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== Career == |
== Career == |
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| ⚫ | When O'Connor finished school he volunteered in the office at [[Harvest Rain Theatre Company]] for three years. He was eventually employed and became more involved in administrative work.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thecreativeissue.com.au/interview-tim-oconnor/|title=Interview : Harvest Rain's Tim O'Connor|date=28 September 2015|website=Creative Issue|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> His first paid directors role was for a community play |
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| ⚫ | When O'Connor finished school he volunteered in the office at [[Harvest Rain Theatre Company]] for three years. He was eventually employed and became more involved in administrative work.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thecreativeissue.com.au/interview-tim-oconnor/|title=Interview : Harvest Rain's Tim O'Connor|date=28 September 2015|website=Creative Issue|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> His first paid directors role was for a community play at Harvest Rain.<ref name=":1" /> |
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When the opportunity arose he took over the role of running Harvest Rain.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Since 2004, O'Connor |
Since 2004, O'Connor was the Artistic Director of the Harvest Rain Theatre Company and subsequently became the CEO.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Spotlight on Tim O'Connor|url=http://aussietheatre.com.au/features/artist-profiles/spotlight-on-tim-oconnor-brisbane//|publisher=Aussie Theatre|accessdate=4 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.harvestrain.com.au/staff--board|title=Our Team|website=Harvest Rain|access-date=13 July 2017}}</ref> The company, rebranded as AVT Live, closed in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hope |first=Zach |date=2022-11-09 |title=National arena shows cancelled amid Queensland sexual assault allegations |url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/national-arena-shows-cancelled-amid-queensland-sexual-assault-allegations-20221109-p5bwsp.html |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=Brisbane Times |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | He has directed Harvest Rain productions of musicals such as ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://actorsgreenroom.net/archives/3727|title=Review : Jesus Christ Superstar: Harvest Rain THeatre|website=Actors Greenroom|date=31 December 2010 |accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref> ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/hairspray-harvest-rain-theatre-company|title=Hairspray – Harvest Rain Theatre Company|date=27 June 2012|website=Aussie Theatre|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref> ''[[Oklahoma!]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/oklahoma-harvest-rain-comes-sweeping-down-plain|title=Oklahoma! Harvest Rain comes sweeping down the plain|website=Stage Whispers|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref> and ''[[Spamalot]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scenestr.com.au/arts/spamalot-review-brisbane|title=Spamalot Review : Brisbane|date=4 October 2014|website=Scenestr|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> as well as writing, directing, and producing the world premiere stage adaptation of ''[[The Neverending Story]]''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/world-premiere-of-the-neverending-story-magical-enchanting-and-spectacular|title=World Premiere of The Neverending Story: Magical, enchanting and spectacular|date=4 May 2012|website=Aussie Theatre|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> |
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O'Connor founded the Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 2015 |title=Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre |url=http://www.bamt.com.au/staff |accessdate=11 July 2017 |website=Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Teaching Staff |url=http://www.bamt.com.au/staff |access-date=7 July 2017 |website=Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre}}</ref> Harvest Rain also ran Youth Theatre Workshops and the Australian Musical Theatre Workshop which hosted workshops and masterclasses in Brisbane and regional centres.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Training |url=http://www.harvestrain.com.au/training |access-date=11 July 2017 |website=Harvest Rain}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The stars are coming |url=http://www.australianmusicaltheatreworkshop.com/ |access-date=11 July 2017 |website=Australian Musical Theatre Workshop}}</ref> |
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In 2013, he announced that the Harvest Rain Theatre Company would become Queensland's first professional musical theatre company, which involved payment to the lead actors who were often well-established professionals supported by its "internship program, donors, sponsors and ticket sales."<ref>{{cite web|title=Hey Hey it's Harvest Rain's first professional season|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/hey-hey-its-harvest-rains-first-professional-season-20131118-2xrdb.html//|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref> |
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As mention above the company was closed down due to allegations that are against him and his coworker, If you are every cross paths with this person please be careful. It is very sad to see the doors shut of this company as they have been open for many years and hold so many memories that have no been destroyed because someone took advantage of the power he had in the company. As well as the theatre community has been shaken and are still healing at this time and place. |
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== Training programs == |
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O'Connor is the founder of the Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bamt.com.au/staff|title=Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre|date=March 2015|website=Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bamt.com.au/staff|title=Teaching Staff|website=Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre|access-date=7 July 2017}}</ref> |
