Ashutosh Sharma

ASHU SHARMA Phone: - Email address:- Address: Gulfutar, Bansbari EDUCATION- Bournemouth University, MA in Scriptwriting - Assumption University, BA in Advertising EXPERIENCE Pre-Production Writer - Written several comedy pieces Understood each characters’ motives and actions Done research where research was necessary Collaborated with other students from different cultural backgrounds Production Director - Directed a professional stage play and short movies Worked closely with the actors Ran the theatre shows working with my Stage Manager Communicated constantly with different departments Came up with rehearsal schedules for individual actors Informed the actors of their call time on set Maintained a professional environment on set Stage Manager - Worked as a stage manager for a professional production of Anna in the Tropics in Nepal and in India Was in close contact with the director to sort out the rehearsal schedules Coordinated with other departments (costume, props) Managed a team of approximately 15 people Arranged the tickets and visas for the people who needed them Arranged the accommodation during the shows in Delhi and Pune Worked with the local team to finalize the furniture and props needed Made sure the actors were off script during rehearsals Ensured the smooth running of the shows Sound Operator - Provided music and sound for the stage play Anna in the Tropics Made sure the sound and music were played at specific points during the play Tackled last minute sound related problems Communicated with the lighting department to sync the sound and the lights Actor - Memorized lines and arrived on set on time Worked with the directors and writers to shape my character Collaborated with other actors and helped and received help from them Worked with multiple directors for a couple of individual projects Acted alongside actors from a different cultural background TRAINING - Introduction to Directing (2014) SKILLS - Communication Story Telling Humor Managing Punctuality HOBBIES - Watching shows and movies Meeting new people Hanging out with friends and family Cooking LANGUAGES - Nepali English Hindi REFERENCES Available upon request SOCIAL https://sharmashutosh922.wixsite.com/website https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmashu/