| STAFF PROFILES
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| STAFF PROFILES
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Jo Pilkington Jo spent years in the music industry in London before returning to NZ because she missed Tip Top Trumpets and Pohutukawa trees. Jo joined First Scene three years ago after two decades in Event Management. In that time she has almost fulfilled her fantasies for dressing up from the Fetish aisle. In her spare time she listens to tragic ‘80s rock ballads and knits beanies for the staff. |
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Alwyn Hamblyn Alwyn has been managing the First Scene coffers for three years. He brings a wealth of office management experience and is so good at his job that we lock him in so he can't leave. When he isn't counting the coins Alwyn makes the best chocolate brownies on this side of the Tasman. |
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Jacqui Whall Jacqui has been putting people into costume for 20 years, 10 of them here at First Scene. Her interests include people, clothes music, movies and history, not to mention talking in a loud voice – which is why she loves working at First Scene as she is able to indulge in all of the above. |
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Maria Wood Maria has a diploma in FX make-up, a background in photography, mixology and hospitality. She is addicted to global travel (over 50 countries and counting). She has spent time living in England and France and has been known to ride Harleys, elephants and camels. |
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Traci Meek Traci has been with First Scene for four years as a costume designer and builder. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design & Puppetry from the University of Connecticut. Her freelance business ‘Meek & Wild Creations’, has been providing unusual and creative costumes to TV shows such as Pulp Sport and WannaBen. Originally from Alaska, she now calls Auckland home. To see examples of Traci's work go to www.meekandwildcreations.co.nz |
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Andy Dickson Andy “Flyboy” Dickson has been a long term member of the First Scene costume staff. He has a love and wide knowledge of cult cinema and a long involvement in the music and media industry. He is in huge demand as a Vintage Music DJ and brings his love of pop culture and retro fashion to First Scene’s happy party going punters. |
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Mercy Brewer Mercy is the 21 grandchild (direct line) of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. Her former careers were hairdressing (clients included Margaret Thatcher and Prince Edward) and modeling (Haute Couture Runway London, Paris, Milan). See her mannequin on Adel Rootsteins latest website www.rootstein.com under High Life and Lifestyle category. Mercy’s passions are historic, fantastic, flamboyant costume and hair. |
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Lisa Fothergill Lisa a.k.a Feathers Fothergill, brings a unique enthusiasm for tea, cupcakes and knitting to the team. Terrified of doing anything boring, she loves it here at First Scene - where silliness is encouraged. In her spare time she plays miniature instruments and works at a transmedia production company call Big VOICE. Check out the website! www.BigVOICE.tv |
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Sara Juddery Sara is our 'newbie' part-timer, who can be found fondling the paisley and twin-sets in our 1950's-70's aisle. She has been known to hoard vintage fabric, make 'stuff' out of felt while watching BBC Nature Docos (anything with David Attenborough!) and drinking excessive amounts of tea. |
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Melissa Thake Costumier by day, diva by night and a Viking Princess in a previous life. Melissa brings her experience of live performance to First Scene where she captivates her audience each day. To check out her fabulous musical talents go www.myspace.com/oslobrown |
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Phoebe Armitage Phoebe is our resident marine biologist, drawn to First Scene through her love of sequins. She is fond of tramping through the mud, fishing and frolicking in the park at night. Phoebe spends her spare time doing burlesque, hula hooping, making zines and crocheting toys. She would love to have a chat about Star Wars with you some time. |
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Virginia Frankovich Virginia is an idealistic actress with an unhealthy obsession with Hitchcock blondes, Tim Burton, Larry David and roasted yams. She loves getting dressed up on a daily basis and delights in wearing garments that have interesting stories attached to them. Frequently asked "What are you dressed up for?" during her daily routine, Virginia believes every day is a special event. |
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Fran Robertson Before spending four years making costumes for drag queens, Fran's favourite colour was Glitter... now it's yellow because yellow doesn't stick to your face. When Fran grows up she wants to be Joan Rivers. |
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Nathalie Owen Nathalie, our youngest resident here at First Scene, is currently a year Swept up in a ball of yarn - right now she is mastering the art of knitting. Hoping to go into making herself - she brings her enthusiasm for fashion and passion for all things vintage to First Scene to help you select your perfect costume! |
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Tavai Pelenato Tavai brings ten years of professional laundering experience to First Scene. Originally from Samoa, she has called Auckland home for the past 21 years. When she isn’t mothering the staff and giving out great advice, she rocks out with the Nafanua Band on the euphonium. |
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Miranda Russell Miranda is the person who has been at First Scene the longest, starting 14 years ago when it was still owned by TVNZ. She hasn’t been slacking either… she’s worked in every department… three. When Miranda was nine her hobbies were Brownies and chess. Now her Brownies uniform won’t fit and no one will play chess with her. |
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Warren Ormsby-Green Warren is self taught in tailoring, embroidery, wood, metal, bone and leather work, miniature modeling and painting. He specializes in military and civil equipment and tools. Warren was the armourer on both The Lord of the Rings and The Last Samurai. For the past seven years Warren has been sharing his knowledge and love of all things medieval with the staff and clients at First Scene. |
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Kevin Greenslade Starring in over 500 movies including ‘Forest Hump’ and ‘Saving Ryan’s Privates’ (as Ryan), Kevin started out as an actor in California. His career was ended by a repetitive strain injury, so he returned to NZ where he’s learning classical guitar and marathon running. |
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Christian Jensen When not propping up the latest function, event, play, party, ad, film and other such things Christian keeps himself busy with very similar things: spoken word performances, an annual collaborative exhibition project – Metonymy and some event design on the side. To check out the Spoken Word performance band go to www.theliteratti.com. Or if you’re an artist looking for some interesting projects to get involved with check out www.ideasimbedcreative.com |
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Dan Breton Pretty much good at everything, Dan can be seen most often seen in his natural habitat climbing around the highest shelves of First Scene. In addition to being good at climbing, he is also well versed in theatrical lighting, moving images and other such creative mediums. |
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