Associates
Companies
Geordie is a founding member and director of The Rubix Cube, a collaboration of artists, designers and managers who operate in Australia, the UK and Asia.
Geordie also founded Parachute International, a company that provides Heavy Machinery, Site, Logistics and Infrastructure Management and Crewing for the Music Festival and Events Industries.
Geordie also collaborates with a number of other companies, including TerryAndTheCuz in Malaysia, Team Road Runners & Peppermint Bars in the UK, and Fruit Bowl in Australia.
Individuals
Rob Stewart – Sound, Programming & Interaction Design
Rob graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts and Music (VCAM) Production School in 2005, majoring in Sound Design. He has worked in performance, film, installations and with artists from around the world. He has also worked as a supervisor and assessor at the VCAM. Highlights in his practice as a sound designer include working with British artist Gina Czarnecki as lead programmer and designer of the interactive public installation Contagion that received the prestigious Welcome Trust grant in the UK; being co-?sound designer for The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark which was part of MIFF’s Official Selection for 2008; and being nominated for a Green Room award for his work on x:Machine’s Senseless. He also works extensively with artist Arlo Mountford on pieces that have shown in Japan, Italy, Korea, China, America and throughout Australia. Recently Rob has been working on Cop Hard Season 1, which was selected as part of Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.
Govin Ruben – Lighting Designer & Director
In 2005 Govin Ruben graduated with a Bachelors of Dramatic Arts (Production) from Victorian College of The Arts, Melbourne.During his time at the VCA Govin majored in the field of lighting design. Upon graduating Govin was awarded the Orloff Family Trusts Scholarship for his outstanding achievement whilst at the VCA.
Govin assumed the role of Associate Director on the Colours of Malaysia 2009 Grand Launch. Following that he worked on the design and electrics installation of ‘Act 3’ and ‘Room 222’ for the Australian Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, ‘Vs Macbeth’by the Border Project produced by the Sydney Theatre Company for the 2010 Adelaide Festival and ‘Thyestes’ by the Hayloft Project and The Malthouse Theatre which earned him a Nomination at the 2010 Melbourne Greenroom Awards.
Govin is currently engaged with the Black Lung Theatre realizing the designs for ‘I Feel Awful’ by the Queensland Theatre Company for the Brisbane Festival 2011 and ‘And They Called Him Mr Glamour’ by Belvoir Street Theatre in Sydney.
Edward Dowling - Stage Manager, Tech Wiz, Business Partner
I studied with Ed at the Victorian College of the Arts. Whilst studying, Ed and I created and fostered a number of very inspirational ideas, such as MiWiFi and ArtistSpace. Ed and my work is ongoing. This is Ed’s blog and website of past work.
Marita Fox – Director, Producer & Actor
Marita and I worked together on Waterproof, and exploration into the subconscious, held at the Melbourne City Baths in April of 2010. I designed the Lighting with Marita who was not only the director, but also stared in the play.
David Haidon - Stage Manager, Set Designer and Builder
David and I studied at the Victorian College of the Arts together. We worked together on the VCA Dance Season “Transmutation” where he was the Stage Manager. This is his website and blog.
Carl Nilsson-Polias – Writer and Actor
Carl and I both studied at the Victorian College of the Arts. We worked together on some projects for the Victorian College of the Arts Student Union, and also on two shows. Carls personal website, and his joint venture spark online host some amazing reviews and comments on theatre culture.
Katie Skillington - Freelance Theatre Designer
Katie is yet another classmate from the Victorian College of the Arts. She is a theatre designer, and unfortunately Katie and I never worked together at the VCA. This is her professional website, showcasing her work. Very much worth a look!
Tom Willis - Lighting Designer
Tom and I worked together on several occasions at the Victorian College of the Arts, on shows including, VCA Dance’s “Space Invasion”, and VCA Drama’s “Cleansed”. This is Tom’s professional website, showing his past and upcoming work.
Chris Wenn - Sound Designer and more
Chris was a postgraduate student at the Victorian College of the Arts in my final year. Chris and I were lucky enough to work with each other on the end of year VCA Dance season of “Transmutation”. I think I will leave it there, Chris will understand. This is his website that covers his rants pretty much. I’m hard on him, but this site is a great read!
