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Kenny Stapleton

Dublin Region, Ireland

Actor, Musician

Hi, I'm an actor/musician specializing in theatre acting. I have performed in a variety of roles in a variety of styles. I am always learning and i am willing to grab a part by the reins. I have a booming voice and great experience in improvisation.

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Physical Details

Height:195 cm / 6ft 5in Shoe size:11.5 UK / 12.5 US / 46.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair color:Brown
Skin color:Tanned Hair length:Medium
Eye color:Green Hair type:Straight

Experience

2012

  • Inchicore College of Further Education : Theatre Performance (acting), Dublin, Ireland
  • The Winter's Tale : Leontes, Padua, Italy
  • Inchicore College of Further Education : Theatre Performance (acting), Dublin, Ireland
  • The Winter's Tale : Polixines, Dublin Region, Ireland
  • The Weeping Flowers : Extra, Dublin Region, Ireland

2011

  • VEC Historical Re-enactment : George O Carolin, Dublin Region, Ireland
  • La Traviata : Major Domo, Dublin Region, Ireland
  • Bold David : Kenny, Dublin Region, Ireland

2010

  • Proper Preggers, The Musical : Mr. Hendrix, Dublin Region, Ireland
  • Nuts : Woodstock, Dublin Region, Ireland

2008

  • Slow Motion : Drug Dealer, Dublin Region, Ireland

2007

  • Macbeth : Old Siward, Porter, Murderer, Old man, Messenger, Dublin Region, Ireland

Acting

Frankie & Dar
Radio-based piece performed by the Acting course in ICFE. I play Dar
Acting experience:Previous unpaid speaking roles

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

AustralianCanadianIrishNew Zealand
UK CockneyUK EnglishUK PoshUK Scottish
UK WelshUSA CaliforniaUSA New YorkUSA Southern
AfricanAmerican IndianChineseFrench
GermanIndianItalianMexican
Middle EasternRussianSpanish
Professional:
Title Role Production Director

La Traviata Major Domo DLR Glasthule Opera Festival Helene Montague

The Weeping
Flowers Fisherman Gerrard Dalton in Association Helene Montague
With DLR Glasthule Opera

ICFE Theatre Performance Course
Title Role Production Director

Bold David Kenny ICFE Helene Montague
VEC Historical Re-enactment George O Carolin ICFE Sharon Doherty
The Winter’s Tale Polixines ICFE Gerry Lee
The Winter’s Tale Leontes ICFE With Xena Matteo Destro

Kildare Youth Theatre
Title Role Production Director

Macbeth Old Siward KYT John O’Brien
Proper Preggers The Musical Mr. Hendrix KYT Keith Millar
Nuts Woodstock KYT Peter Hussey
Slow Motion Drug Dealer KYT Keith Millar & Aiden Keane

Mountmellick Youth Theatre
I took an acting part in every annual production from 2002-2006


Other Experience
Assistant Facilitator - Rathdowney Youth Theatre:

• Facilitating drama workshops with 8 to 15 year olds
• Devising pieces, playing games, directing shows, stage management, set design, costume design.
• Supporting Coordinator to plan term, attending meetings at the County Council, developing workshops, assisting with administration etc.
• ‘Trick R Street’ Festival with Bui Bolg 2009
• Co-directed ‘Dreamcatcher’

St Patrick’s Day Parade Dublin 2008, Wyeth Festival ‘08 & ‘09, On-site promotional work for Feile na Samhaine Festival, Newbridge, Co Kildare ‘08 & ’09, Laois Youth Forum Halloween Haunted House Project ’04 – ’07, Leading On 2010, Represented Portlaoise Youth Theatre at New Stage Readings 2008

Music

Guitar ability:IntermediateVocal range:Baritone
Percussion ability:IntermediateComposer ability:Beginner
Vocal ability:Lead singerLike to join a band:Yes

Singing styles

PopRock

Favorite genres

RockIndieMetalElectronic
Classical
Influences:Supertramp,  Led Zeppelin,  Metallica,  Daft Punk,  Ac/dc,  Glenn Miller,  Red Hot Chilli Peppers,  Bill Withers,  Paul Simon,  The Who,  Tenacious D,  Elo,  The Band,  Mr. Hudson And The Library,  Lemon Jelly Etc
I have baritone voice. I have a 2 octave range. I sing in many different styles:rock, reggae, theatrical, pop, metal etc. I am a self taught guitarist of five years and have recently picked up some ukulele skills. i can play some didgeridoo.I play some percussion aswell: Jaw harp, djembe (and other various african drums) bongos etc. I have mostly played solo (singing and acoustic rythym guitar). I specialize in mash-ups of well-known songs (for example 'Sunny Afternoon' by The Kinks mashed with 'The Importnce of Being Idle' by Oasis)

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