Lillian Hannah U

Experience

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  Sydney University Dramatic Society

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Lillian acted as the Production Manager/ Stage Manager for a production of Titus Andronicus which played for two seasons at Sydney University. Firstly as a SUDS 'slot' and secondly as a part of the VERGE Festival. Titus Andronicus then toured to Brisbane as part of the Festival of Australian Student Theatre (FAST). As Production Manager, Lillian managed the budgeting of the show and its tour and scheduling of all rehearsals. Lillian managed both funding from SUDS as well as the University of Sydney Union which allowed the production to tour as well as organising the application to FAST Festival. Lillian managed the company throughout its tour: coordinating travel and accommodation for the company as well as the transport and maintenance of props and set items. As Stage Manager for the Brisbane Season, Lillian 'teched' the show with QUT Technical students and called the show. Show less

  • Social Secretary

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Production Manager/ Stage Manager (Titus Andronicus)

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Country Road Group

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Casual Sales Assistant

  Lillian's duties included customer service and POS services in Womenswear, Menswear, Children's Wear and Homewares.

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  Little Spoon Theatre Co.

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Stage Manager (Tiger Country)

  Dir. Lara KerestesAs Stage Manager, Lillian oversaw the bump in to the theatre and the management of the company, props and technical elements of the show throughout its season.

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  Nomadic Artists

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Stage Manager (Equus)

  Dir. Michael CampbellAs Stage Manager, Lillian oversaw rehearsals and the bump in to the theatre. Throughout it's season, Lillian managed the company of thirteen, coordinated swing performers and called the show.

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  The Sydney Fringe

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Producer/ Stage Manager (Debris)

  Lillian produced and stage managed Mischief in the Woods' production of Dennis Kelly's Debris at the TAP Gallery. In pre-production, her role included rights acquisition, sponsorship acquisition, venue hire and casting. In the rehearsal phase, as Stage Manager, she participated in rehearsal, notating cues, blocking and prompting. As Producer, she also managed props acquisition and budgeting of the show. She also managed the marketing of the show, producing marketing materials and coordinating with Sydney Fringe Festival. In production, Lillian managed the bump in of the set, operated lighting as well as the FOH and ushering of patrons. Show less

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  Don't Look Away

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Stage Manager (Rooted)

  Dir. Phillip RousePSM: Amy BurkettAs Stage Manager for Don't Look Away's Rooted, Lillian attended rehearsal: notating blocking and coordinating scene changes. In the bump in phase, Lillian participated in the building of the set and the maintenance of the props and costume. During performance, Lillian operated lights and sound.

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  FBi Radio

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Stage Manager (SMAC Awards)

  Lillian acted as the Stage Manager for the 2014 SMAC Awards. Her role included talent management, coordination of crew for set changes and coordinating the safety of the stage during the performances.

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  North Sydney Boys High School

  May 2014 - May 2014

  Lighting Designer (The Mikado)

  Dir. Stephen AndersonWorking closely with director, Stephen Anderson, Lillian produced and actioned a lighting design for North Sydney Boy's High School's production of The Mikado. Her duties included providing an equipment list for hires, artistic meetings with the director, supervising the bump in - including working with and teaching students basic lighting skills and programming the show (ETC ION).

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  Ken Unsworth

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Lighting Technician (The Arrangement)

  Dir. Ken UnsworthSM: Eddie GoodfellowLillian acted as the Lighting 'Spot' operator for a week of devised movement and art installation performances between the 12th - 20th of July, 2014 taking hand cues from the Stage Manager.

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  Sydney University Movement and Dance Society (MADSOC)

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Set/ Lighting Designer (Oscuro)

  Dir. Emma HickeyLillian designed the set and lighting for MADSOC's annual Major performance Oscuro. Her role in this production included attending rehearsals, producing renderings, meetings with Choreographers and directors and delivering Lighting Cue Synopsis to Head Technicians at the Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre in order to realise the design. Lillian also participated in the tech and bump in including managing the crew, rigging the set and the bump in and focus of the lighting grid. Show less

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  Seymour Centre

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  Casual Lighting Technician

  Lillian worked as a casual lighting technician at the Seymour Centre for a week of maintenance which included de-rigging and cleaning a range of theatrical lights in the three Seymour Centre venues: The Everest Theatre, The York Theatre and The Reginald Theatre. Following maintenance, Lillian then assisted in the re-rigging and focus of the standard rigs in all three venues.

