Jack Turner
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Gifted Theatre performer with acclaimed background in Musical Theatre performances. Focused on satisfying audience members at every performance and being a fun castmate in rehearsals. Team-oriented, dedicated and committed to continuous craft development, while still having fun in the professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Link Larkin, Hairspray
Hamilton Musical Theatre
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Lead Role Responsibility: A solo number as well as featured parts in a quartet and large ensemble number. Had to learn many dances to a very high standard to reflect leading role.
Lionel the Homeless Man: A New Brain
Wintec Te Pukenga School Of Media Arts
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Genderswapped character: I learnt how to translate a character into a different gender, and learning how to shift my vocal qualities to work with my song's keys/notes that were written for a female, by switching between belt, falsetto and bass on the fly.
- Fast creation in short timeframe: We had a fast turnaround, with only 7 weeks from starting the rehearsal process to putting the show to stage. I had to be fast with memorising my part and all the material that came with it, and even faster with processing and making changes to my acting and delivery based on feedback from my director.
Frank Nugent, Hands on a Hardbody
Wintec Te Pukenga School Of Media Arts
07.2022 - 11.2022
- National debut of show: As this show was so unknown and there was practically no reference material. Frank's personality and characteristics were all my own creative creation.
- Commitment to standing out as a side character: Though Frank was a smaller part, he was constantly on stage in his own corner, and I worked hard to make everything he did and every moment he had unique, interesting, and entertaining to anyone that decided to glance over, never breaking character and always filling the space.
Ensemble Member, Mamma Mia
Hamilton Musical Theatre
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Featured in all major dance numbers, performed several tricks and lifts
- Resilience with extended rehearsal period through many COVID delays. The show was meant to release in October of 2021 but was delayed to Febuary 2022. I revised and kept all work fresh and polished throughout extensive lockdowns and rehearsal gaps until opening.
Melman the Giraffe, Madagascar Jr
Hamilton Musical Theatre
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Zony awarded performance: Delivered a role that was polished and believable enough to win a Zony award for Best Supporting male actor in a youth production.
- Role model and leader for young children of the cast. Relied on by creative team as one of the oldest cast members to represent the values of the theatre and provide advice and support for struggling castmates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts
Wintec School of Media Arts
Hamilton, WKO06.2024
High School Diploma -
Fraser High School
Hamilton, NZ12.2020
Skills
- High Baritone/Low Tenor With strong Bass range as well
- Good at picking up accents, very confident American accent
- Professional Dance Training in Ballet, Jazz And Tap
- Long range of experiences as Leading, supporting and ensemble characters As well as experience as a crew member for professional shows
Accomplishments
- Zony Award for best supporting male actor in a youth production 2020-Melman, Madagascar Jr
- Award for Contribution to the arts community 2019
- NCEA Lvl 2 and 3 Drama High distinction awards
Timeline
Link Larkin, Hairspray
Hamilton Musical Theatre
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lionel the Homeless Man: A New Brain
Wintec Te Pukenga School Of Media Arts
02.2023 - 04.2023
Frank Nugent, Hands on a Hardbody
Wintec Te Pukenga School Of Media Arts
07.2022 - 11.2022
Ensemble Member, Mamma Mia
Hamilton Musical Theatre
07.2021 - 02.2022
Melman the Giraffe, Madagascar Jr
Hamilton Musical Theatre
09.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts
Wintec School of Media Arts
High School Diploma -
Fraser High School
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