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Nelson Bettencourt

Assistant Director Theatre Director Performing Artist/Divisor

He/Him. EU Passport Holder (right to work in the UK)

Born and raised in Canada to Portuguese immigrants.

I hold my bachelor of music from the University of Manitoba and master of fine arts from the Boston Conservatory.
After graduating I have split my time between performance and education.

During covid I was working on the front lines in St. Marys Hospital as a paediatric auxiliary nurse.

I am looking assistant and apprenticeship positions to build my network in the UK and to continue professional development.

Credits

Director, Select Scenes from Rodgers and Hammerstein shows, Boston Conservatory, 3 days, 2014
Assistant Director, Select Scenes from Sondheim Shows, Boston Conservatory, 3 days, 2015

Training

Bachelor of Music, University of Manitoba (Canada)
Master of Fine Arts, The Boston Conservatory (USA)

Location

London

Experience

1-2 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Live art
  • Opera
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Music - Can learn by ear
  • Music - Can Read
  • Music - Singing
  • Performance Art
  • Performing
  • Puppetry
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Theatre making
  • Working with young people
  • Workshopping & Development
  • Writing

Additional Languages

Basic German

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