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  Belvoir

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Casual Sound Technician

  As a casual sound technician, Lillian assisted the Sound Team in the Bump In of 'Radiance'.

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  Fourth Wall

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  Internship: Assistant Stage Manager (Mardi Gras Party)

  As an Assistant Stage Manager, Lillian assisted in set changes and the coordination of acts throughout the night.

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  Sydney Theatre Company

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Secondment: Stage Management (King Lear)

  Dir. Neil ArmfieldSM: Georgia GilbertDSM: Todd EichornASM: Roxzan Bowes, Katie Hankin

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  Pinchgut Opera

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2015

  Radio Mic Technician (L'Amant Jaloux)

  Dir. Chas Rader-ShieberSM: Tanya LeachSound Designer: Tom BrickhillFOH Mixer: Caitlin PorterAs Radio Mic Technician, Lillian oversaw the micing of the cast, the maintenance of the equipment and sound checks with the FOH Sound Operator.

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  Sydney Theatre Company

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Stage Manager (Last Dance at Dum Dum)

  Dir. Lenore RobertsonAs Stage Manager for 'Last Dance at Dum Dum', Lillian's duties during rehearsal included the mark up of the rehearsal room for dress run, notation of blocking and artistic discussions with the Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Set Designer and director. Lillian also took on the responsibility of producing and distributing Production Schedules, Bump In/Out Schedules and Tech Week schedules during the time in the theatre. Lillian managed the Bump In and Bump Out including preparing the Risk Assessment and Safe Work Method Statements for the production, hiring of crew, coordinating with the venue technician and Riverside and running the Technical Rehearsals and the transportation and storage of set, props and costume.Lillian also called the show throughout its season and distributed show reports. Show less

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  Ensemble Theatre Company

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Secondment: Assistant Stage Manager (Jack of Hearts)

  Dir. David WilliamsonSM: Danielle Ironside

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  Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Stage Manager (Mardi Gras Party)

  Lillian was a Stage Manager for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Party at the Royal Hall of Industries at Moore Park held on the 5th of March, 2016. Working with a team of two other Stage Managers and three crew members, Lillian's duties included managing ten acts including Conchita Wurst, Courtney Act and Deborah Cox during Dress Rehearsals and Performance. Her other duties included communication with FOH Sound and Party Directors during the performance, managing and micing the main acts and coordinating with talent managers and choreographers. Along with the team of Stage Manager, Lillian also managed the coordination of set changes and the management of safety onstage. Lillian also operated confetti canons during performances and giving hand cues for other FX. Show less

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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Apr 2016 - May 2016

  Internship: LUZIA

  Director of Creation: Patricia RuelDirectrice de production: Serge CôteAssistante directrice de production: Fanny PagéRégisseure de Production: Manon BouchardAssistante régisseure de Production: Maude Labontè2e Assistante régisseure de Production: Veronique LachanceGeneral Stage Manager: Grant GravenerStage Manager: Adam Kendrick

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  Pinchgut Opera

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Radio Mic Technician (Armida)

  Dir. Crystal ManichSM: Melanie StantonASM: Eva TilleyAs Radio Mic Technician, Lillian oversaw the micing of the cast, the maintenance of the equipment and sound quality with recording sound engineers.

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  Melbourne Theatre Company

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Secondment: Stage Management (Disgraced)

  Dir. Nadia TassSM: Julia SmithASM: Jess Maguire

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  NAISDA 40th Anniversary

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  Assistant Stage Manager (Speaking Countries)

  PM: Mel ColvinSM: Jennifer Parsonage

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  FORM Dance Projects

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Stage Manager (Champions)

