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Education

2023 – Present: Queensland University of Technology (Bach of Fine Arts (Acting)

2020 – 2022: National Academy of Performing Arts (Cert IV of Musical Theatre)
2020 – 2022: Cairns School for Distance Education
2010 – 2019: A.B. Paterson College (Junior and Senior School)

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* Specialist study of acting for film, television, screen, and digital streaming sectors. * Training in voice, speech production, physical expressivity, character, acting methodologies, script analysis, local and international film and television industries and theatre. * Acquire creative leadership, directing, and scriptwriting skills to help develop the vision for specific screen and stage productions, and for the screen and stage industries as a whole. * Work with Australia’s leading voice and movement coaches and directors. * Develop entrepreneurial skills in self promotion, including developing a showreel.
* Develop acting techniques for musical theatre* Develop dance techniques for musical theatre* Develop self as artist* Develop audition techniques* Perform solo in a musical theatre context* Perform in a musical theatre ensemble* Develop singing techniques for musical theatre* Develop vocal techniques for musical theatre* Use a range of acting techniques in performance* Create and perform dance pieces* Develop expertise in dance performance technique* Develop expertise in tap dance technique* Develop on-camera performance skills* Develop specialist singing techniques for musical theatre repertoire* Condition the body for dance performance
Dance Health English Mathematics (General)
Performing Arts English Mathematics (Methods) Science Humanities and Social Sciences History Spanish Technology Studies Health and Physical Education

Awards

Winning these awards has been a true highlight of my career, and they serve as a reminder to me that hard work and dedication really do pay off.
2021: Gold Coast Eisteddfod - Opens Musical Theatre - 2nd
2018: Rostrum Voice of Youth - State Finals Public Speaking
2017: Trinity College London (Australia) - Speech & Drama Exam Grade 3 = 93%
2017: Gold Coast Eisteddfod - Special Encouragement Award
2017: Gold Coast Eisteddfod - Poetry Recital - 1st Place
2017: Gold Coast Eisteddfod - Monologue - 1st Place
2017: AUSCAAs - Best Junior Performer Award

Disciplinary Experience

Time Production Role
2022 Chicago Male Swing & Sargent Fogarty
2022 30 Reasons Not to be in a Play Norm
2021 13 Eddie
2021 Into the Woods The Baker
2021 Abigail's Coven Jacob
2021 Rock Island Mysteries - TV Series Background
2021 True Spirit - Movie Background
2021 Bye Bye Birdie Harvey Johnson
2020 West Side Story Chino / Pepe
2020 Hoods Police Officer / Hood Member
2019 Peter Pan Slightly / Lost Boy
2018 Sound of Music Villager
2018 Oliver Fagin's Gang
2017 Little Mermaid Sailor / Chorus
2016 High School Musical Cheerleader / Chorus
2015 Ovation Musical Chorus

Company / Theatre
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
Fremantle Media Australia
Stargirl Productions
Gold Coast Little Theatre
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
National Acadamy of Performing Arts
Technicolour Youth Theatre
AB Paterson College
Spotlight Theatre
AB Paterson College
AB Paterson College
AB Paterson College
  • Disciplinary Training

    Time Acting - Screen & Stage
    2023-Current Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
    May 2023 Script to Screen Workshop
    2020-2022 Certificate IV Musical Theatre
    Jan 2022 Screen Acting Workshop
    Dec 2021 Screen Acting Workshop
    Oct-Dec 2021 Screen Acting Workshops
    Sept 2021 Set Secrets Workshop
    Feb-Dec 2019 Theatre Workshops
    Mar-May 2019 Screen Acting Workshops
    Jun 2018 Screen Acting Workshop
    Jun-Sept 2018 Screen Acting Workshops
    Jan-Apr 2019 Screen Acting Workshops
    Jan 2015-Dec 2017 Speech & Drama Lessons
    Feb-Oct 2017 Acting Workshops

    Company / Theatre
    Queensland University of Technology
    Ben Parkinson
    National Acadamy of Performing Arts
    Peter Rasmussen
    Peter Rasmussen
    The Warehouse
    Bud Hopes Casting Humanity
    Technicolour Youth Theatre
    Ben Parkinson
    Cinzia Coassin
    Ben Parkinson
    The Warehouse
    Sophie Stephens & Linda Van Viersen - AB Paterson College
    New Faces Talent Academy
  • Disciplinary Training

    Time Singing
    Jan-Dec 2022 Vocal Training
    Jan-Dec 2021 Vocal Training
    Jan-Dec 2020 Vocal Training
    Jan-Dec 2019 Vocal Training
    Mar 2015 - Dec 2018 Vocal Training
    2017-2019 Boys Acapella
    2010-2019 Choir - various

    Teacher
    David Willis - NAPA
    Chiara Lagana - NAPA
    Chrisine ? - NAPA
    Amela Duheric - Nightingale Music
    Sharon Rowntree - Vocal Success Studios
    AB Paterson College
    AB Paterson College
  • Disciplinary Training

    Time Dancing
    2020-2022 Jazz
    2020-2022 Ballet
    2020-2022 Tap
    2020-2022 Hip-Hop
    2017-2019 Dance Troupe - Contemporary
    2016 Boys Hip-Hop

    Teacher/Company
    National Acadamy of Performing Art
    National Acadamy of Performing Arts
    National Acadamy of Performing Arts
    National Acadamy of Performing Arts
    AB Paterson College
    Sheridan's Studio 1
Together we can create a masterpeice. Get in touch with me today!
+61 477 017 715
kadenjackson04@yahoo.com
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