Carolina Ortega Email and Phone Number
CAROLINA ORTEGA is a Venezuelan director, dramaturg and performer. She studied Theatre direction and dramaturgy 'MA Text & Performance' at RADA (London) and Literature and Creative Writing (Drama) at University of London. She trained in Physical Theatre at LISPA and City Lit, as well as with John Mowat Lee Delong, Lorna Marshall and Philippe Gaulier. She trained in experimental performance at SMASH (Berlin) and studied Documentary and Biographic Theatre Direction and Dramaturgy at Universität der Künste Berlin. DIRECTING: credits include 'NOMAD' (2022 Oyoun Berlin and 2023 Summerhall Fringe in Edinburgh), 'No Way Out' (Camden People's Theatre London, Ballhaus Ost Berlin 2018, Alytus Teatras, 2019), 'I Gave Him an Orchid' (Jury Price 100Grad Berlin 2014, Edinburgh Fringe 2015), 'What The Circus'(Roundhouse London and Garage Norwich 2017). Created and performed 'Freedom Hurts' with Mat Fafinski and the Mango Society (Sophiensaele 100Grad Berlin 2015). Other directing credits include Ancestry (2022), Solo For One (2021, various performers and locations), John Hinton (directing Ensonglopedia of British History) in 2019; 'What Silence Has To Say' by Blauhauch (2018) and '(R)Evolving Path' with Alex Carrillo (2018). CURATING: She worked as programmer of CASA Latin American Theatre Festival between 2009-12 and Creative Producer at the Bush Theatre in 2012 (London). LIVE ART: She developed '1989' a live archive about the Venezuelan crisis with Performance Artist and documentary theatre maker Lalo Gomes and their duo 'Gegen Butterflies'. As a Performance Art practitioner and outside eye, she collaborated with Laura Jones (AKA Babypunk) for Sophienseale and NgBK Berlin, and Ethan Folk & Ty Wardwell (USA/ DE) for ETB/IPAC Berlin (2018). DRAMATURGY: As a dramaturg, she's worked with Nassim Soleimanpour (IR/DE) ('Nassim'/ Bush Theatre & Ed Fringe Festival 2017 & Nassim Soleimanpour/ Jesper Pedersen (DK) 'Cook' CPH Festival 2017. She has worked as a dance dramaturg with Alex Carrillo at Dock 11 Berlin and with Enrico D. Wey (USA/TW) at UdK and Dansepace NYC (USA). Other dramaturg credits include Tangram Theatre ('Fuente Ovejuna', London 2011), John Hinton ('Earth Calling' and 'Grolid Sound', 2009), Scandimaniacs (SE) ('Lowbottomy', Blue Elephant 2013), Idreman (Amsterdam Fringe, 2011). More information on: http://www.carolinaortega.eu/No Way Out website: https://nowayoutplay.com/
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International Booking AgentAurora Nova - International Theatre Booking Gmbh Feb 2020 - PresentBerlin, Germany
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Artistic DirectorTucan Riot Jan 2014 - PresentBerlin, GermanyCreating, directing, writing and performing new material for live performance, Tucan Riot doesn't define itself exclusively as a theatre company as we are often engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations and look to push the boundaries of theatre making and performance.
