Robert Messik, BA Hons, GTP, PHD.I see Drama as an invaluable element within education, and the development of a viable theatre space within schools, is not only curriculum enhancing, but increases pupil confidence, raises self-esteem and nurtures public speaking abilities. Additionally, managed effectively and optimising opportunity, the space provides an ideal venue for workshops, meetings and events outside of school hours, making it both revenue producing and profile raising for the school. My consultancy, 'The Next Stage Theatre Consultancy' provides advice and guidance for schools aiming to take on a similar project.I’ve the spent the last seven years, designing, fundraising, project managing and now overseeing the running of the King Alfred Phoenix Theatre in Hampstead. My role includes Theatrical Outreach Programmes, Producing and Directing major school productions. Creating events around our enhanced Theatre space and promoting it as a venue. I teach Drama at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5; GCSE, A Level, Btec and UAL Diploma in Performing Arts. My pastoral responsibilities include overseeing Holocaust education. I’m an award winning, published writer with credits at the BBC, ITV and National Drama Festival and was commissioned to write and run workshops for the Imperial War Museum. I’ve been lucky enough to study with a variety of outstanding practitioners from Mime to Commedia dell’arte and have performed nationwide. I have recently completed a PhD, exploring contemporary Jewish Theatre in the UK. My initial teaching experience was within informal education; with pupils from 5 to 18 years old of varying mental and physical abilities.
Listed skills include Writing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Directing, and 4 others.