MASSPRODUCTIONS
LAURENACKROYD
Production Manager & Actor
Growing up in a small town in Yorkshire, Lauren fell in love with acting from a young age and at the age of 26, she is enjoying her dual role with Mass Productions. She is currently a Drama and Psychology degree with special interests in Applied Theatre. Her aim when she graduates from Kingston University, is to begin creating projects with people in need.
She is currently working on a devised piece with Outside Edge Theatre Company, a show created by individuals in recovery for addiction
IRENAPARV
Director & Actor
A 21 year old Estionian Drama and English Literature student, Irena is an aspiring Theatre Director. After studying for a year in New York, she became attracted to the ways in which a performance is created and devised.
Whilst in New York, Irena was studying Design for the Stage which has helped her develop an understanding of the process of bringing a theatre performance to life.
ASHLEYSIMMONDS
Assistant Director & Actor
From a young age, Ashley has been passionate about acting and performance. The 22-year old from Dorset has a vast array of stage experience, performing in and around the South West. Alongside Acting, he specialises in Physical Theatre and Dance. At Kingston University he is studying for a degree in Drama with Dance, and looks forward to graduating to further his passion as an Actor.
Ashley has had the privilege to perform on many different stages, including The Hackney Empire and the Royal Albert Hall. He has also enjoyed his experience on film sets.
DANIELJOBSON
Dramaturg & Actor
DANIELJOBSON
Dramaturg & Actor
Daniel is a 21 year old aspiring actor who wants to work in community theatre and youth work.
Dan's interest in theatre began when he was a young lad in Newcastle being a member of many youth theatre groups. He has experience performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a regional based play about wartime called 'White Poppies'
In the future, Dan wishes to pursue an acting career in London including workshop facilitating.
ANN-MARIEAVES
Stage Manager & Actor
Ann-Marie is a 21 year old from Philadelphia, currently in her final year of a degree in Drama with a minor in Media and Communications. She has many goals for the next five years, the main one being a full-time actress in a theatre company.
She also hopes to continue to develop, create, travel with and perform her own work, both independently and within respective established companies. She also has a keen interest in popular theatre, and intends to pursue stand-up, comedy and the art of cabaret, amongst other forms.
EMILYCLAYDEN
Set Designer & Actor
Emily has previously trained at Drama Centre. During her time at Kingston she has become part of the production team for RAPID Theatre; and is currently working alongside the Directing module on an extract of Lungs by Duncan Macmillan. Emily has loved working with MASS productions and will continue acting both in London and Kendal following her graduation.
Recent theatre work includes: Emoji (Bounce Theatre Company), Seasons Greetings, The Lower Depths (No Small Parts), As The Pendulum Swings (Make It Mine), The Rose Show (RAPID Theatre).
LIAMWOODS-WILLIAMS
Sound and Lighting & Actor
Liam is a 21 year old Drama student at Kingston University. When discussing this project with others, Liam is quick to tell people how much he has enjoyed working on the Come What May project.
An avid video gamer, Liam enjoys singing as well as playing the guitar and ukulele
In the future, Liam will be pursuing acting with a potential for teaching.
GRACEBUTE
Costume Designer & Actor
Grace is 22, born and bred in London and in her final year at Kingston University studying Drama. Whilst being interested in costume design, hair and makeup, Grace’s main passion has always been Drama, a particular love of hers has always been watching musical theatre.
In the future, Grace will continue to pursue Drama and has aspirations of working in Film and TV.
LAURA-INESWILSON
Marketing Team & Actor
Laura is a Drama with English Language & Communications student from Lyon, France.
During her time at Kingston University, she has co-founded The Cheeky Spoon Theatre Company and produced two successful productions. Whilst abroad in Canada, Laura studied lighting design and directing, and hopes to go into artistic directing and producing in the future.
Laura has had the privilege of performing on many different stages, including The Royal Albert Hall and the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse.
JOSHORME
Marketing Team & Actor
At the age of 26, Josh is the second mature student involved with Mass Productions, studying Drama at Kingston University.
After a long hiatus from education, spending his time working in retail and/or hospitality, playing video games in spare time, Josh decided it was time to go to uni and obtain his degree.
With future aspirations of acting on Stage, Film and TV, Josh's career goals are many but they are something he is determined to see through.