  Director: Martin del AmoAssociate Artist: Miranda WheenLighting Design: Karen NorrisSound Design/ Composition: Gail PriestAV Design: Sam JamesI was contracted for the final two weeks of rehearsal and performance. During rehearsal, I worked to develop a movement and time-code based digital Prompt Copy for the show. I was also worked with the cast of twelve dancers and one understudy during rehearsal to form a strong rapport, ensure their rehearsal needs were being met, manage injuries and pregnancy and continue developing the show. During this time, I also worked closely with the designers (Set/ Costume, Sound, AV and Lighting) to paper plot the show in preparation for Technical Rehearsals. During Technical Rehearsals, I again, worked closely with the Composer/ Sound Designer, AV Designer and Lighting Designer to complete the prompt copy and ensure a high show quality. I also liaised closely with the FORM Production Manager, Sydney Festival Venue Managers, Sydney Festival Assistant Stage Managers and Carriageworks Venue and Front of House staff during the running of the show to ensure high quality show maintenance and back of house maintenance. I worked closely with the FORM Production Manager to ensure the requirements denoted by the Risk Assessment were being met and maintained. During performance, I took on the responsibilities of a Calling Stage Manager – calling the show to a Lighting Technician and the Sound Designer during Dress runs before taking on the Lighting operation of the show during performance and calling Sound and AV cues. The show utilised a GrandMA Lighting console, QLab 3 and Resolume. I also continued with my previous responsibilities – managing cast welfare, injuries and pregnancies, rehearsing in understudies for sudden cast changes due to injury and added laundry and set maintenance responsibilities to my purview. The Prompt Copy will be physically and digitally archived in the event that the show will toured. Show less

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  City of Sydney

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Macquarie St Production Assistant (SydNYE 2016)

  Site Manager: Corey O'MalleyAssistant Site Manager: Sierra BellMy role as the Production Assistant at the Macquarie Street site for Sydney’s 2016 New Year’s Eve event was threefold: providing administrative and on-ground support to the site management team of Macquarie Street encompassing an area of approximately 1km from the corner of Bent street to Lower Macquarie street, providing high quality customer service during event day to interact with general public and provide service to residents on Macquarie street and coordinating with NSW police, external event managers and satellite SydNYE event teams to deliver a safe and efficient site. Show less

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  Red Line Productions

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Stage Manager (The Judas Kiss)

  I was the Stage Manager for The Judas Kiss presented at the Old Fitz Theatre as part of Red Line Production's 2017 season and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Directed by Iain SinclairDesigned by Jonathan HindmarshLighting Design by Alex BerlageSound Design by Steve Toulmin

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  Sport for Jove Theatre Company

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Stage Manager (Fallen)

  Director: Penny HarphamPlaywright: Seanna van HeltenSet Design: Owen PhillipsCostume Design: Chloe GreavesLighting Design: Sian James-HollandSound Design: Raya SlavinAV Design: Michael CarmodyI was the Stage Manager for the premiere of Fallen produced by She Said Theatre and Sport for Jove.

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  Cross Pollinate Productions

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Stage Manager (The Village Bike)

  I was the Stage Manager for the Australian premiere production of 'The Village Bike' by Penelope Skinner to presented by Cross Pollinate Productions and Red Line at the The Old Fitz Theatre.Director: Rachel ChantAssistant Director: Joel HorwoodDesigner: Anna Gardiner & Martelle HuntSound Designer: Nate Edmondson

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  Gordon Frost Organisation

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Auditions Assistant (Book of Mormon)

  I assisted in the running of general auditions in Sydney, Australia for Book of Mormon with Gordon Frost Organisation.Associate General Manager Aus. : Laura ManningAudition Coordinator: Emily Macdonald

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  Sydney Writers' Festival

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Stage Manager (Richard Wherrett Venue)
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  Roslyn Packer Theatre

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Casual Theatre Technician/ Mechanist

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Lighting Board Operator (Velvet)

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Waverley Council

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Stage Manager (Bondi Feast)
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  CDP Productions

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  Production Assistant/ Stage Manager (APACA Conference and Awards Dinner)
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  (NIDA) National Institute of Dramatic Art

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Production Stage Manager (Hello Again)

  Director: Tyran ParkeMusical Supervisor: Andrew RossMusical Director: Nigel UbrihienDesigner: Nick Fry

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  Waverley Council

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2017

  Stage Manager (The Festival of the Winds)
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  University of Sydney

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2017

  Stage Manager (Sharing Spaces: A Night of Indigenous and Chinese Dance)

