Alan Meggs

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Professional Summary:

An experienced Theatrical Production Manager and Dance Facilitator adept at working across a wide range of disciplines and managing productions from inception to performance. Key strengths include: methodically planning and organising productions to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard; producing risk assessments and operations manuals to drive efficiency and safety; extensive performance experience in dance and music which facilitates credibility and aids engagement with, and understanding of, performers; and a deep knowledge across stage management, crewing, dressing and automation, enabling rapid identification and eradication of production issues.

Key Expertise:

Production Management Stage Management Direction Choreography

Risk Assessments Performer Management Score Reading Budget Management

Career Highlights:

Kent County Council had conceptualised an evening of performance by school age students to celebrate the biannual Kent School Games in 2014. Appointed as Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the production. Produced risk assessment and operations manual; liaised with schools to set up auditions; sourced and hired technical staff and crew; arranged delivery and return of equipment; and oversaw operational management of the evening. Succeeded in delivering a well-received production and have been retained for 2016.

London Cabaret had planned an evening to raise money for an HIV/AIDS charity. Hired as Stage Manager/Associate Director to oversee rehearsals and performers. Developed strong communication channels between Club Manager and Show Director; liaised with Performers and Agents to manage availability; sourced and fitted costumes; oversaw ‘get in’ and return of staging, lighting, sound and instruments; and oversaw final performance. Succeeded in delivering a show that raised the profile of the charity and has been repeated in other venues.

The Emporium in Brighton was staging its traditional family pantomime. Appointed Company Stage Manager to oversee all technical aspects of show and provide pastoral care for Performers. Sourced and hired stage management team; co-managed set building; sourced and maintained props and pyrotechnics; managed daily set-up of stage for performances; distributed wages; managed ‘get out’ of set and collation; and oversaw storage of props and costumes. Succeeded in delivering a season of sell-out performances.

Career History:

Company: Various ClientsPosition: Freelance Stage Manager, Production Manager, Company Manager,

Director, Choreographer and PerformerDates: 1984 to present

Manage theatrical productions, from concept to performance, to deliver outstanding entertainment on time and on budget.

Conceptualise, resource and deliver performances for corporate videos. Work closely with Directors and Set Designers to interpret set plans and model box,

creating sets exactly as per the Designer’s vision. Plan and implement placement of stage, lighting, sound and H&S aspects such as

wheelchair access. Liaise with Set Builders, Scaffolders and lighting and sound resources to ensure on time

delivery of equipment and subsequent collection and return after performance.

Source and hire technical staff and crew. Liaise with Performers and Agents to manage availability and plan rehearsal schedules. Support creative personnel in their artistic choices and source relevant material for

singers and readers. Source, purchase and make props. Manage budgets and prepare payroll. Manage delivery of final performances.

Example Assignments: Stage managed Christmas Concert for The Make A Difference Trust (2003 to date). The

concert is a focal point for bringing West End theatre together to celebrate the lives of colleagues who have died of HIV-related illnesses, and raise funds for charity.

Hired as Production Manager to troubleshoot organisational issues and provide theatrical expertise for a gala for Kent County Council and the University of Kent to celebrate the work of Kent’s Olympic athletes, past, present and future, in 2012.

Stage managed corporate rebranding event for FSA over four days in 2006, ensuring actors and set were in the right place at the right time for instructional scenarios and role-plays held in various venues.

Engaged as Production Manager by Josephine Buchan Production to lead all technical aspects of the 2007 production ‘I Love You Because’ at the Landor Theatre, Clapham. The production was named ‘What’s On Stage Best Off West End Musical’ that year.

Assistant Choreographer for Spanish prime time variety TV show Directo En La Noche, responsible for managing and rehearsing a company of 10 dancers who performed one set piece and two backing dances live each week of a six month season.

Earlier Career:

04/1984 to 02/1985: Dancer, BeauxArtz Dance Company 09/1980 to 01/1984: Dancer, Hot City Dance Company, Europe and Middle East tours 03/1980 to 09/1980: Dancer, Angst Dance Company. London and David Essex tour

Theatre Production Credits Include:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Midsummer Scene, Dubrovnik, 2014: Choreographer Cinders, Emporium Brighton, 2013, 2014: Company Stage Manager Hedgehog’s Home, Tabernacle Theatre, London, 2013: Choreographer Bash and Screwed, Brighton Rep Theatre, 2013: Production Manager/Stage Manager Kent Sporting Heroes, University of Kent and KCC: Production Manager TBA PLC in-house training video for Barclays Bank, 2012: Stage Manager Disney’s The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre, London, 2005 to 2012: Wardrobe Technician Gay School Musical, Above the Stag, 2009: Choreographer The Other Woman, Shepperton and Sunbury Arts Festival, 2007: Director FSA corporate event, 2006: Stage Manager The Lunatic Queen, Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, 2005: Movement Director Disney’s Beauty and the Beast UK tour, 2001 to 2002: Resident Director The Betrayal of Nora Blake, Jermyn St Theatre, London, 1998: Assistant Director Summer Holiday UK Tour, 1996 to 1997: Resident Director Chess the Musical, UK tour, 1995 to 1995: Assistant and Resident Director Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, 1991 to 1995: ASM, Automation

Operator and Crew Charge Hand Chess the Musical, UK tour, 1990 to 1991: Swing Dancer and Singer Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, 1989 to 1990: Stage Crew and

Dep Automation Operator Time the Musical, Dominion Theatre, London, 1987 to 1988: Swing Dancer Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Broadway Theatre, Lewisham, 1986: Dancer

TV & Video Production Credits Include:

Directo En La Noche (RTVE, Spain): Assistant Choreographer Kate Robbins Show (Granada Television): Dancer BAFTA Awards (Granada Television): Dancer Cliff Richard – Various: Dancer Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender: Dancer Dairy Box Chocolates advertisement: Actor Spitting Image – Peter and The Wolf (Emmy Award Winner 1994): Actor

Education & Qualifications:

Trained at the Arts Educational School, Barbican, London EFAW ECDL Level 2 Public liability insured Chaperone licenced CRB checked O Levels: Music, English Language, French, Biology, Maths, Social and Economic History

Professional Affiliations & Memberships:

UNESCO International Dance Council Dance UK BECTU Member

Personal Details:

Location: Brighton, UK Email: alan@alanmeggs.com Website: www.alanmeggs.com

Recommendations:

“Having employed Alan as Production Manager on several projects for Kent County Council, including Kent's Sporting Legends and the Kent School Games Cultural Celebration, he proved to be a highly organised, no nonsense man who was able to keep his sense of humour even in the midst of chaos. Alan is committed and will get the job done.”Natalie Harris, Culture and Sports Events Officer, Kent Sport and Physical Activity Service

“Over time I have engaged Alan’s services on several major projects as a stage manager and or costume supervisor. He has worked with me on events for Philips, the FSA, Barclays and Samsung. In fact, whenever I am planning such an event Alan is the first person I think of when preparing the project. He is now an indispensable member of my team and would not only recommend him to other producers I would say your project will be graced by his presence.” Steve Devereaux, Freelance Producer

“I had the pleasure of working with Alan for many years, first as a company member of Beauxartz Dance Company and then also as a freelance dancer in the commercial world, and I would recommend him highly to anybody considering Alan becoming a part of their team.”Kevan Allen, Freelance Choreographer