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Harvest Rain also runs the Australian Musical Theatre Workshop which runs workshops and masterclasses in Brisbane and regional centres,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.harvestrain.com.au/training|title=Training|website=Harvest Rain|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.australianmusicaltheatreworkshop.com/|title=The stars are coming|website=Australian Musical Theatre Workshop|access-date=11 July 2017}}</ref> |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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In 2011, O'Connor won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Queensland Theatre Industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Groundling Award winners|url=http://actorsgreenroom.net/archives/6397// |
In 2011, O'Connor won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Queensland Theatre Industry.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 February 2012 |title=2011 Groundling Award winners |url=http://actorsgreenroom.net/archives/6397// |accessdate=14 February 2012 |publisher=Actors Greenroom}}</ref> In 2012 he was nominated for Brisbane's person of the year.<ref name=":2" /> In 2014, he won a Gold Matilda Award for his work with Harvest Rain and was also nominated for Best Director for ''[[Spamalot]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 2015 |title=Gold Matilda Award Winners 2014 |url=https://www.matildaawards.com.au/archives/#m14 |accessdate=11 July 2017 |website=Matilda Awards}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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In October 2023, it was reported that O'Connor has been charged with multiple sex offences involving eight alleged victims aged between 12 and 29.[https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/alleged-queensland-sex-offenders-named-for-first-time/news-story/2b74312c7400d39f4c583f240903be78?amp&nk=5bd6eed738ac35e405f9e30980a58a25-1696411955]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Theatre Producer Charged {{!}} Stage Whispers |url=https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/theatre-producer-charged |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=www.stagewhispers.com.au}}</ref> |
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O'Connor conducts a series of online interviews at ''Behind the Red Curtain.'' Interviewees include musical theatre stars including [[Kristin Chenoweth]], [[Marina Prior]], [[Simon Gallaher]], [[Lisa McCune]], [[Nancye Hayes]] and, [[Rhonda Burchmore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindtheredcurtain.com.au//|title=Behind the Red Curtain|website=Behind the Red Curtain|accessdate=29 April 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:43, 23 December 2023
Tim O'Connor | |
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 O'Connor in 2019 | |
| Born | 13 September 1981 Brisbane, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre director, theatrical producer, playwright, author |
| Years active | 1993–2022 |
Tim O'Connor (born 13 September 1981) is an Australian theatre director, producer and playwright.
Career
When O'Connor finished school he volunteered in the office at Harvest Rain Theatre Company for three years. He was eventually employed and became more involved in administrative work.[1] His first paid directors role was for a community play at Harvest Rain.[2]
Since 2004, O'Connor was the Artistic Director of the Harvest Rain Theatre Company and subsequently became the CEO.[2][3] The company, rebranded as AVT Live, closed in 2022.[4]
He has directed Harvest Rain productions of musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar,[5] Hairspray,[6] Oklahoma!,[7] and Spamalot,[8] as well as writing, directing, and producing the world premiere stage adaptation of The Neverending Story.[9]
O'Connor founded the Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre.[10][11] Harvest Rain also ran Youth Theatre Workshops and the Australian Musical Theatre Workshop which hosted workshops and masterclasses in Brisbane and regional centres.[12][13]
Awards
In 2011, O'Connor won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Queensland Theatre Industry.[14] In 2012 he was nominated for Brisbane's person of the year.[9] In 2014, he won a Gold Matilda Award for his work with Harvest Rain and was also nominated for Best Director for Spamalot.[15]
Personal life
In October 2023, it was reported that O'Connor has been charged with multiple sex offences involving eight alleged victims aged between 12 and 29.[1][16]
References
- ^ "Interview : Harvest Rain's Tim O'Connor". Creative Issue. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Spotlight on Tim O'Connor". Aussie Theatre. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ "Our Team". Harvest Rain. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ Hope, Zach (9 November 2022). "National arena shows cancelled amid Queensland sexual assault allegations". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Review : Jesus Christ Superstar: Harvest Rain THeatre". Actors Greenroom. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Hairspray – Harvest Rain Theatre Company". Aussie Theatre. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Oklahoma! Harvest Rain comes sweeping down the plain". Stage Whispers. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Spamalot Review : Brisbane". Scenestr. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ a b "World Premiere of The Neverending Story: Magical, enchanting and spectacular". Aussie Theatre. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre". Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre. March 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Teaching Staff". Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- ^ "Training". Harvest Rain. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "The stars are coming". Australian Musical Theatre Workshop. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "2011 Groundling Award winners". Actors Greenroom. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "Gold Matilda Award Winners 2014". Matilda Awards. March 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Theatre Producer Charged | Stage Whispers". www.stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 23 December 2023.