People

Circus board of directors

Grant Glinski

Chair Grant Glinski (left)
Treasurer
Peter Challis
Directors
Bronwyn Bidstrup, Catherine Brown, Ken Macauley, Libbie Simpson, Ross Kearney, Kate O’Brien, Cath Wood, Yos Worth.

Circus

General Manager Chris Pidd
Artistic Director
Markus Michalowski
Head of Training :
The circus has shortlisted several candidates for the Head of Training role. An appointment will be announced in January 2010.
Master Trainer
Sergei Okhai
Marketing Manager
Jodie Kensington
Finance Manager
Naomi Inwood
Production & Operations Manager
Scott Stoddart
Community Development Officer
Michelle Stevens
Administration Officers
Robyn Cole, Correna Seymour
Payroll Officer
Terri Robinson
Trainers Permanent
Ruth Bauer, Phil Witt, Yos Worth
Trainers Casual Nathan Boadle, Natalie Dyball, Scott Grayland, Xavier Pinard, Dai Shulin, Per Westman, Jess Segelow, Beau Wells, Julie Wilson, Shane Witt, Tanya Witt and the Regional Academy of Performing Arts.
Physiotherapist
Louise Humphrey
Rigger
Brook Ratcliff
Costume Maintenance
Heather Heather, Wiggy Brennan

School More Information. FFFC School Website

Coordinator Kaye Harris
Primary
Elaine Zeims
English / Drama
Neil McDermott
Maths / Science
Karral Miller
Art / SOSE
Therese King
SOSE / Science
Valerie Ratcliff
Office Manager
Liz Wilkinson

School Committee
President
Melissa Muntz
Vice President
John Tighe
Members
Bronwyn Bidstrup, Bruce Fox, Till Waite, Greta Mitterer, Liz Wilkinson.

FOFF BBQFriends of Fruit Fly (FoFF)
FoFF is a vital cog in our organisation: it is the conduit for information passing from parents/guardians to the circus, and to the school. It is also a sub-committee of the circus board of directors. FoFF has representation on the school committee and the circus board.

This voluntary group supports or arranges functions to help maintain cohesiveness between school and circus. Occasionally the school committee and board of directors asks FoFF to work on particular projects.

Meetings are an open forum and are held at 536 Dallinger Road on the first Thursday of the month, from 5pm. Melissa Muntz is the current convener. Contact the circus on 02 60217044 or info@fruitflycircus.com.au for more details.

What FoFF provides  …

  • a social connection
  • a parent perspective on draft and revised policies
  • workshops to enhance the emotional and physical wellbeing of students and families
  • fundraising, volunteer activities, communication
  • feed back

Working with Children

Volunteers, Chaperones, FoFF members – in fact anyone who works with the Fruities must undergo a Working with Children Check. The WWC creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria and helps keep children safe by preventing those who pose a risk to the safety of children from working with them, in either paid or volunteer work. http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren

Employment / Vacancies

Trainers

Work For The Flying Fruit Fly Circus: Find out more about the positions  of Master Trainer or Head of Training.

We are always looking for specialist trainers for short term, project, or on a long term basis. This applies to casual and permanent contracts. Get in touch, explaining your skill areas and experience, to training@fruitflycircus.com.au.

Technical & Production

If you are interested in working with the Fruit Flies on creative developments or performances, send your CV to info@fruitflycircus.com.au and it will be forwarded to the Artistic Director or Production Manager.

Administration

At the moment we have no vacancies in the administration area.  Advertisements are usually placed on-line, in arts industry forums, and in the Border Mail on Saturdays.