Bella Wilkinson
stage manager
Bella Wilkinson
Contact
M: 0410807917
E: bellawilkinson2@gmail.com
About
While completing a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (Technical Production) and a minor in Indigenous Knowledge at Queensland University of Technology, Bella Wilkinson has honed a range of skills that led her to discover her passion for stage management specifically for dance performances. As a driven, enthusiastic, and passionate worker with diverse skills, Bella has been working as a Senior Hairstylist for 9 years while also completing a diploma in design before undertaking her degree. She has 15 years of dance training, 5 years of experience working in community theatre and has had opportunities to work with companies such as Queensland Ballet and Queensland Theatre. Drawing from her studies in Indigenous Knowledge, Bella aims to work and create inclusive, respectful, culturally safe working environments among cast and crew to deliver performances for all audiences. She is passionate about supporting new stories and works that explore and challenge audiences' perspectives.
Professional EXPERIENCE
Assistant stage manager, Puccini double bill, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
(Septempber 2024)
Assistant stage manager, queensland ballet academy gala
(August 2024)
Assistant Stage Manager, Bespoke, QUeensland Ballet
(July 2024)
Duty Technician, Queensland Ballet
(June 2024-Current)
Assistant Stage Manager, my first ballet-Cinderella, QUeensland Ballet
(June 2024)
Assistant Stage Manager, Aspire 24, QUeensland Ballet
(May 2024)
Workshop Technician, QUT
(FEBRUARY 2024-current)
Studio Technician, QUT
(October 2023-current)
stage manager, QUT Fashion Showcase
(October 2023)
Related Experience
University Productions
Opening events coordinator, Standing by 2023 Showcase
(2023)
Assistant stage manager, stupid fucking bird
(2023)
Curator, ondine
(2023)
Assistant stage manager, qut dance performance choreographic project showcase
(2022)
head of scheduling and choreographer, BACK by POPULAR demand the art of war
(2022)
Stage manager, Odyssey
(2022)
curator and lighting designer, production arts project
(2022)
Internships and Observing /Assisting
Vietgone, Queensland theatre, stage management
(2023)
STICKLEY Gershwin, Queensland Ballet, stage management
(2023)
Bespoke, Queensland ballet, stage management
(2023)
Marry Poppins, stage management
(2023)
Volunteer Work
ASSISTANT director, Stage manager, assistant stage manager, follow spot operator, guys and dolls revue
(2016-2021)
stage manager, ASSISTANT stage manager, john wikman PRODUCTION
(2017-2018)
Assistant Stage MANAGER, Prima
(2017)
ASSISTANT stage manager, squids theatrical COMPANY
(2016)
stage manager, junior squids theatrical COMPANY
(2016)
Skills & Expertise
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) Minor in Indigenous Knowledge
Completed KORN1010 (spoken Korean) at The University of Queensland
Diploma in Design
Certificate III in Hairdressing
ComplementarySkills
Social media and brand design
Choreography
Painting
Sewing
other projects
Choreography, Lighting, Vision, Sound Design
Performed by Alice Bretz, Ceangal Standing by 2023 showcase
(2023)
Choreography and Lighting Design
Performed by rose Dearden, BACK by POPULAR demand the art of war
(2022)
Set Construction
Glass bottle windchimes, BACK by POPULAR demand the art of war
(2022)
Lighting Design
production arts project
(2022)
