Craig Ralph

Biography

Craig was born on the 20th of October 1989 and grew up in Kirkintilloch just outside Glasgow. He has just finished an HNC in Production and Technical theatre which he gained at Reid Kerr college. He is currently studying technical theatre at degree level at the RSAMD.

About Me

I am an enthusiastic, hardworking individual and team player who is always willing to learn new techniques. My aims at the RSAMD are mainly to improve upon previous knowledge and gain new skills which are required to be a successful live performance technician.

Additional Skills

Keen stage rigger and also have a good experience within the electrics field.

Skilled lighting programmer, using desks by manufacturers including Strand, ETC, Zero 88 and more recently MA Lighting.

I also have a good knowledge of computer systems and computing skills including WYSIWYG.

Competent at working at height, and using access equipment including ladders, tallescopes, zip/scaff towers and powered lifts.

Currently training on Stage Technologies Illusionst Desk, using Chameleon Software. Proficient in Basic Automation rigging/control/programming. User Generated book on equipment I am currently trained on: Stage Automation

I also have a Full Clean UK Driving License. Categories: B,B1,f,k,p

Equipment

I have all the necessary riggers tools including my own PPE.

Personal copy of WYSIWYG Perform Release 22.

Additional Courses

HNC in Production and Technical Theatre, Mile End Performing Arts, Reid Kerr College, 2007-08.

SPA Safety Passport, specialising in Live Events Sector. Course completed in association with Diamond Event Services by John Diamond.

I am also a member of the Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians and have completed JustFX Pyrotechnics Course 1. ASP Log Here - http://www.stage-pyro.org.uk/asp_viewregister.php?letter=R

Currently working towards Stage Technologies RSAMD Automation 1.

Also looking into training towards IRATA Level 1, rope access qualification.

RSAMD Productions

Les Contes d'Hoffmann- Assistant Production Electrician/Lighting Operator - New Athenaeum Theatre

Spring Awakening - Assistant Stage Manager - Chandler Studio Theatre

Ariadne auf Naxos - Head Flyman - New Athenaeum Theatre

The Love for 3 Oranges - Stage Technician - Theatre Royal Glasgow, Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Mother Goose Panto 08 - Stage Technician - New Athenaeum Theatre

Projects

Craig Ralph, Martin Aitken, Robert Cullens, Scott Bremner - An introduction to LX project involving the recreation of famous photographs.

Production 1 - A compilation of information gained from the Production 1 module P1/2. To which I have contributed a lot of information.

Graduate 11 Creative And Cultural Awareness CCS2 - Group B - Medieval Theatre - A presentation as part of a timeline of the history of theatre.

Graduate 11 Production Drama Vs Opera - A group presentation on the similarities and differences between a drama and an opera production.

A Show in a Day - What it says on the tin really.

Craig, Martin, Scott, Tom - A visit to a Glasgow Cafe.

Graduate 11 Production Stage Management Games - Games in John's Class.

Links

My Blog - http://ralphy89.wordpress.com

Catch Me On Twitter - Username: craigralph