
Amy Sharp
Scenic artist/ Prop Maker
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About
A motivated and collaborative props maker with a strong interest in working within an art department. Experienced in workshop environments and confident working alongside designers, technicians, and fellow makers. I value the opportunity to share my existing skills while continuing to learn and develop new techniques to improve my practice. With a strong enthusiasm for props making and design, I am keen to contribute positively to a team, bringing energy and creativity to every project.
Experience
Senior Set & Prop Designer – RENT The Musical at Nottingham Girls High School (2026-01 – 2026-03)
Designed and built scenic elements and props for a full-scale musical production
- Designed and built scenic elements and props for a full-scale musical production
- Collaborated with director and technical team to realise practical, stage-ready designs
- Adapted builds to meet safety, time, and budget constraints, supported rehearsals and technical runs
Prop Designer & Maker – Into the Spotlight at The Gordon Craige Theatre (2025-06 – 2025-06)
Designed and built props for multiple theatrical productions
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea: Oversized hand-painted biscuit props (mount board)
- The Wizard of Oz: Large-scale flowers and sweets, designed as safe on-stage hiding props
- Luck Be a Lady: 1.5m playing cards constructed from scrap MDF
- Applied scenic painting for bold, stage-visible finishes
- Ensured all props were lightweight, safe, and durable for young performers
Prop Designer & Maker – Story Is Our Wall at The Waverly Theatre (2024-12 – 2024-12)
Built large-scale interactive props for an immersive children's production
- Built large-scale interactive props for an immersive children's production
- Used mixed materials including wood and recycled elements
- Applied scenic painting and texturing to create engaging, tactile finishes
Project Manager / Designer / Scenic Artist – Construct the Moment at The Waverly Theatre (2024-05 – 2024-05)
Designed and produced a scale model for a collaborative performance project
- Designed and produced a 1:25 scale model for a collaborative performance project
- Led scenic art and finishing, developing realistic textures and surfaces
- Coordinated across design areas (lighting, sound, digital) to deliver a cohesive outcome
Education
BA in Design for Theatre & Live Performance – Nottingham Trent University (2023 – 2026)
Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, specialised in 3D & Ceramics – Oaklands College (2021 – 2023)
