KATIE UNDERHAY
DESIGNER - MAKER - PERFORMER
2017
Three Little Pigs (Theatre) dir. Niki McCretton. Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company - Actor/Puppeteer
Lord's Light (Music Video), Lucine Bell - Puppet maker & Puppeteer
Ephelant (Theatre), Broken Puppet Theatre Company - Puppet costume maker
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The Mermaid of Mevagissey (Film) dir. Luc Mollinger. London Film School - Mermaid Puppeteer & Art Dept.
The Tale of the Cockatrice (Theatre) dir. Anthony Burbridge. Mumblecrust Theatre - Co-creator, performer, puppet/costume maker
The Three Musketeers (Theatre), Three Half Pints - Puppet costume maker
Limelight Theatre (Youth Theatre Organisation) - Dance and singing tutor
Business Man, James Staunton - Puppet Designer/Maker
Wilbur Wright, Ando Soul Creative Services - Puppet Designer/Maker
2016
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Drama Dept. - Visiting Lecturer in Puppetry to BA2 Acting Students
Murder Plot (Short Film) dir. Michael Barry. Perceptive Creation - Session Vocalist for Soundtrack
The Tale of the Cockatrice (Theatre) dir. Anthony Burbridge. Mumblecrust Theatre - Co-creator, performer, puppet/costume maker
Mythical Beast Puppetry Workshop, Midsummer Dreams Festival - Puppetry Workshop Leader
Three Little Pigs (Theatre) dir. Niki McCretton. Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company - Actor/Puppeteer
Toons the Tiger, Action Pussycat - Puppet Designer/Maker
2015
Three Little Pigs (Theatre) dir. Niki McCretton. Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company - Actor/Puppeteer
The Skyline Gang (Theatre) dir. Michelle Murray. Bourne Leisure - Pip (Actor, vocalist and dancer)
Aladdin Rocks (Pantomime) dir. Ed Curtis. Bourne Leisure - Slave of the Ring
Merlin's Apprentice (Musical) dir. Ian Trafford. Kickline - Lead Session Vocalist for Soundtrack
Cyber Scream 2.0 (Theatre in Education) dir. Tom Gilbert. Actionwork - Davina/Leanne/Daisy (Actor/Puppeteer)
Tawdry Child (Music Video) dir. Tony Leach. Gentle Medusa Media - Puppeteer/Dancer & Puppet Designer/Maker
​Weston College, Performing Arts Dept. - Visiting Lecturer in Puppetry to BTEC Performing Arts Students
Hot Mikado (Musical Theatre) dir. Aaron Pengelly & Blair Ruddick. WODS - Puppet Designer/Maker
2014
Let's Stop Bullying for All (Theatre in Education) dir. Dr Andy Hickson. Actionwork Ltd - Understudy/ASM/Designer/Workshop Facilitator
The Secret of Monkey Island (Youth Theatre Production) Limelight Theatre - Dance and singing tutor & Costume designer
Per4mance Theatre (Youth Theatre Organisation) - Singing, dance and drama tutor
Into the Woods (Youth Theatre Production) Limelight Theatre - Puppet Designer/Maker
Honk Jr (Youth Theatre Production) Per4mance Theatre - Set and Costume Assistant
2013
King Kong the Musical (Musical Theatre) dir. Jonathan Leach. Pinecone Penguin - Weston (Actor/Vocalist)
The Stolen Heart (Site Specific) dir. Emma Williams. Richard Burton Company - Rapunzel's Prince (Puppeteer/Vocalist)
Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare - Puppetry workshop leader
Cup of Daisies Campaign 2013-14 (Still Photography) Oana Balan - Model
QuiXote (Site Specific) dir. Firenza Guidi. Elan Frantoio: Fucecchio, Italy - Costume Designer/Maker
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2012
The Boy who Went Fishing for Compliments (Site Specific) dir. Emma Williams. Richard Burton Company - Vivian (Puppeteer/Vocalist)
Worle Theatre Works (Youth Theatre Organisation) - Singing, dance and drama tutor and co-founder
Private singing tutor - Musical theatre and pop singing tuition
SKILLS
Puppetry
- making/designing bunraku, hand puppets, marionettes
- puppeteering bunraku, hand puppets, marionettes, glove puppets
- pattern making for puppetry
Costume
- design and illustration
- costume construction
- hand sewing, industrial machine and overlocker experience
- alterations, repairs and maintenance
- costume distressing/breaking down
- flat pattern drafting and cutting on the stand for costume
​Singing
- Mezzo Soprano/Alto (E3 - C6)
- High Belt (to E5)
- Musical Theatre/Pop/Rock/Swing Jazz​
Dance
- Tap, Ballet, Modern Jazz, Swing Dance (lindy hop)
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Teaching
- drama, dance, singing, puppetry to 3-25 yrs
- Anti-Bullying workshops facilitator to 4-18 yrs
- Experience entertaining and interacting with children in character
Model making
- theatrical model making/miniatures
- prop making
Digital art
- Photoshop, vector graphics, photo editing and digital tablet artwork
Graphic design
- poster, logo and theatrical programme design
Driving
- full clean UK driving licence, van driving experience
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Administration/Marketing
- experienced in running budgets, correspondence and promotion
- creating marketing campaigns, press releases, and social media marketing
SKILLS
Puppetry
- making/designing bunraku, hand puppets, marionettes
- puppeteering bunraku, hand puppets, marionettes, glove puppets
- pattern making for puppetry
Costume
- design and illustration
- costume construction
- hand sewing, industrial machine and overlocker experience
- alterations, repairs and maintenance
- costume distressing/breaking down
- flat pattern drafting and cutting on the stand for costume
​Singing
- Mezzo Soprano/Alto (E3 - C6)
- High Belt (to E5)
- Musical Theatre/Pop/Rock/Swing Jazz​
Dance
- Tap, Ballet, Modern Jazz, Swing Dance (lindy hop)
​
Teaching
- drama, dance, singing, puppetry to 3-25 yrs
- Anti-Bullying workshops facilitator to 4-18 yrs
- Experience entertaining and interacting with children in character
Model making
- theatrical model making/miniatures
- prop making
Digital art
- Photoshop, vector graphics, photo editing and digital tablet artwork
Graphic design
- poster, logo and theatrical programme design
Driving
- full clean UK driving licence, van driving experience
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Administration/Marketing
- experienced in running budgets, correspondence and promotion
- creating marketing campaigns, press releases, and social media marketing
TRAINING
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BA Hons Theatre Design
2:1
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (2014)
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F. Diploma in Art & Design
Merit
University of the Arts London & Weston College (2011)
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BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts
Triple Distinction
Wessex Academy of Performing Arts (2009)