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Freelance Director, Writer And DramaturgSelf-Employed Jan 2009 - Jan 2014London Area, United KingdomDance Dramaturg for Enrico D. Wey: http://enricowey.comDance Dramaturg for Alex Carrillo: https://vimeo.com/alexandercarrilloCo- Artistic Director of Flight of the Escales Theatre (UK). Associate artist at The Cut with projects supported by The Roundhouse, Jacksons Lane Theatre, Cambridge Junction and Sophiensaele (Berlin). Changelight (Van Gogh, Martin Auckland): Dramaturg and Director 2013Currently working as the Dramaturge and Director for this devised theatre project by writer/ performer Martin Auckland. Supported by the Young Vic Genesis project. Scandus Maximus (Low Bottom Ice): Dramaturg and Director 2013Dramaturg and Director of a new devised piece about mental health and the search for happiness. This project is due to commence in early March 2013 and we’ll be presenting a work in progress in July 2013. Idreman (The Legend of…): Dramaturg and Director: 2011/12 (Amsterdam)The first part of this epic of seven plays was presented at the Amsterdam Fringe Festival in 2011 and part two and three will be shown at the same festival in 2012. www.idreman.comOwen and the Elephant (Hackney Wick Festival): Director: 2011Director and Dramaturg of “Owen and the Elephant’ performed at the Hackney Wick Festival on September 17 and 18, 2011. Writer Anna Portch and performer Martin Auckland are both members of GRAFT Collective. www.hackneywickfestival.org.ukReader: Old and New Red Lion Theatre and Bush Theatre. 2010/12Reading and writing reports for the literary department at the Old and New Red Lion – both for solicited and unsolicited scripts. I read for the Old Red Lion between 2010 and 2011 and for the Bush Theatre in 2012.
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Programmer And Festival DirectorCasa Latin American Theatre Festival Jan 2009 - Sep 2013Programmer and non-executive director of the Latin American Theatre Festival (CASA), which takes place every year at Oval House Theatre in London. My role was quite varied and ranged from programming the festival and setting the artistic agenda in collaboration with the Artistic Director, organising fundraising events, writing ACE funding applications, liaising with Latin American Embassies and potential sponsors. Management of permanent staff members through the year and recruitment, training and management of volunteers during the festival. as well as coordinating the team of volunteers that help with the organisation of CASA. http://www.casafestival.org.uk/ -
General ManagerIslington Community Theatre Sep 2012 - Aug 2013The General Manager is more than just a senior administrator. They are a key and dynamic part of the company’s leadership team, working directly with the Artistic Director and Board to create new projects and productions, produce shows and build strategies for long-term growth and development. As well as this, the General Manager is responsible for maintaining the day to day running of the company including finances, staffing and administration. They are in charge of recruiting and managing freelance, volunteer and other staff, of maintaining appropriate links with the board, outside agencies, partner companies and other contacts.Key responsibilities: Senior Administration , Strategy and Planning, Project Management, Mentoring Young Associates, Manage apprenticeship programme, Relationship with Venues, Financial Management, Fundraising & Monitoring and Evaluationwww.islingtoncommunitytheatre.com -
Associate ProducerBush Theatre Jan 2012 - Oct 2012This was a creative producer role for the site-specific and International Associate Producer. I was appointed to this post by the new artistic director, Madani Younis, in order to research and create an agenda of international and site-specific work. During my time at the Bush, I developed a European project that will take place in 2013 in collaboration with a venue in Bilbao and one in Berlin. My role involved creating and developing relationships with venues as well as institutions (such as the Cervantes Institute and the Goethe Institute), as well as identifying correct EU funding for the projects. Additionally, I have worked in support of in-house productions creating and managing budgets for shows, taking part in negotiations and contracts for visiting companies and co-productions, creating a programming strategy and calendar, as well as researching new funding sources for the international and site-specific agenda in collaboration with the Development department. www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Carolina Ortega Education Details
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Documentary And Biographical Theatre Direction And Dramaturgy -
Royal Academy Of Dramatic Arts, LondonTheatre Writing And Directing -
Drama/Theatre Arts And Stagecraft -
English Literature (British And Commonwealth) And Drama
Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Ortega
What company does Carolina Ortega work for?
Carolina Ortega works for Aurora Nova - International Theatre Booking Gmbh
What is Carolina Ortega's role at the current company?
Carolina Ortega's current role is International Booking Agent and Sustainability Consultant at Aurora Nova Director, dramaturg and performer at Tucan RiotCurator, programmer and producer.
What schools did Carolina Ortega attend?
Carolina Ortega attended Universität Der Künste Berlin, Royal Academy Of Dramatic Arts, London, Birkbeck College, University Of London, Birkbeck, U. Of London.
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