Ross McCrory

I have been involved in, and an avid fan of, the theatre from a very young age. It features in many aspects of my life. I happen to be an ordained priest and a lecturer, and my own research and contemplation of late has focused on acting teaching and the use of theatre for both interfaith spirituality and historical scholarship. In addition, I am particularly capable of adapting my teaching experience to consider the most effective ways of organising rehearsals. I also take part in wider national conversations about the teaching of drama in schools. Furthermore, I am the current chair of my local amateur stage society, for whom I have been a performer, writer and director. Theatre has the capacity to nourish the soul and to change us- and the world- for the better. Having recently taken part in a directing course, my desire to explore this role professionally has been renewed. I always relish the chance to think deeply about the theatre and its power. I look forward to using my interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to create and facilitate work that helps reveal new understandings about the world and each other. I believe that my background furnishes me with a valuable perspective as a director.

Credits

Much of my work has been amateur: working with schools on workshop performances; acting in a variety of plays and pantomimes; directing plays, variety evenings and pantomimes. I have done this sort of thing since 2012, taking larger positions and roles from 2015.

I will just list a few of my amateur directing credits. For example:

Director and Writer, King Wenceslas, Bures, 1 week, 2016

Director and Writer, Shakespeare’s Life, Thomas Gainsborough School Gifted and Talented Drama group, 2 days, 2017

Director, A Variety of Sketches, Bures, 1day, 2018

Director, Ladies’ Day, Bures, 1 week, 2019

Director and Writer, Jack and the Beanstalk, 1 week, 2019

Director and Writer, The Water Babies, Bures, 1 week, upcoming

Training

LAMDA Grade 8 and PerCertLam

LAMDA Teaching Qualification

Mercury Theatre Directors Development Programme

PhD Research in acting teaching and applied theatre (currently paused)