EVE MURRAY BA (hons)
PERSONAL PROFILE
I have a great passion for working in theatre. I take my role very seriously and dedicate my full attention and time until its completion. I have a keen eye for detail which ensures my work is of a high standard. I cope well under pressure and have an ability to adjust to big changes at short notice. I am able to share the Director's/Designers vision and realize it even within constraints such as time, budget and resources. I am particularly self motivated and an eager learner enjoying every challenge that each show brings. I have experience of working alone, in a team and leading a team. I am an honest, reliable and trustworthy Individual who expects such qualities in her colleges.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2010: House Cabaret, The Puppet Lab – Co-designer, Scenic artist and Puppeteer
May/Date 2010: Edinburgh Dungeons – Theme artist
March 2010: The Frog Princess, The Puppet Lab – Set designer, Scenic artist
October/November 2009: Mother Goose, The Byre Theatre – Scenic artist
September/October 2009: The Return to the Forbidden Planet, Alegro – Set designer, Scenic artist
August 2009: Crime and Punishment, Moving parts theatre company – Set designer, Scenic artist
July 2009: Blithe Spirit, Holyrood Amature Theatrical Society (H.A.T.S) – Set designer, Scenic artist
June 2009: The Wind in the Willows, Take away theatre company – Set designer, Scenic artist
May 2009: The Velveteen Rabbit, Take away theatre company – Set designer, Scenic artist
March 2009: The Merry Monks of Cambusdonald, The Byre Theatre – Scenic Artist
February 2009: Anthology, Moving parts theatre company – Set Designer, Scenic Artist, co writter
February 2009: Tam 'o' Shanter, Take away theatre company – Set Designer and Scenic Artist
November 2008: Hansel and Gretel, Take away theatre company – Set Designer and Scenic Artist
November 2008: Beauty and the Beast, Pace Theatre – Scenic Artist
October 2008: Cinderella, Byre Theatre – Scenic Artist
March 2008: Swindle and Death, Touring production – Scenic Artist
February 2008: The Singing Kettle
I have completed three contracts with this well known touring children's production company. Two as a Scenic artist and one as a prop maker.
 
February 2008: Shining city, touring production – Scenic Artist
January 2008: Of Mice and Men, Perth Theatre – Scenic Artist
November 2007: Sweeny Tod, Perth Theatre – Scenic Artist
November 2007: Cinderella, Pace Theatre Paisley – Scenic Artist
November 2007: Katie Morag, touring production – Scenic Artist
February 2007 - October 2007: Queens Hall, Edinburgh
To gain experience of the technical aspects of the industry, I undertook the role of Hall Assistant at the Queens Hall my duties included:
June 2006 - December 2006: The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
The Byre Theatre, I was scenic artist on the following shows:
August 2006: The Scottish National Theatre
I worked as a Scenic artist for the Scottish National Theatre on the long awaited Tutti Fruitti, as featured on TV.
EDUCATION
2002-2006: Queen Margaret University College - BA(hons) Stage Management and Theatre Productions
After my four years at Queen Margaret University, where I specialized in set design and scenic art. I graduated top of my class by gaining a 2:1 BA (hons) in Stage Management and Theatre Productions . During my time at Queen Margaret I gained active experience working at the following companies:
I also designed for three in-house shows
By joining the Master students Theatre company in my fourth year, I was given the chance to set design for the Traverse theatre Edinburgh and The Arches theatre Glasgow. It was a very enjoyable and educational experience. It was a devised piece of theatre titled;
1995-2002: Leith Academy, Edinburgh
Highers: Drama(B), English(B), History(B), Graphic Communication(C)
Intermediate II: Mathematics (C)
INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Beyond theatre I enjoy reading and writing poetry, too varying levels of success. I have a growing interest in Scottish history and I am a regular visitor of all the museums Edinburgh provides. I also wish to pursue my new found interest in photography.
REFERENCES
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