  A cultural exchange event featuring dancers from Minzu University, China, Koomurri and Sydney Conservatorium of Music students for the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services)

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  BADSydney

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Stage Manager (BADSydney)

  BAD Sydney Crime Writers' Festival

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  NASIDA Dance College

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Assistant Stage Manager (Restoration EOYS 2017)

  Director: Frances RingsStage Manager: Loretta FosterLighting Designer: Karen Norris

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  City of Sydney

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

  Assistant Stage Manager
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  Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Stage Manager

  I was the rehearsal stage manager on ATYP's Intersection 2018: Chrysalis directed by Rachel Chant to be presented at Griffin Theatre SWB Stables and Casula in 2018.

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  Bangarra Dance Theatre

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Stage Manager

  Shows toured with Bangarra Dance Theatre:In 2020:Regional Tour | Bennelong | Regional WA & NSWPerth Festival | Bennelong | WA Mainstage Tour | Sandsong | Postponed due to COVID-19.In 2019:Regional Tour | Bennelong | Regional NSW, QLD, NTMainstage Tour | 30 Years of Sixty-Five Thousand (Uniapon, Stamping Ground, To Make Fire) | NSW, ACT, WA, NT, QLD, VIC, ADL, TASInternational Tour | Spirit/ Brolga | Vancouver, Montreal, Brantford, Toronto, Ottowa, Canada & Chicago, USAIn 2018:Regional Tour | OUR: Land People Stories | Regional NSW, QLD,Adelaide Festival | Bennelong | ADLCommGames Opening Ceremony | Totems Section | Gold CoastMainstage/ Creation Tour | Dark Emu | NSW, ACT, WA, QLD, VICReturn to Country | Nyapanyapa | Yirrkala, Arnhem LandInternational | Spirit/ I.B.I.S | Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, India & Saitama, Japan Show less

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  City of Sydney

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Assistant Stage Manager
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  Premier's Department NSW

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Show Caller (WugulOra Indigenous Morning Ceremony)

  Showcaller for WugulOra morning ceremony featuring Luke Carroll, the KARI Singers, Isaiah Firebrace, Koomurri and Buuju Buuju Butterfly Dancers.

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  Neil Gooding Productions & Repercussions Productions

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Stage Manager (Drummer Queens)

  Stage Manager for the Australian Premiere of Drummer Queens.Touring Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

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  Performance Space

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  Stage Manager (tiny revolutions)
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  Belvoir

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

  Stage Manager (Miss Peony Workshop)
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  CDP Productions

  Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

  Deputy Stage Manager

  The Gruffalo's Child

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  Belvoir

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager for Miss PeonyMiss Peony is a multi-lingual production, featuring surtitles in three languages: English, Cantonese and Simplified Chinese.

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  Expo 2020 Dubai

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Stage Manager - Al Wasl Plaza

  Venue: Al Wasl PlazaShows Delivered on Contract: 30+Shows Delivered as SM Lead: 8 +UAE Flag Day, Riverdance, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Programme Reveal, Nissan Patrol 70th Anniversary & Pathfinder Reveal, China National Day Gala Performance, Globe Soccer Meet& Greet, Anthony Joshua Q&A, Cristiano Ronaldo Meet & Greet, Dubai Police Graduation Ceremony.

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  Opera Australia

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Stage Manager

  Stage Manager on Australian Tour of The Phantom of the Opera

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  Michael Cassel Group

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Deputy Stage Manager

  Deputy Stage Manager on Hamilton AU/NZ Tour

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  GWB Entertainment Group

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Deputy Stage Manager

  Deputy Stage Manager for Death of a SalesmanDirected by Neil Armfield

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  Productionglue (A TAIT Company)

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Showcaller for the Opening Ceremony for the Red Sea International Film FestivalShow Caller for Daily Screening program in Gala TheatreBOH Caller for Closing Ceremony Red Sea International Film Festival

  • Stage Manager & Show Caller

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Stage Manager

    Oct 2023 - Nov 2023
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  GWB Entertainment Group

  Dec 2023 - now

  Senior Assistant Stage Manager

  Senior ASM - Miss Saigon Australia and Asia Tour