Olivia Valler-Feltham

Mentor (Volunteer) – [Lyric]

• Provide one-to-one mentoring to young creatives on projects, ideas, and career development.
• Support mentees’ creative growth and development of their artistic practice.

• Director of Acting – Youth Company, [Marine Theatre]
  Lead the Acting Department within the Youth Company.
  Deliver weekly training sessions for younger and older groups.
  Direct and run rehearsals for public, ticketed productions.
  Liaise with technical, stage management and marketing departments.
  Oversee rehearsal scheduling and preparation.
  Adapt rehearsal processes for different age groups across sessions.

• Co-Founder – [La Folie Folk]
  Oversaw all aspects of the company, from marketing and project planning to delivery and facilitation.
  Created and developed creative programmes and projects.
  Designed and ran theatre camps for adults.
  Facilitated weekend workshops and creative sessions.

Associate Director – [Heroines Journey / Zoë Templeman- young]

• Collaborated with the Director on shaping the structure and formatting of the production during early development and rehearsals.
• Took detailed notes throughout rehearsals and prepared daily schedules.
• Worked independently with actors on lines and character development.
• Led physical and vocal warm-ups.
• Led dress rehearsal and delivered performance notes ahead of opening.

Assistant Director & Facilitator, Kattaikkuttu Company, India

• Contributed historical and contextual research to support the development of the production.
• Worked closely with the director during rehearsals, supporting the shaping of English-language scenes.
• Ran daily physical and vocal warm-ups to prepare the company for rehearsals.
• Led understudy rehearsals and supported actors through one-to-one character sessions when needed.
• Took detailed rehearsal notes and tracked changes throughout the process.
• Supported rehearsal scheduling and company coordination to maintain an organised and efficient working environment.
• Assisted with production logistics, including tour coordination and cross-department communication.

• Directed final year showcases and performances from rehearsal to production.
• Coordinated production elements with technical and design teams.
• Led and managed teams of students and staff.
• Monitored student progress and implemented development strategies.
• Mentored students on career growth and goal setting.
• Served as primary faculty and student contact, providing support.
• Mediated conflicts and promoted an inclusive environment.
• Managed events and liaised with external partners.
• Facilitated workshops to develop student skills and creativity.