Maisy Butchart | VCA Design & Production 2023

Victorian College of the Arts

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Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
The University of Melbourne (Australian University)
PRV12150 / CRICOS 00116K

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Name;

Maisy Butchart

Course;

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)

Discipline;

Stage Manager & Costumier

Silhouetted figure walks on stage amidst dramatic backlighting with hints of foliage set design.

Assistant Stage Manager 'Theatrum Botanicum'

Pre-show checks in preparation for Dress Rehearsal

Photo: Iz Zettl

Dancers in contrasting black and white flowing costumes perform on a minimalist stage under soft lighting.

Costume Manager 'Gesturing Weaving Unfolding'

Production photography of 'Gesturing Weaving Unfolding' choreographed by James Batchelor, involving 21 individual costumes in total black and white.

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Maisy and a costume designer collaborate over sketches and fabric samples in a brightly lit workshop.

Costume Manager 'Gesturing Weaving Unfolding'

In discussion with Designer Tom Vulcan after costume fittings.

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

Performers in black perform in a choreographed routine with a backdrop of stacked TVs.

Stage Manager 'Dance Nation'

The climax of Scene 11: I Want To Dance

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Dance ensemble performs with sticks on a stage bathed in warm orange light.

Stage Manager 'Dance Nation'

Production photography of 'The Gandhi Dance', Connie's big break.

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Actors in police costumes on a graffiti-themed set.

Costume Manager 'Urinetown the Musical'

Production Photography

Photo: Ben Fon

Performers in white gloves take a bow on stage with industrial set pieces in the background.

Costume Manager 'Urinetown the Musical'

Production Photography

Photo: Ben Fon

Stage with hanging fabrics and dense foliage under warm lighting.

Assistant Stage Manager 'Theatrum Botanicum'

Production photography of performance pre-show state

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Cast of performers in earth-toned, nature-inspired costumes strides forward on a dimly lit stage.

Assistant Stage Manager 'Theatrum Botanicum'

Production photography.

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Maisy is a Naarm-based stage manager and costumier, recently graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

Her credits on VCA productions include Stage Manager for 'Dance Nation' (dir. Emily Tomlins, 2023), Costume Manager for 'Urinetown' (dir. Trudy Dunn, 2022), and Costume Manager for interdisciplinary dance work 'Gesturing Weaving Unfolding' (chor. James Batchelor, 2023).

Maisy is passionate about developing a holistic and empathetic approach to her management practice, and life in general. She has a particular interest in contemporary dance and the devising process.

Email;

maisy.butchart@gmail.com

Assistant Stage Manager 'Theatrum Botanicum'

Pre-show checks in preparation for Dress Rehearsal

Photo: Iz Zettl