Team 2engage

CREATIVE DIRECTORS


Ed Morris
Background Info:

Ed, from Haslington in South Cheshire finished his A-Levels at Sandbach School for boys and moved on to study at Liverpool University (Chester) to Study Theatre and Performing Arts with Computer Science.  His interests include most sports, theatre, graphic design and music. He is especially interested in ‘total theatre’, the collective works of Stephen Berkoff and documentary theatre.


Phil Goss
Background Info:
Phil, originally from Leeds, finished his A-Levels and studied Single Honours Theatre Studies at Chester College (University of Liverpool). After graduating, he completed his PGCE in further and Higher Education and looks to complete a Master degree soon. His interests include football, squash, music and charity work. Phil is especially interested in the comedy aspects of theatre, in particular; Stand Up Comedy as Brechtian Performance and Boal’s Theatre for Change.

BOARD MEMBERS

Every now and then we all get together for a coffee and a something sweet with our lovely board members.  They help steer the 2engage wagon in the right direction and make our future dreams become reality…..well, most of the time anyway. So thanks board members, where would we be with out you?        


Jane Loudon
Background Info:
Jane Loudon is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Chester.

After training at Bretton Hall (Leeds University) she used drama in community and outreach projects at Barnsley College and Liverpool Hope University. Her work has more recently internationalised through links with the British Council, the Educational Drama Association of Romania (2000-2009), SOS Children’s Villages -Malawi (1999-2009) and the Tibetan Homes Foundation -India (2003)


SUPPORTNG & FREELANCE STAFF

Here at 2engage performing arts, we believe our success lies in our unique approach to the work we do. We’re energetic, engaging and above all enthusiastic. We get a buzz from doing what we do and we like to think we do it well.   When we call on others to deliver workshops, or perform in theatrical tours; whether you’re a photographer or a dancer, we like confident individuals who want to develop their skills and are passionate about the arts….a bit like these guys below. So if you think you’re cut out for the creative industries get in touch.

Louise Evans

Background Info:
Louise has always been passionate about performing, she studied drama and theatre throughout school, did GCSE’s and A-level’s, then went on to do a degree. Louise is currently in a voluntary placement in the drama Department at Wheatherhead High School on the Wirral and works on numerous 2engage projects.

Hayley Riley

Background Info:
Hayley is currently an actress and workshop leader for 2engage and has been a key part of the team over the last couple of years.  Whilst completing her degree she will continue to be a fantastic addition to the team. Hayley also runs a project in Manchester for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities which is ongoing. Having been involved in the delivery of ‘Expecting More’ and ‘Choices’, Haley is becoming more and more involved in the community side of theatre and one of 2engages’ top performers.

Ruth Carr

Background Info:
Ruth recently graduated from the University of Chester with a first in Drama and Theatre Studies and Counselling Skills. She currently works as a part time workshop leader on the Performing Pathways project, delivering careers based workshops in high schools across the North West. She has also supported 2engage as a performer in ‘The Next Step’ and ‘Building the Future’. Although Ruth loves to perform, she is especially interested in Forum Theatre, Prison Theatre and Boal’s Theatre for Change. She hopes to go on to study Expressive Therapies at MA level in the future.

Tom Morley
tom morley
Background Info:
After graduating from the University of Chester in 2010 with a first class BA Honours in Drama and Theatre Studies, Tom is currently studying an MA in Performance Practice. Whilst completing this course, he has been leading career based workshops all over the North West of England as a member of the Aimhigher funded Performing Pathways team. Throughout his time at University; Tom has been in various roles, using a number of styles for performance; including technical support and stage management. Tom’s aspirations involve taking the Performing Pathways team to the top; not only continuing the current project but expanding and developing the company as a whole.

Dan Jones

Background Info:
Daniel graduated from the University of Chester in May 2011 with a 2:1 in Drama & Theatre Studies. He currently works part time as a workshop leader for the Aim Higher funded project, Performing Pathways, where he delivers career based sessions to high schools, colleges and sixth forms across the North West. Daniel has also contributed to 2engage‘s work with Catch22 and helped run their transitional workshops, in the summer of 2010, aimed at Year 6 students who were going into secondary school after the summer. Daniel loves to perform and has been in several performance in University and back in his home city of Birmingham. Daniel hopes to progress his career in the arts and continue developing his resume.

John Trevor Hughes

Background Info:
John found a real passion for performance since leaving High school and joined a local college performing arts course in North Wales at the age of 15. He has done freelance work for various theatre companies in North Wales and more recently in the Chester area.  He spent 2 years as a vocal coach for North Wales Music Tuition agency and in 2008 he directed a musical showcase performed at the Pavillion Theatre, Rhyl. John is currently the president of the drama society at University and has a keen interest in workshop leading and directing. When he’s not in the drama studio he plays golf, snooker, football and goes to the gym. He is currently studying drama and theatre at degree level and would like to set up his own theatre company when he graduates.

Jess Blease

Background Info:
Jess studied drama and theatre at GCSE and A level and is currently going into her final year of Drama and Theatre studies at the University of Chester. She recently travelled with 2engage performing arts across areas of Romania to take part and co-lead drama workshops with high schools. Outside of education, Jess has always been a keen dancer practicing street and tap dance and taken part in many shows and competitions across the UK. Jess loves to read, socialise and shop and she plans to continue performing and acting after university. Workshop leading has inspired Jess to consider teaching as a long term goal.