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== Biography ==
== Biography ==


Martin was born and raised in Aberdeen. He started to attend drama classes at the age of 6 and discovered his love for technical theatre at the age of 10. He studied for 6 years at St Machar Academy in Aberdeen and now lives in Glasgow to pursue a life in technical theatre at the RSAMD. He has produced shows such as 'Battle of the Bands' and 'Star Struck' to raise money for charity as well as working with his school and many amateur companies in Aberdeen. He has worked with the Writers Actors Collaboration, Serendipity and His Majesties Theatre designing the technical aspect of new plays. He has also volunteered at Aberdeen Arts Centre for the past 4 years giving him well-rounded experience in theatre including Front of House, Box Office and Admin work in addition to technical experience. Martin has attended courses across Scotland on Stage Management, Directing and other topics. He is a semi-professional magician and has had an interest in magic for over 14 years. He has played clarinet for 6 years and studied Advanced Higher Music. Martin is a keen web design enthusiast and runs his own web design business.
I am a stage technician who has had a passion for theatre all my life. I am my 3rd and final year of the Technical and Production Arts course at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
 
I was born in Aberdeen where got involved in theatre from a young age. Working in all areas of theatre has given me a well-rounded experience including Front of House, Box Office and Producing work in addition to a wide range of technical experience.
 
Outside of theatre, my passions include technology, website design, magic and music.


Further information about Martin can be found on his [http://www.martinaitken.co.uk Online Profile] or by following any of the links at the bottom of the page.
Further information about Martin can be found on his [http://www.martinaitken.co.uk Online Profile] or by following any of the links at the bottom of the page.
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[[War and Peace|War and Peace - 01/10]] - Stage Technician<BR>
[[War and Peace|War and Peace - 01/10]] - Stage Technician<BR>
[[Kaspar Hauser|Kaspar Hauser - 03/10]] - Deputy Technical Stage Manager<BR>
[[Kaspar Hauser|Kaspar Hauser - 03/10]] - Deputy Technical Stage Manager<BR>
[[Pinocchio|Pinocchio - 12/10]] - Technical Stage Manager<BR>


== Projects ==
== Projects ==
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== Skills ==
== Skills ==
<li>All round experience of theatre including Front of House, Admin and Box Office work<BR>
<li>Full, clean driving license (categories B, B1, f, k, p)<BR>
<li>All round experience of technical theatre with transferable skills<BR>
<li>Computer literate (Windows, Mac, WYSIWYG, Vectorworks)<BR>
<li>Hard working, dedicated and organised<BR>
<li>Full, clean driving licence (categories B,B1,f,k,p)<BR>
<li>Musical background and fluent in score reading<BR>
<li>Musical background and fluent in score reading<BR>
<li>Basic knowledge of WYSIWYG lighting design software<BR>
<li>Full member of Equity and ATP<BR>
<li>Full member of Equity<BR>
<li>Can provide own tools and PPE<BR>
<li>Certificate in Pyrotechnic Awareness from JustFX<BR>
<li>Training in Rope Access<BR>
<li>Certificate in STL Level 1 Automation Training<BR>
<li>Completed Certified Working at Height Course (Feb. 10)<BR>
<li>Completed PASMA Training<BR>
<li>PASMA Certified (July 09)<BR>
<li>Good computer skills including knowledge in programming.<BR>
<li>Certificate in STL Level 1/2 Automation Training (May 09/10)<BR>
<li>Good English and letter-writing skills<BR>
<li>Completed Pyrotechnic Awareness Course with JustFX (Oct. 09)<BR>
<li>Completed 3 day Advanced Pyrotechnics Course with JustFX (Feb. 10)<BR>
<li>Fire Warden Training (April 10)<BR>
<li>First Aider Training (April 10)<BR>


== Links ==
== Links ==
[http://www.martinaitken.co.uk My Online Profile]<BR>
[http://www.martinaitken.co.uk My Online Profile]<BR>
[http://moodle.rsamd.ac.uk/mahara/user/view.php?id=35 My Mahara Page]
[http://moodle.rsamd.ac.uk/mahara/user/view.php?id=35 My Mahara Page]

Revision as of 14:57, 3 January 2011

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Biography

I am a stage technician who has had a passion for theatre all my life. I am my 3rd and final year of the Technical and Production Arts course at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

I was born in Aberdeen where got involved in theatre from a young age. Working in all areas of theatre has given me a well-rounded experience including Front of House, Box Office and Producing work in addition to a wide range of technical experience.

Outside of theatre, my passions include technology, website design, magic and music.

Further information about Martin can be found on his Online Profile or by following any of the links at the bottom of the page.

Productions

Mother Goose - 12/08 - Stage Technician
The Love for Three Oranges - 01/09 - Stage Technician
Ariadne auf Naxos - 03/09 - Assistant Stage Manager
Dying For It - 05/09 - Stage Technician
Shakespeare in the City 09 - 05/09 - LX/Stage Technician
The Seagull - 11/09 - Flyman/Automation Operator
Sleeping Beauty - 12/09 - Fit-Up Crew
War and Peace - 01/10 - Stage Technician
Kaspar Hauser - 03/10 - Deputy Technical Stage Manager
Pinocchio - 12/10 - Technical Stage Manager

Projects

Intro to LX 08 - 14/10/08
Cafe Blogging - 27/10/08
A Show In A Day - 14/11/08
Frank Matcham Research - 15/01/09
SM Game Task - 29/01/09
Greek Theatre Project - 9/02/09
Collaborative Project - 13/02/09
Drama Vs Opera Comparitive Presentation - 20/02/09

Skills

  • Full, clean driving license (categories B, B1, f, k, p)
  • Computer literate (Windows, Mac, WYSIWYG, Vectorworks)
  • Musical background and fluent in score reading
  • Full member of Equity and ATP
  • Can provide own tools and PPE
  • Training in Rope Access
  • Completed Certified Working at Height Course (Feb. 10)
  • PASMA Certified (July 09)
  • Certificate in STL Level 1/2 Automation Training (May 09/10)
  • Completed Pyrotechnic Awareness Course with JustFX (Oct. 09)
  • Completed 3 day Advanced Pyrotechnics Course with JustFX (Feb. 10)
  • Fire Warden Training (April 10)
  • First Aider Training (April 10)

    Links

    My Online Profile
    My Mahara Page

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