HANNAH ARMSTRONG

• Drawing on improvisation, clowning, comedy, and live performance, to help sick kids through their most challenging moments.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Developed strong improvisational skills through extensive training and practice, elevating performance quality.

• Supporting young people in inclusive after-school drama workshops.
• Conducted various workshops in school setting and running Play in a day workshops.
• Remained adaptable by modifying workshop content or delivery style in response to participant feedback, ensuring maximum relevance and effectiveness.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials that boosted viewership numbers.
• Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
• Managed logistics for workshop events, ensuring seamless delivery and smooth coordination of resources.

Co-created, directed and produced a show called Good Mourning which has had 3 seasons, starting at Charles Stuart University in 2019 for my major work. A season in Sydney Newtown at the the Old 505 Theatre and most recently as apart on New Annual Festival at The Playhouse Civic Theatre.

This new Australian work explores the complexities of loss and grief from the honest perspective of an eight-year-old, who reminds us that while death is scary, life is a celebration.

• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Cultivated positive relationships with local community leaders to promote the theatre and secure funding opportunities.
• Empowered cast members to explore their creative instincts through guided improvisation exercises during rehearsals, resulting in authentic character portrayals on stage.

• Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
• Assisted with set design, costume selection, and prop organization for a more efficient backstage experience during performances.
• Memorized and delivered complex lines and lyrics, showcasing professionalism and dedication to the craft.
• Participated in rigorous rehearsal schedules, ensuring smooth transitions between scenes and a polished final product.
• Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.

• Beloved Monster Drama Company runs in Bathurst NSW
• We support and guide groups of young people who are excited about endless creative opportunities, through live performance, theatre, and nontraditional storytelling.
• Developed student confidence through creative drama workshops.

• My role has a range of duties from campus tours, open days, school visits to office work - primarily guiding future students via phone calls and emails.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
• Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
• Managed complex scheduling tasks, ensuring that deadlines were met consistently.
• Improved record-keeping accuracy by creating an updated filing system for confidential documents and materials.
• Completed forms and reports to facilitate admission, transfer or discharge.