Tom Pritchard Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Producing independent artists' projects to enable the creation of new performance works and practices.Support includes:- Strategic planning- Project planning and management- Budgeting- Grant writing and acquittals- Tour planning- Stakeholder management- PitchingProjects include:- For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Bridie HooperPremiered Night Feast at Brisbane Festival, Oct 2023Creative Development 2022-23Currently: available for touring- Be… Show more Producing independent artists' projects to enable the creation of new performance works and practices.Support includes:- Strategic planning- Project planning and management- Budgeting- Grant writing and acquittals- Tour planning- Stakeholder management- PitchingProjects include:- For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Bridie HooperPremiered Night Feast at Brisbane Festival, Oct 2023Creative Development 2022-23Currently: available for touring- Be Subservient to My AmbitionCreative Development 2023Currently: in-development Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

As Senior Producer at BlakDance, I oversaw the design and delivery of development programs for First Nations artists and producers, and produced creative developments of major new projects.Key achievements included:• Producing the 3-year creative development process of major new independent project, Preparing Ground. This included a 2.5-year on Country research phase, 3 phases of in-studio creative developments, and the creation of innovative models of audience / community… Show more As Senior Producer at BlakDance, I oversaw the design and delivery of development programs for First Nations artists and producers, and produced creative developments of major new projects.Key achievements included:• Producing the 3-year creative development process of major new independent project, Preparing Ground. This included a 2.5-year on Country research phase, 3 phases of in-studio creative developments, and the creation of innovative models of audience / community engagement and creative methodology. • Delivering the digital skills and market development program, Dana Waranara Digital 2023. This program supported the market development of First Nations dance artists by using digital technology to extend their reach and strengthen their networks, build reciprocally invested relationships with presenters, and upskill artists to deliver creative innovation in digital formats. The 9-month program included 8 online/hybrid feedback sessions (Critical Response Process) and the creation of two digital prototypes of new works.• Managing the delivery of artist development programs including: BlakDance Residency Program 2021/22, which supported 6 artists and seeded 3 new works, and the 2023 creative development of new work, swim, by Ellen van Neerven, as a co-production with Griffin Theatre Company and QPAC.• Mentored two emerging First Nations producers through the Producer Development Program to deliver the BlakDance Residency Program 2021/22.My responsibilities included:• Uphold core organisation values as a self-determined First Nations organisation• Collaborate with artists to refine and deliver their project vision• Support professional development activities for artists, arts workers and partner orgs• Represent BlakDance and advocate for First Nations work at key industry events, ie. WAA (USA) and APAX (Aus)• Project fundraising and pitching• Project budgeting and reporting• Stakeholder liaison• Grant writing Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As the Studio Program Producer at Lucy Guerin Inc, I was primarily responsible for the successful creation and delivery of a diverse program of activities for independent dance practitioners at WXYZ Studio in North Melbourne. Key achievements include: • A significant expansion of studio programs over three years including daily professional training, annual residency programs, workshops, artist talks and secondments.• The development and implementation of a 5-year Disability… Show more As the Studio Program Producer at Lucy Guerin Inc, I was primarily responsible for the successful creation and delivery of a diverse program of activities for independent dance practitioners at WXYZ Studio in North Melbourne. Key achievements include: • A significant expansion of studio programs over three years including daily professional training, annual residency programs, workshops, artist talks and secondments.• The development and implementation of a 5-year Disability Action Plan plus establishing key multi-year partnerships with Arts Access Victoria and E.motion21.• Producing the inaugural 2019 PIECES program at The SUBSTATION.• Planning, management and delivery of Back to Practice - a major sector recovery program including labs, workshops, classes, artist talks, a teacher development program and an artist advisory panel.My responsibilities include:• Devise, execute and implement the program of events for LGI/WXYZ Studios• Produce the annual PIECES performance season• Manage budgets and financial reporting for studio programs• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels• Provide professional development and advocacy support for independent artists• Collate, measure and organise data for reporting• Support and implement the Company's marketing strategy• Attend Board meetings to update on activities (as required)• Assist with company planning, grant applications and other business operations. Show less

