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Curriculum vitae
Mary-Jane “MJ” McNally
Theatre technician · Glasgow
Profile
Glasgow-based theatre technician in the final year of BA Production Technology and Management at RCS. Experience in theatrical flying, stage supervision, backstage operations, lighting and sound, props and practical production support. I aim to combine practical problem-solving with creative thinking and contribute to more accessible working environments.
Industry and freelance experience
| Year | Role | Production / organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stage Manager and Technician | Play OnResilience Theatre Movement |
| 2025 | Automation and stage management work experience | HamiltonUK & Ireland Tour |
| 2024 | Technical Venue Crew | Pleasance Edinburgh FringePleasance Theatre Trust |
| 2024 | Sound Operator | Purple Poncho PlayersGlasgow Disability Alliance |
| 2024 | Rehearsal and technical week shadowing | Don’t. Make. Tea.Birds of Paradise Theatre Company |
| 2023 | Lighting Operator (cover) | HersterectomyThe Counterminers |
| 2023 | Assistant Stage Manager | Lost & FoundThe Counterminers |
| 2023 | Assistant Stage Manager | Waiting for ChampagneResilience Theatre Movement |
RCS production experience
| Year | Role | Production / organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Head of Stage | The Tragedie of Macbeth |
| 2026 | Stage Supervisor (volunteer) | Production Arts & Design Showcase |
| 2026 | Head of Flies | Ballet Showcase |
| 2026 | Deputy Stage Supervisor | Amélie |
| 2026 | Stage Technician and Assistant Stage Manager | Opera Chorus Showcase |
| 2026 | Production Technician (volunteer) | Song Story |
| 2026 | Live Stream Tech (volunteer) | Lullaby Friends |
| 2025 | Co-Stage Supervisor | Project: E.R.I.C. |
| 2025 | Deputy Stage Supervisor | Blood Wedding |
| 2025 | Assistant Stage Manager | Spring Awakening |
| 2025 | Lighting Technician / Followspot Operator | Ballet Showcase |
| 2025 | Stage Technician | The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) |
| 2025 | Assistant Stage Manager | Inner Space |
| 2024 | Sound No. 2 | A Christmas Carol |
Skills and practical experience
Theatrical flying and counterweight systems; stage supervision and assistant stage management; lighting and sound operation; props, set assembly and construction; machine and hand sewing; sculpture and 3D printing. Developing automation experience through training and work placements.
Education and qualifications
- BA Production Technology and Management - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 2024-2027 (expected). Final year; study across stage technology, automation, lighting, sound and stage management.
- BSL Level 1 (Signature) - October 2026.
- ABTT Bronze Award for Theatre Technicians, SCQF Level 7 - RCS, April 2024. Passed with Distinction.
- HNC Working with Communities - Glasgow Kelvin College, 2022-2023. Grade A for Graded Unit; 300+ hours of community placement experience.
- CertHE Software Development for Business - Glasgow Caledonian University, 2018-2019.
- HNC Computing - Glasgow Clyde College, 2017-2018.
Training and workshops
- BSL Level 1 fast-track training - Royal Academy for the Deaf, summer 2026.
- TAIT training in Vector, EpiQ and Navigator; Navigator Automation Platform (1): Introduction.
- Kinesys workshops.
- Rigging for Circus Arts, Parts 1 and 2 - Aerial Edge.
- Emergency First Aid at Work.
- Disability Equality Training - Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.
- War Horse Puppetry Workshop - ATG Entertainment, March 2025.
Relevant employment and community experience
- Digital community learning and youth work · Paisley YMCA · 2021-2024
Supported coding, electronics, 3D printing and creative projects in a community makerspace; helped build, test and maintain equipment. - Co-producer · Lead Scotland · January-March 2023
Researched, wrote and edited disability-related information sheets. - Community Resource Assistant · Glasgow City Council · August 2022-January 2023
Community-centre operations, basic maintenance, safety procedures, bookings, documentation and IT support. - Event Safety Steward · Rock Steady Security · June-October 2022
Crowd management, visitor support and communication at major concerts and venues. - IT support · DIFFERabled Scotland · 2019-2022
Website maintenance, staff software support and development of digital resources.
Software and digital work
Working knowledge of Vectorworks, AutoCAD and Blender. Digital illustration with Procreate, Affinity, GIMP and Inkscape; video and audio editing with DaVinci Resolve, CapCut and Audacity. Documentation with Microsoft Office, LibreOffice and Google Workspace. Programming experience with Python, MicroPython, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Scratch and Arduino projects.
Professional memberships
PLASA (Affiliate Student Member), Cairn (Student Member), Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians (Member), ABTT (Young Associate).
Wider experience
Former co-host, MJS Themes, Radio Caley (2019-2021). Student Ambassador at Glasgow Caledonian University, 2019-2021: event, student and IT support. Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, 2019; Shodan black belt in Shotokan karate.