Sammy Moynihan

Sammy Moynihan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Theatre director and Arts Worker

  • Education

    • (NIDA) National Institute of Dramatic Art

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Cultural Leadership
  • Experience

    • Mind Blank Ltd

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Creative Team Member

      Developing and performing improvised pieces that engage young people in conversations regarding mental health.Running interactive workshops.Engaging with and travelling to schools, detention centres and communities Australia-wide.Participated in 2018 Northern Territory tour, working in regional schools and Indigenous communities

    • Playing Field Studio

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Executive Secretary

      Organised and documented all board meetingsOversaw policies and proceduresOrganised bookings and facilitating studio hire with local artistsAdministrative and housekeeping duties

    • Rebus Theatre and Workplace Training

      Jan 2018 - now

      Developing and performing workplace training pieces concerning diversity and accessibility.Running interactive workshops including:Bridges or Barricades: Co-facilitated a ten week program with year 10 drama students, exploring conflict in the playground.Speaking Role: Co-facilitating a twenty week program. Using techniques found in Playback Theatre, teaching communication skills to people with a variety of disabilities.Acting Out: Facilitating a ten week free inclusive drama class for LGBTQIA+ youth Show less

      • Director (Re-Emergence Project)

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Associate Artist

        Jan 2018 - Feb 2023
    • The Freedom Theatre

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Internship

      Observing and assisting in the French tour of Return to PalestineObserving and assisting with the general day to day activities of the company at their base in Jenin Refugee CampRepresenting Australia at the Palestinian Performing Arts ShowcaseCulminating in a mutually beneficial industry report

    • Canberra Youth Theatre

      Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
      Program Coordinator

      Overseeing the development and implementation of all CYT workshop and artistic programs.Managing enquiries and communications with parents, tutors, participants, schools, venues and staff.Administering the financial aspects of the Workshops Program, including tutor payments and invoices as pertains to parents, stakeholders and artists.The first point of contact at CYT and general administrative duties.

    • Belconnen Arts Centre

      Oct 2019 - Feb 2023
      Live Programs Officer

      Developing and delivering a dynamic and vibrant yearly live performance program at Belconnen Arts Centre. Programming the centre's new theatre and other new spaces.Identifying and creating artistic opportunities for Canberra's performing artists.Creating a unique identity for the theatre within Canberra's artistic landscape.Establishing purposeful relationships with a diverse range of national and international stakeholders to support of the realisation of the live performance program. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid Certificate

      CBD College