Maisy Beth Crunden
Theatre Maker
Here is a selection of my MD work, Playwrighting and other Creative works.
My professional debut as a Musical Director was in 'HoneyPot' at The Other Palace Theatre on the 6th-11th April 2022. Whilst studying at East 15 Acting School I developed a love of MDing. I stood as the MD for many of our third year shows, including our Industry Showcase at The Actor's Church in Covent Garden. I have a love for composition, either writing musical notation, or using MIDI imputes via programs such as Logic Pro and Sibelius. I have since MD'ed a number of shows. I am a part of the Musical Director Mentorship Program and have attended many Musical Directing workshops, including at the Royal Academy of Music.
As a playwright, my intentions are to intertwine the worlds of theatre and music, I primarily create work for actor-musicians and young ensembles. My work typically revolves around social-political stigmas, such as Mental Health, while also engaging in comedy for youth groups. For many years I have worked alongside Medway Little Theatre Youth as a playwright and director, winning multiple awards for my productions. From audio monologues and play-readings, to International Drama Festivals, I am an accomplished published writer who is always looking for writing opportunities.
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Playwright
Selected Credits:
THE STROY OF LOVE // Published by Silver Birtchington Plays,
TIME IT RIGHT // Cake Theatre Podcast Series 3
BURNOUT // Shortlisted in the Carnon Downs Writing Competition // Gibraltar International Drama Festival
FRAGMENTS // Southend Fringe Festival //Gibraltar International Drama Festival
CMD Fringe Festival
In Summer 2020, I co-created a cyber-performance fringe festival on cyber-performance. A group of 2020 graduates came together to create Command Fringe Festival- Ctrl, Alt, Create.
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Lockdown restrictions around the world pushed many creators to
make online content. Command Fringe Festival values cyber-performance's immersive nature, which encourages direct audience-performer interaction and engagement in a way live arts might never achieve. This project showcased cyber-performances from a whole host of international performers, whilst holding panels with industry professionals and discussing accessibility in theatre.
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Recent Credits:
Burnout // Inces Hall Theatre, Gibraltar // One Woman Show, Actor-musician, Writer, Director
The Hub // GBC Live // Musician
Turn the Page // The Stables Theatre, Hastings // Musical Director, Composer, Pianist and Singer
Blow, Bang and Pluck // Mrs Riots, London // Actor-Musician Showcase
Honey Pot // The Other Palace // Musical Director, Lead Actor-Musician
The Grit of Life // Widgeon Theatre Boat Tour // Annie Locks
Matchmaker // Medway Little Theatre // Playwright
The 100 Club // Singer-Songwriter
Coda // CCU Short Film // Mirka
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