booth are hustling to make ends meet: Lincoln as a whiteface Abraham Lincoln impersonator and Booth as petty thief and wannabe card-game…
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Melbourne Theatre Company – shadowing experience
In August 2024, I had the exciting opportunity to shadow the stage management team for Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of “A Streetcar Named Desire“. I worked alongside the stage manager near the conclusion of the season, and I was fortunate to be present for the first week of rehearsals. It was exhilarating to reconnect with…
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The Crucible Year 12 Theatre Studies
My Year 12 Theatre Studies play was “The Crucible”. As an ensemble of 20 students we were required to produce and perform this production. I undertook a director and stage management role. It was a great opportunity to implement and explore my own creative ideas and processes with a full cast and crew. I worked…
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Melbourne Theatre Company
In June of 2024, I was invited to attend a week long work experience opportunity hosted by Melbourne Theatre Company, to observe rehearsals for “A Streetcar Named Desire”. This was motivating opportunity, as I witnessed the start of the rehearsal process unfold. This opportunity solidified my determination to work in the industry. Throughout the week,…
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Cracked Actors
At the beginning of 2024, I meet the director, set designer and technician of “Cracked Actors”, an independent theatre in Melbourne, when they visited my school. I saw an opportunity to learn from them and asked if I could undertake work experience. During my multiple visits to the venue, I saw the many facets that…
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Careers Week – Melbourne Theatre Company
In June of 2023, I participated in the online careers week conducted by Melbourne Theatre Company. During this experience, as a team of students, we completed a range of informative workshops, tours of theatres, script writing, and spoke to professionals in the industry. I learnt a range of new team building skills, and received a…
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Moulin Rouge (Get Technical)
At the end of November 2023, I attended the Moulin Rouge (Get Technical!) event. This experience was developed to introduce year 10-12 Secondary School students to the technical roles in the industry. Staff from the many technical aspects such as costume, lighting, set and stage management, shared their experiences. They spoke about how they got…
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Victorian State School Spectacular
The Victorian State School Spectacular explores Melbourne’s greatest song and dance phenomenon and celebrates the enormous talent that exists in Victorian government schools. The VSSS consists of approximately 3000 performers! For the 2024 VSSS, I am working as a stage manager within a team of 15 other dedicated and talented students. My role consists of helping run…