About
Skylight was formed around 10 years ago to provide good quality, cost effective equipment for educational and community theatre. Based in Worcester we serve many groups in surrounding areas - From Cheltenham to Redditch, Evesham to Hereford - all groups have benefited from the equipment, support and advice given.All payment received in respect of the equipment used to purchase additional equipment as well as maintain the current kit, consumable items and pay for any licences and insurances required for equipment use.
Skylight originally set out to provide sound kit such as radio mics, but as time has gone on some additional equipment such as lighting and effects have been bought. This kind of equipment would not normally be 'hired' in by groups because of the cost involved. Skylight enables these groups to use equipment which would normally be outside of their budget.
Skylight also supports charitable events and functions. Ranging from one off fun days to intense 2 week show, Skylight has provided equipment for over 100 shows in the last few years and continues to expand the equipment available.
Who's Who?
Mark SkyrmeMark has been involved with local theatre for over 11 years and has provided sound for over 180 productions in that time. Mark supports many local groups including in the last year; Malvern Light Opera, Kays Theatre Group, Worcester Operatic and Youth Sections, Redditch Operatic, Studley Operatic, Pershore Operatic, Kidderminster Operatic, Harlequin Stage School, Academy Dance, Stardust Players, RNIB New College, Claines Arts, Limelight Productions, Nunnery Wood High School, Nunnery Wood Primary School, MADCAP and Friends of the Swan Theatre.
In the day he works for a Worcestershire High School as their Business Manager.
Mark says 'I love the challenge of a live theatre. The madness of running around like crazy getting ready for opening night coupled with working as a big team to pull everything together and delight the audience, I don't think there is another hobby like it.'
Email: mark[at]skylightsound.co.uk
Ben RussellBen has been involved with Skylight for around 7 years and worked with many societies in that time.
Ben recently started working in a Worcestershire High School as a Systems Technician. His biggest achievement is owing a really old VW Beetle which causes a problem in the Winter as it does not have any heating!
Email ben[at]skylightsound.co.uk
Scott HowlandScott has been involved with Skylight for around 4 years now.
He has recently studied for a National Dipolma in Music Technology and is currently attending Worcester Uni.
Scott says 'It's a great hobby and has helped me to gain excellent experience. Not only the technical side of a show but also in building up confidence, meeting many new people and being able to work as part of a team.'
Email scott[at]skylightsound.co.uk
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Max Darby Max is still currently attending a Worcester High School and joins in with productions when his school work allows. He is a keen performer himself and played "Corey Jr" in WODYS recent production of Back to the 80's Email max[at]skylightsound.co.uk |
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