Experience

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  WellingtonNZ

  • Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

  • Venue & Event Manager

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

    St James Theatre / Wellington Opera House / Michael Fowler Centre / TSB Arena / Academy of Fine Arts

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  Donnell Studios

  • New Zealand

  • Creative Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer / Vocal Coach

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • New Zealand

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  G & T Productions

  • New Zealand

  • Assistant Music Director

    • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023
    • New Zealand

    Kinky Boots - NZ Tour - Wellington Season

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  Auckland Grammar School

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Creative Producer / Artistic Director

    • Aug 2014 - May 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Theatre & Arts Education Programme

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  Michael Cassel Group

  • Creative Assistant to Associate Director / Choreographer

    • Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

    The Lion King - International Arena TourWorked in collaboration with the international creative team to complete the NZ casting.

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  LDK Productions

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Event/House Manager - Sideways the Experience

    • 2020 - 2020
    • New York, New York, United States

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  Manhattan Theatre Club

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Development Assistant

    • 2020 - 2020
    • New York, New York, United States

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  Outfit

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Event Services

    • Oct 2019 - 2020
    • New York, New York, United States

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  Lunchbox Theatrical Productions

  • NZ / Australia Tour

  • Resident Choreographer

    • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
    • NZ / Australia Tour

    Resident NZ Choreographer of Peter Pan Goes Wrong - Australian/NZ Tour

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  Auckland City Theatre Academy

  • Artistic Director

    • Jan 2003 - Dec 2017

    Performing Arts Academy specialising in Acting, Singing and Dance tuition for Musical Theatre.Trinity College Examinations in Musical TheatreJanine was the first person in New Zealand to pass the Trinity College of London ATCL Diploma in Musical Theatre. Her students have been awarded the highest marks in NZ and the world on several occasions for the Trinity College of London Musical Theatre Syllabus and she also boasts a very impressive 100% acceptance rate for graduate students into several highly acclaimed full time tertiary institutions around the world.

  • Creative Producer

    • 2003 - 2017

    Produced and directed the bi-annual ACTA Showcase & Gala featuring the students of the Auckland City Theatre Academy together with professional guest performers.

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  Crackerjack Promotions

  • NZ

  • Talent Manager

    • Dec 2013 - Dec 2016
    • NZ

    Auckland, NZ Santa Parade

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  The Gordon Frost Organisation

  • Australia

  • Creative Associate

    • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Australia

    Sound of Music Australian Tour Creative Associate to the Resident Director (Jonny Bowles UK)

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  Lunchbox Theatrical Productions

  • NZ

  • Casting Director

    • 2014 - 2014
    • NZ

    Sound of Music - NZ /Asia Tour. Coordinated nationwide children's casting calls.

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  Clarke Newton

  • New Zealand

  • Event Coordinator (Entertainment)

    • 2014 - 2014
    • New Zealand

    Talent Support for NZ Breakers Event

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  Lunchbox Theatrical Productions

  • NZ

  • Casting Director / Creative & Production Associate

    • 2013 - 2013
    • NZ

    Annie NZ/ Asia Tour Co-ordinated nationwide children's casting auditions and rehearsed children's cast in association with the Associate Director from UK.

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  Coca Cola Christmas in the Park

  • NZ

  • Entertainment Director

    • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
    • NZ

    Coca Cola Christmas in the Park - televised event with TV3 Network. Providing and rehearsing talent for the event.

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  Unitec Institute of Technology

  • NZ

  • Guest Lecturer

    • 2012 - 2012
    • NZ

    Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts

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  Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

  • NZ

  • Artistic Director / Stage Manager

    • 2006 - 2012
    • NZ

    Producing the Discovery Concert Series, including rehearsing and co-ordinating talent and writing content.

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  Oyster Group Ltd

  • NZ

  • Associate Producer

    • 2011 - 2011
    • NZ

    Christchurch Arena Earthquake Relief Fund Concert "A Night to Remember" featuring Placido Domingo and Katherine Jenkins.

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  Auckland University of Technology

  • NZ

  • Guest Lecturer

    • 2009 - 2009
    • NZ

    Bachelor of Arts - Dance - Guest Lecturer

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  Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

  • NZ

  • Resident Director/Choreographer

    • 2000 - 2007
    • NZ

    Garry Ginivan Attractions (AUS) Resident NZ Director / Choreographer / Tour Manager for NZ Tours of full scale children's musicals: "Bananas In Pyjamas - It's Singing Time" / AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh /Puff the Magic Dragon / Noddy Goes to Toyland

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  Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc

  • NZ

  • Writer / Director / Tour Manager

    • 2000 - 2007
    • NZ

    Iron Brion NZ Roadshow - promoting healthy eating to NZ schools.