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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 for Harvest Rain .<ref name=":1" />
As of 2023, Tim O'connor is no longer CEO of Hayward st Theatre and the associated businesses have ceased to exist. The former theatre venue is now tenanted by Qld National Ballet School.


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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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 for Harvest Rain .<ref name=":1" />


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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 for 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>
When the opportunity arose he took over the role of running Harvest Rain.<ref name=":0" />


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> However, as of December 2022, Harvest Rain Theatre Company (now rebranded as AVT Live) is reported as closed.<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>
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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== Awards ==
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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>


== Personal life ==

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As of 4th of October 2023, it is alleged that O’Connor molested children through his theatre company and is currently awaiting trial.[https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/alleged-queensland-sex-offenders-named-for-first-time/news-story/2b74312c7400d39f4c583f240903be78?amp&nk=5bd6eed738ac35e405f9e30980a58a25-1696411955]
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In an interview, O'Connor said<blockquote>... when I was coming up the ranks, so many people told me I’d never make it, ... But I say just because something hasn't been done doesn't mean it can't be done. If you want it badly enough, you’ll find a way. Directing and producing are tricky and challenging, but if you’re passionate and curious about it, follow that curiosity.<ref name=":0" /></blockquote> He has directed Australian 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 for 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>

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|date=18 November 2013 |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 of 4th of October 2023, it is alleged that O’Connor molested children through his theatre company and is currently awaiting trial.[https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/alleged-queensland-sex-offenders-named-for-first-time/news-story/2b74312c7400d39f4c583f240903be78?amp&nk=5bd6eed738ac35e405f9e30980a58a25-1696411955]

== Training programs ==
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>

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|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 ==
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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|date=14 February 2012 |url=http://actorsgreenroom.net/archives/6397//|publisher=Actors Greenroom|accessdate=14 February 2012}}</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|url=https://www.matildaawards.com.au/archives/#m14|title=Gold Matilda Award Winners 2014|date=March 2015|website=Matilda Awards|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 06:32, 23 December 2023

For other people named Tim O'Connor, see Tim O'Connor (disambiguation).

Tim O'Connor
O'Connor in 2019
Born (1981-09-13) 13 September 1981 (age 42)
Brisbane, Australia
Occupation(s)Theatre director, theatrical producer, playwright, author
Years active1993–2022

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 for 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 for 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

As of 4th of October 2023, it is alleged that O’Connor molested children through his theatre company and is currently awaiting trial.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Interview : Harvest Rain's Tim O'Connor". Creative Issue. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Spotlight on Tim O'Connor". Aussie Theatre. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Our Team". Harvest Rain. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  4. ^ Hope, Zach (9 November 2022). "National arena shows cancelled amid Queensland sexual assault allegations". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Review : Jesus Christ Superstar: Harvest Rain THeatre". Actors Greenroom. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  6. ^ "Hairspray – Harvest Rain Theatre Company". Aussie Theatre. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  7. ^ "Oklahoma! Harvest Rain comes sweeping down the plain". Stage Whispers. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  8. ^ "Spamalot Review : Brisbane". Scenestr. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  9. ^ a b "World Premiere of The Neverending Story: Magical, enchanting and spectacular". Aussie Theatre. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  10. ^ "Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre". Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre. March 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  11. ^ "Teaching Staff". Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  12. ^ "Training". Harvest Rain. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  13. ^ "The stars are coming". Australian Musical Theatre Workshop. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  14. ^ "2011 Groundling Award winners". Actors Greenroom. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  15. ^ "Gold Matilda Award Winners 2014". Matilda Awards. March 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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