Musical Theatre
Portia Regan
Actress
Christchurch,Cashmere
Summary
Versatile Actress. Multi-talented self determined Actress and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments.
Dynamic and gifted Actress offering Humorous and Dramatic abilities developed over years in life experience. Well-versed in learning lines, collaborating with team members and handling demanding production needs. Desire to continue advancing professionally while entertaining and engaging audiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Supporting Actor
Piki Films
Christchurch, Canterbury
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Committed to diligent rehearsal of lines both with partner and groups to optimize deliveries.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
Costume Production Assistant
Rudolf Steiner School
Christchurch, Canterbury
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported models when clothing was uncomfortable.
- Determined proper shoes, jewelry, head wear and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
- Adjusted clothing once model was dressed, making sure all garments fit properly and looked perfect.
- Cleaned blush, foundation and other makeup stains off of fabric using club soda and gentle detergents.
- Fitted models with outfits as per designer specifications.
- Collaborated with hair and makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans during events.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Makeup Artist
Rudolf Steiner High School
Christchurch, Canterbury
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.
- Conferred with producers, customers and performers to determine desired appearance.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
Education
NCEA Level 1, 2 And 3. -
Rudolf Steiner High School
Christchurch, Opawa 02.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Stand-in experience
Accepts direction and coaching graciously
Production support
Can-do attitude
Acting
Time management
Makeup artistry
Singer, [Alto]
Stunts expert
Agile
Height: 5' 3”
Hair color: Brunette
Memorization skills
Interests
Improv
Acting
Timeline
Supporting Actor
Piki Films
07.2022 - 09.2022
Costume Production Assistant
Rudolf Steiner School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Makeup Artist
Rudolf Steiner High School
05.2021 - 08.2021
NCEA Level 1, 2 And 3. -
Rudolf Steiner High School
02.2019 - 12.2022