Byron Bay, Nsw, Australia

As an Account Manager, I managed oversaw the planning and implementation of projects by our team of marketing specialists and maintained clear communications with all stakeholders throughout each project's life cycle. As an SEO Copywriter, I delivered high quality and relevant copy and content that spoke to our clients' needs and their audiences wants, both online and offline. I worked closely with the Director, Head of Digital, Graphic Designers and other staff to deliver project… Show more As an Account Manager, I managed oversaw the planning and implementation of projects by our team of marketing specialists and maintained clear communications with all stakeholders throughout each project's life cycle. As an SEO Copywriter, I delivered high quality and relevant copy and content that spoke to our clients' needs and their audiences wants, both online and offline. I worked closely with the Director, Head of Digital, Graphic Designers and other staff to deliver project goals.My key responsibilities include:• Project and account management.Includes: overseeing project planning and delivery, maintaining client relations, staff coordination and effective communication.• Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties.Includes: meeting organisation, WIP and time management documents, staff scheduling and inter-party communication.• Writing SEO-optimised copy for online publication and delivering long-term content / social strategies. Includes: website copy, social content, blog posts and articles.• Writing industry-specific offline copy and content.Includes: awards submissions, brochures, adverts, CVs and bios, press releases and other business documents.• Delivering specialist workshops and presentations.Includes: specialist content workshops, personal branding workshops and client-specific presentations.• Proofreading and copy-editing all agency content. Show less

Australia

Over three contract periods, I oversaw the successful delivery of international and domestic multi-venue tours:• Tour Director - multi-state Australia tour from September-October 2017 and single venue South Australia performance in August 2016. These tours featured two pieces of repertory.• Assistant Director - multi-state US tour from March-May 2016. This tour featured two pieces of repertory and the creation of a site-specific work.Circa are Australia’s foremost… Show more Over three contract periods, I oversaw the successful delivery of international and domestic multi-venue tours:• Tour Director - multi-state Australia tour from September-October 2017 and single venue South Australia performance in August 2016. These tours featured two pieces of repertory.• Assistant Director - multi-state US tour from March-May 2016. This tour featured two pieces of repertory and the creation of a site-specific work.Circa are Australia’s foremost international touring circus company. They are at the vanguard of contemporary circus worldwide, with a touring schedule unmatched in their domestic industry.My responsibilities with Circa have included:• Creative direction of performances, including performer feedback and coaching, staging, and liaising with the Artistic Director. • Delivery of tour logistics, including production, accommodation, travel and stakeholder liaison.• Mentoring and pastoral care of performers and touring staff.• Technical support of production team.• Reporting, briefing and delivering the strategy of senior management.• Creation of a site-specific performance.• End-of-tour and post-tour debriefs and reviews.Key venues visited:• BAM (New York, USA)• Canberra Theatre Centre (Canberra, Australia) Show less

Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Copywriting, proofreading and copy-editing services for SMEs, startups ad entrepreneurs. Key Responsibilities:• Project management and delivery on aims and goals.• Delivering high-quality business writing, including SEO web copy and articles, social media content, speeches and internal communications.• Developing and delivering marketing strategies and content plans.• Networking, promoting and marketing the business to key audiences.• Client… Show more Copywriting, proofreading and copy-editing services for SMEs, startups ad entrepreneurs. Key Responsibilities:• Project management and delivery on aims and goals.• Delivering high-quality business writing, including SEO web copy and articles, social media content, speeches and internal communications.• Developing and delivering marketing strategies and content plans.• Networking, promoting and marketing the business to key audiences.• Client relations and communications.• Creative problem-solving and offering solution-orientated approaches.Services included:• Copywriting for Marketing Agencies• Website Copywriting• SEO Articles and Blog Writing• Advert Copy• Social Media Content• Speeches and Scripts• Proofreading and Copy-editing• Landing Pages, Sales Pages and Email SequencesBased in the UK. Clients in the UK, Europe, USA and Australia."Copywriting expertise that helps your business grow." Show less

Uk And Australia

International artist and producer, delivering creative works including dance, physical theatre, theatre and improvisation, primarily for stage, and facilitating multidisciplinary artistic research.INTERNATIONAL ARTISTDirector and performer of numerous stage performances (dance / improvisation), playwright, and facilitator / director of research projects.From 2010-2014, I coordinated the wide-ranging multidisplinary performance project, On The Stage Of The Present… Show more International artist and producer, delivering creative works including dance, physical theatre, theatre and improvisation, primarily for stage, and facilitating multidisciplinary artistic research.INTERNATIONAL ARTISTDirector and performer of numerous stage performances (dance / improvisation), playwright, and facilitator / director of research projects.From 2010-2014, I coordinated the wide-ranging multidisplinary performance project, On The Stage Of The Present. Key responsibilities:• Creation of artistic works• Direction of performers and creative team• Performance• Identifying collaborators• Mentoring early-career artists• Attendance at key industry events and conferences• Participation in industry peer groupsPRODUCERSelf-producer for all productions to-date.Key responsibilites:• Project management• Fundraising and grant writing• Marketing and promotion• Stakeholder relations and industry networking• Financial administration including budget management, payroll and staffingKey achievements:• Jeff - 2015/6 - children’s theatre piece shortlisted for theatre 451 ELEVATE award in Australia, premiered at QPAC, Brisbane; • "it" - 2015 - theatre piece awarded Creative Scotland production funding, co-produced with Birds of Paradise;• Sura Medura - Live Art performance and international residency at the Colombo Biennale 2014• I'm Glad You're Here - 2013 - multi-art performance piece and research project, awarded the Choreographic Futures Award from Creative Scotland;www.tomwrites.weebly.com Show less

