TAFF Committee 2020/21

President - Harvey Dovell (president@)

I’m a third year Chemistry student at New College. I have been involved in theatre for many years and have tried almost every role. Bringing a production from just an idea to a full show that people enjoy is one of the most rewarding things. At Oxford I have mainly been involved as a lighting designer, production manager and DSM. TAFF members have been some of the nicest and most creative people I have met and I have already made great friends through shows that I have done. I’d love to be a part of helping anyone, experienced or not, bring their ideas to a stage. As President I hope to continue the good work that TAFF does and help it to grow to reach and support more people.

Treasurer - Finley Bettsworth (treasurer@)

I’m a second year studying Medicine at Brasenose College, though sometimes I seem to be doing far more theatre than degree! I first got involved in theatre back in school, mainly doing sound and lighting design, and since then I’ve been hooked. Since coming to Oxford, TAFF has been a really big part of my time at uni, literally since Freshers’ Week. Since being here, I’ve mainly been doing lighting, but occasionally dabble in sound and other aspects too. I find the student theatre vibes here really lovely and fun, as well as being really rewarding so I’m excited to get more people (Freshers and everyone else too!!) involved over the next year. I was so lucky to quickly get to know (and learn tonnes from) so many TAFF members which has been awesome, and I really look forward to this continuing.

Secretary - Olivia Wheeler (secretary@)

Freshers' & Training - Aron West (freshers@)

Hi, I'm Annie and am in my first year doing E&M at Catz. I really love backstage theatre and am looking forward to getting as many other people as possible involved (not just Freshers'!). I'm hoping to make workshops/events as accessible as possible, regardless of experience. Please do drop me a message if you have any questions or suggestions.

Hires Manager - Nicola Wright (hires@)

Hi, I’m Nicola and I’m now in my third year at St Catz studying maths and philosophy. I’ve been involved in quite a few shows in Oxford, mainly as Stage Manager/ASM and Producer, so I have made good use of the TAFF store! It’s an amazing resource that makes putting on a show easier and more cost effective - if you have any questions, feel free to drop me a message (or any of the hires managers!).

Hires Manager - Natasha Squire (hires@)

Hiya, I’m Tash and I’m a 2nd Year geographer at Regent’s (yes we really exist). I have always loved theatre and being involved in TAFF is such an amazing way to collaborate and be inspired by all of the amazing people who bring a show to life. Costumes are my main interest and I have been involved in dressing people up both in Oxford and beyond. As a hires manager I encourage everyone to seek out the treasures of the TAFF store and I’m excited to be a friendly face in the store on those dreary Monday mornings.

Social Secretary - Nina Jurković (social@)

IT / Webmaster - Andrew Orr (it@)

I'm Andrew, a second year DPhil student in Engineering and Theoretical Physics (but this is my 6th year in Oxford). I've been doing shows (mostly Sound Design) in Oxford since I started my undergrad here and it's been a source of great friends and companionship. I really want to help improve theatre and stagecraft in Oxford by encouraging positive communication amongst TAFF members and shows, from large to small.

Welfare - Sebastien Roberts (welfare@)

Hi there! I’m Seb and I’m at Lincoln doing Philosophy and Spanish. I’ve been doing backstage for shows ever since I was 15 (usually in a stage management role) so I’m hoping to bring that with me to Oxford through TAFF. If you have any questions or concerns, drop me a message by email, or on FB.