NEWS FROM THE FIELD

UPDATES
for 2024

THE NORTH FACE
CLIMB FESTIVAL

Orange Jackets provided the SM Team for the climbing festival. A 16 metre high wall sticking out over the Thames. What could possibly go wrong?

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EUROVISION SONG CONTEST, MALMO 2024

Back by popular demand, Julia was the Show Caller for this year’s epic event!

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY AT THE HAYMARKET THEATRE, LONDON

Sam was thrilled to be the UK Production Supervisor on this fabulously acclaimed production.

13th AFRICAN GAMES GHANA

Orange Jackets provided the Show Caller, Stage Management and Parade Management for the prestigious Opening Ceremony.

LETTERS LIVE

Sam is delighted to celebrate ten years as Letters Live’s Show Director, with two stunning nights in London and New York.

GRAND PRIX, SILVERSTONE

Orange Jackets’ Grand Prix Show Caller ran the Main Stage at Silverstone this year.

PRESIDENT’S CUP, UAE

Orange Jackets provided the Show Caller for this year’s President’s Cup in UAE.

MOVE IT AT EXPO

Orange Jackets ran the three main stages at Expo for Move It. 30 dancers every 20 minutes, 10am – 6pm for three days. Insane – but we did it!

LIVE SHOWS &
CORPORATE EVENTS

Orange Jackets continue to provide Show Callers and Stage Management for top fashion shows, award ceremonies and corporate events around the world.

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Orange Jackets Masterclasses are going from strength to strength!

From their hugely popular "Behind the Scenes at the Olympics" talk to lectures on the skills required to Show Call and schedule for live events and theatre, Sam & Julia can host fully interactive seminars and webinars for as many students as you require.

Email info@orangejackets.uk for more details.

Participating colleges include:

We’ve also been inspiring school children with Olympic stories – meeting new schools this year.

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SEE WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT US STATESIDE!

"The “International Events” masterclass that Sam Hunter and Julia Whittle created for the MFA Stage Managers at Columbia University was a major highlight of our academic year! Our students gained so much from them. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Orange Jackets to create exciting, relevant, and fun coursework for our students”!

Michael J Passaro

Associate Professor of Professional Practice

Head of Stage Management

"There is a quote about teaching that goes something like, 'A teacher affects eternity; one can never tell where their influence stops.'

The effect Sam and Julia had on our BFA Stage Managers is immeasurable. They inspired them, they challenged them, they laughed with them, and left them filled with joyful exuberance. I couldn't have asked for more from a series of master classes."

Rachel R. Bush

Associate Instructional Professor Stage Management

AEA SM Program Head, BFA Stage Management

"Sam and Julia brought so much joy and positivity to our zoom computer screens! The students not only learned a lot, but enjoyed themselves immensely. This team was a joy to work with in terms of setting up the sessions and figuring out details. If you are looking for a unique experience for your stage management students, I would highly, highly recommend Sam and Julia! It was truly incredible."

Cynthia Kocher

Chair of Stage Management

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

“These masterclasses were absolutely fantastic. Not only were Sam and Julia incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, but they were delightful and friendly. The conversations they had with my students about the breadth of their work was not only beneficial to my class but for me as well. These two have clearly gotten these masterclasses down to a science, and I’m glad I had them do all three – I feel as though we’d have missed out had we only done one or two. This was a wonderful opportunity for my class and I am very happy to have had a chance to have been a part of it”.

Dave Smith

MFA Instructor of Design; Faculty of Fine Arts University of Lethbridge, Canada

"For me, it was a student's dream. The most memorable moment for me was the chance to "call" the first 5 or so minutes of the Opening Ceremony sequence under Julia and Sam's careful attention. It was definitely one of the coolest moments for me as a student during my entire course of study, and I felt a thrill calling such a huge ceremony in the safety of the classroom. With their gentle guidance, I began to better understand the nuances of such a large event. Personally, it was a huge confidence booster!"

SM Student

Cal Arts

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"If you are looking to keep your students motivated and spend quality time with these fantastic people then book this class now. Not only did they motivate my students, but also me. Seeing people who share the same ideals as you, who back up what you have been saying to your students and do it all through laughter and professional integrity, is fantastic. My only complaint is that we could not do it in person".

Chris Zaccardi

Professor of Stage Management

PACE University

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