Britney Cawkwell

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) | Queensland University of Technology

2023 - Present

• Understanding of the disciplines involved in live production
• study technical lighting, sound and multimedia production, and practicalities of set, props and costume
• Exploration of stage management for different genres–dance, music, orchestras, circus, opera, musical theatre
• Investigate and apply design skills for lighting, sound, multimedia and all aspects of production

Queensland Certificate of Education | Harristown State High School

2014 - 2018

• English Extension
  • Further study on critiquing and analysing written work
  • Creative writing for a formal setting
  • Development of all styles of text in informal and formal settings
• Maths B
• Maths C
• Physics
• Visual Arts
  • Critiquing and expanding on ideas and work
  • Working independently and collaboratively on artwork/exhibitions
  • Learning to reform a piece into different styles and mediums
  • Understanding the cultural impact and history of eras in the arts
• Graphics
  • Learning the Australian standard for constructive paperwork and scaling
  • Knowledge of modelling programs such as AutoCAD and Revit
  • Ability to 3D print a product with supporting documentation

Top of Subject: Graphics | Harristown State High School

2018

Award for Academic Excellence | Harristown State High School

2014 - 2018

• Proficient in analysing and sorting data, both numerical and practical
• Familiarity with design elements within visual arts, graphical and architectural fields
• Experienced in creating, managing, and organising paperwork
• Experienced with communication and team work within a stressful situation
• Able to effectively adapt to change of environment and position
• Valid Queensland Working with Children Check Positive Paid (Blue Card)
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19
• Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft, Sketchbook, and AutoCAD

Owner and Social Media Manager | Crescendo Theatre Company

2021 - Present

Relationships, materials, knowledge, ideas, embodied skills, artforms, leadership

Freelance Stage Management and Design | TPS, TCS, Empire, Vena Cave, etc

2018 - Present

Connections, relationships, knowledge, application, community belonging

Wait For It, 2023 (Theatre - Freshblood Festival)

Graphic Designer

Heathers: The Musical, 2023 (Musical - Crescendo Theatre Company)

Producer; Stage Manager; Graphic Designer; Production Designer 

Baitman: The Super Musical, 2022 (Musical - Homegrown Independents Program)

Stage Manager; Program Designer; LX Operator 

Urinetown: The Musical, 2022 (Musical - Crescendo Theatre Company)

Stage Manager; Marketing; Set Construction; Graphic Designer; Program Designer 

School of Rock, 2022 (Musical - Toowoomba Choral Society)

Assistant Stage Manager; Stagehand 

Edges: A Song Cycle, 2022 (Musical - Homegrown Independents Program)

Stage Manager; Graphic Designer 

Hunchback of Notre Dame, 2022 (Musical - Toowoomba Choral Society)

Stage Manager

We Will Rock You, 2022 (Musical - Empire Theatre)

Assistant Stage Manager; Prop Manager 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, 2021 (Musical - Toowoomba Choral Society)

Assistant Stage Manager; Deputy Stage Manager 

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 2021 (Musical - 24-Hour Musical Project)

Stagehand; Set Construction 

Hell Yeah!, 2021 (Theatre - Homegrown Independents Program)

Assistant Production Designer 

Be More Chill, 2021 (Musical - Crescendo Theatre Company)

Producer; Stage Manager; Graphic Designer; Production Designer 

Mamma Mia!, 2020 (Musical - Empire Theatre)

Assistant Stage Manager; Prop Manager 

Big Fish, 2019 (Musical - Toowoomba Philharmonic Society)

Assistant Stage Manager; Set Design & Construction

Scope Theatre Festival, 2019 (Theatre - Homegrown Independents Program)

Stagehand

Kinky Boots, 2019 (Musical - Empire Theatre)

Set Construction 

Shrek: The Musical, 2018 (Musical - Toowoomba Philharmonic Society)

Assistant Stage Manager; Set Construction