Stage Crew Society: Treasurer

I am standing because, like everyone else, I too would like to make a contribution towards this society we all love. I believe I am equipped to achieve what the treasurer position offers, and strive to foster efficient channels of communication across the society. Our beloved stages are ever-expanding and improving, and I am of the firm belief that in order to make sure everyone's contributions are accounted for, an efficient and responsive Treasurer is needed for the healthy functioning of our community.

Having never entered the Bloomsbury theatre before in my life, I was given the opportunity to design the lighting for my first ever show with the UCL stage crew. Whilst this was one of the most daunting tasks I have ever been given, it was also one of the most rewarding. It taught me critical skills that, despite being a part of my secondary school stage crew for 4 years, I had never truly learnt before. For example, relying on more experienced people, without whom An Ideal Husband would have been a train wreck. This is one of the main reasons I want to be a part of stage crew committee because it is so intrinsically about teaching others and applying what you know to many different situations. I recently visited my secondary school to see the production led by the generation of stage crew that I had personally trained and this was one of the most fulfilling experiences, seeing the impact I have had on younger students. I feel strongly about continuing this and building on this further. Despite not being an artistically-inclined person in regards to music or acting,  being part of a team to bring a collective vision to life draws out my creative side. I would be suitable to the role of treasurer because I have regularly handled money and cashflow as part of roles I have taken in producing shows as well as being the Senior Charity prefect in sixth form. As part of these roles, I have had to work within budgets and account for cashflow problems and so it fits me well.