United Kingdom

An experienced teacher of movement and improvisation practices, I have worked in primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as professional environments.Teaching expertise in:• Movement improvisation,• Contact improvisation,• Release-based / somatic dance practice,• Physical theatre,• Voice practices for movers,• Inclusive practices,• Creative mentoring, and• Collaborative practices / research.Key teaching engagements:• Royal… Show more An experienced teacher of movement and improvisation practices, I have worked in primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as professional environments.Teaching expertise in:• Movement improvisation,• Contact improvisation,• Release-based / somatic dance practice,• Physical theatre,• Voice practices for movers,• Inclusive practices,• Creative mentoring, and• Collaborative practices / research.Key teaching engagements:• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow,• University of Plymouth,• Reid Kerr and Anniesland Colleges, Glasgow,• Dance House, Glasgow,• Dance Base, Edinburgh,• CoisCeim, Dublin.International workshop experience:• Guest Teacher at Hungarian Contact Improvisation Festival, 2015• Lead Teacher at Improvisation Workshop in Uppsala, Sweden, 2015• Lead Teacher of week-long improvisation workshop for AusDance Queensland, Australia, 2015• Guest Teacher at Dance Massive, Melbourne, Australia, 2015• Lead Teacher at Budapest Contact Improvisation Weekend, 2014• Organiser and facilitator of Autumn Workshop Series with @TheGlasgowJam, 2013 & 2014• Independent workshops in UK & Ireland, 2010-2015 Show less

Glasgow

Co-founded and co-directed educational arts organisation @TheGlasgowJam, based in Glasgow, UK.@TheGlasgowJam offered an education programme centred around regular multi-art jams, and included classes, weekend workshops and a mentoring / skill development programme for new teachers. Key responsibilities:• Arts management• Fundraising and grant writing• Financial administration • Organisation for and communication with Board of Directors• Stakeholder… Show more Co-founded and co-directed educational arts organisation @TheGlasgowJam, based in Glasgow, UK.@TheGlasgowJam offered an education programme centred around regular multi-art jams, and included classes, weekend workshops and a mentoring / skill development programme for new teachers. Key responsibilities:• Arts management• Fundraising and grant writing• Financial administration • Organisation for and communication with Board of Directors• Stakeholder relations and communications• Teacher and staff mentoring / training • Teaching / facilitating improvisation classes, jams and workshops.Key achievements:• Maintainence of twice monthly jams throughout my time as co-director.• Securing long-term in-kind support from host venue, Kinning Park Complex.• Securing ongoing financial support from Dance House, Glasgow. • Organisation and delivery of international Autumn Workshop Festivals (2013 & 2014), featuring teachers from across Scotland and participants form across Europe.• Facilitation of numerous board meetings and creation a formalised company structure.• Mentoring new teachers through the New Jammers initiative (run by Penny Chivas).• Multi-layered fundraising strategy, including education programmes, merchandise and funding applications.This organisation was rebranded in December 2017. Show less

Ma Contemporary Dance, Performance And Improvisation, Merit

Master's degree with the London Contemporary Dance School. Studied via a one-year placement with Scottish Dance Theatre (Apprentice.

Ba (Hons) Dance Theatre, Contempoary Dance, 2:1

Three-year Batchelor's degree in Contemporary Dance, based at Trinity Laban, London. Subjects included: • Contemporary dance.

Copywriting, Distinction

Certificated course covered the fundamentals of copywriting, including: • Copywriting as a practice, • Blogging and article writing, •.

Diploma, Proofreading And Copy Editing, Distinction

Qualification covered the foundations of proofreading and copy editing, including: • Spelling and grammar, • Effective use of a style.