Photo:SydneyColiseumTheatre’s Technical ManagerEd Tolland (left) with Kaylan Koks (centre) and crew member.
NIDA has made a dream come true forstudentKaylan Koks, as his internship at thebrand newSydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ,reveals afuturecareerfor himin the world of sound andaudio.
Kaylan’splacementhas seen him working backstage at thevenuebuiltfor large-scale live productionsin Sydney’sGreater Western suburbs.Shut downasCOVID struck, theat the multi-mode 2000-seat theatreis nowset for a season of live shows and musical productions.
Kaylan’s placement was part of his NIDA Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services.
‘During my course,I’vediscovereda realpassionfor operations and set up ofaudio for live theatre. This venue isequipped with new audio equipment and a 3Dimmersivesound system, which is one of the biggest in the Southern hemisphere,’said Kaylan.
‘We’ve been experimenting to simulate the movement of sound across the audience space. It’s great to experience this up close and first-hand.’
The Diplomaof Live ProductionandTechnicalServicesprovidesKaylanwith an intensive year of practical study that equipshimwith the skills and knowledge to set up and take down equipment, sets and other staging elements, and set up and operate lighting, audio and vision systems in live events and productions.
Technicalproduction is a solid employment pathway in Australia, with film and television productions increasing their activity in the last twelve months.
Kaylan’s placement is being managed bySydneyColiseumTheatre’s Technical ManagerEd Tolland,anexperiencedprofessional with a backgroundacrosstheatre and film genres, including ballet, circus, opera, musical theatre and professional film sets.
‘I’ve learnt an amazing amount of theatre knowledge from Ed, who has so much experience in the industry. I’ve learnt a lot about workplace culture and industry professionalism,’said Kaylan.
After graduatingfrom NIDAinMaythis year,theEast Hills Boys High Schoolstudentis lookingtocontinue buildingonhis knowledgeas he looks for a position in the industry.Withitshands-on approach to learning, his Diploma has fitted him out well fora bright future.
NIDA has a range ofintensiveDiploma courses, including Stage and Screen Performance, Specialist Make UpServicesand Live Production and Technical Services.
Feeling inspired?Everything you need to knowabout theCUA50415Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services can be foundhere.Register your interest here to NIDA Open Day on June 12.
