Professional CV
Throughout my academic and artistic journey, I have not only acquired essential skills and knowledge but also delved deep into the intricacies of theatrical expression. This academic and artistic intersection has fostered an enriched understanding of storytelling, fueling my commitment to the craft. My ambition extends towards contributing meaningfully to both the film and theatre industries. My goal is to breathe life into narratives and characters that resonate with the depth and significance they inherently possess. I envision myself as a storyteller, dedicated to amplifying voices and narratives that deserve to be brought to the forefront. In this pursuit, I am driven not only by the desire to portray compelling stories but also by an intrinsic passion for the creative process itself. My commitment extends beyond performance; I am equally dedicated to the conception and creation of narratives that inspire and resonate with audiences on a profound level.
Here is an overview of the past experiences, training, and skills that I have acquired over the early stages of my career.
Email: dcoleman0512@outlook.com
Experience
UNIVERSITY
FINDING BARRAMBIN - Creative Director
Finding Barrambin was an interdisciplinary project apart of the Green Heart Fair that showcased visual artists works that were created to highlight and reflect the nature of the reclaimed parklands that has returned to the name 'Barrambin'.
FILM SITUATED CREATIVE PRACTICE - Key Grip/Boom Operator
Over the course of the second semester at QUT, I was able to focus outside of the acting and theatrical realm and delve more into cinema and film which is ultimately where I would like my career to go. I stepped into the role of Key Grip on two short films, After Juliet and Pizza Fright.
A WORLD WITHIN - Writer & Actor
My final project as a drama major was to create a production entirely from the ground up within a group. This task has only fueled further my passion for writing and acting; a play where I was able to talk about the theories and mythologies that I so love but incorporate them into a telling and dramatic human story.
Alongside the aforementioned projects, I have undertaken many other projects as a creative and actor over the span of my degree. All of these have helped to hone my skills as an active creative in the arts industries, and to uncover more of what I am passionate for in moving forward.
- SOMETHING FUNNY, HUH?
- THE LOVERS, THE WORLD, AND DEATH
- ARE WE THERE YET?
- CIVIL UNREST IN MYANMAR
- 21ST NIGHT
- CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
DISCIPLINARY
2019 – Community Theatre Lead Role
- Lysander in Midsummer Night's Dream
2018 – Community Theatre Lead Role/s
- Fagin in Oliver
- Bernardo in West Side Story
2006 – 2007: Participation in Acting, Singing and Dancing with the CPCA
Education and Training
2021 – 2023: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Majoring Drama, Minoring Journalism), Queensland University of Technology
2019: Queensland Certificate of Education, OP 9, (Year 12), St John’s College
2006 – 2007: Children’s Performing Company of Australia (CPCA)
Achievements
2019 – Platinum Award for Aspiring Actors
2019 – Cultural, Community, and Liturgy Award
2018 – Cultural Award