Starcast Main School Drama Teacher - Thursday and Saturday

Craig is a familiar face in the local Performing Arts scene, having been first introduced to performing when playing the title character in a middle school production of “Scrooge!”, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Later, Craig was lured back onstage to perform in “A Cider WithRosie” at Salisbury Playhouse, subsequently joining their Stage ’65 Youth Theatre.

During his time in Stage ’65, Craig was introduced to a wide range of techniques and styles, including musical theatre, devising, physical theatre, classical and improvisation, playing principal roles in the Main Stage productions of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Peter Pan”. Craig also took an interest in the technical production side of theatre, learning about directing, lighting and sound design.

For over two decades, Craig has continued to develop his creative skills after pursuing an education in performing arts and working in aspects of Community Theatre, initially with the Participation department at Salisbury Playhouse – gaining experience and guidance as a Freelance Theatre Practitioner.

Craig has been involved in a wide range of projects: from writing, directing and performing in theatre productions, working with and learning from renowned industry professionals, sitting on the committee of a regional Fringe Theatre company to using theatre to assist young people with special educational needs and adults living with dementia.

Found as often backstage as on stage, Craig has worked as a Youth Theatre Drama Teacher and Acting Coach since 2011. In this role, he often writes, directs and designs annual and bi-annual shows and showcases, coupled with an aim of building confidence and transferrable life skills in young people. Craig also has a special interest in voice acting and sound editing, lending his recording and editing skills to various projects.

As well as acting, Craig is also an avid singer; he performs regularly as a soloist and ensemble singer in the Salisbury-based modern pop and musical theatre choir, Evolution.