DIRECTOR/AGENT
JOSEPHINE PARSAD
Josephine has worked as an agent and casting director across theatre, tv and film in the UK and Europe for two decades.
Josephine trained in physical theatre with a BA from East 15 Acting school, with LAMDA in Drama and Speech Education and in L.A for Film and T.V acting, working with casting directors from ‘Desperate Housewives’, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘General Hospital’. Her career as both a performer and a teacher has led her all over the world and she has worked with a variety of people of all ages and backgrounds. Including a run on Broadway’s 42nd Street where she performed in Kenny Wax’s production of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. She debuted in film as the lead in the British Asian production of ‘Shame’, which was shortlisted in the Satyajit Ray film festival and Nominated for Best Short film in the East End Film Festival. Josephine works directing at top drama schools in both London and Europe.
Acting credits Include:
Jolly Christmas Postman at Oxford Playhouse, Doris Sanderson in ‘Whisky Galore’ Oldham Coliseum, Miss Singh ‘Around the World in 80 Days’- New Vic theatre/ Kenny Wax ent, Artful Dodger in ‘Remarkable tale of Oliver Twist’ Red Earth (National tour), Clown ‘Hansel and Gretel’ (Belgrade theatre), Moth in ‘Love’s Labours Lost’, Maria in ‘La Ronde’, Hippolyta in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’, Francisca in ‘West Side Story’, Mr Fox in ‘Pinocchio’ (National Tour), ‘Barney the Dinosaur’ (National Tour UK & ROI), ‘The Maharajah and the Kohinoor’ (National Tour) and Faith in ‘The Leap’ (Chelsea Theatre). Josephine has appeared in many commercials and film projects including Pringles, Super Noodles, Gala Bingo (for Sharon Osbourne) , Disney and Pepsi working alongside the likes of Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Lopez.
DIRECTOR/AGENT
Katriona Stidston
Katriona is a promising upcoming agent who has worked as a director and casting director with young people.
Since graduating from the Acting and Contemporary Theatre course at East 15 Acting School, Katriona has worked professionally in critically acclaimed theatre and film as an actor, writer and director in venues across London and Essex.
Acting credits Include:
‘Mouthful of Fingers’, (The Bread and Roses, The Bridge House Theatre), ‘RUBEN’ (The Space Theatre), ‘Text and Delete’ (The Kings Head Theatre, Etcetera Theatre), ‘Beneath A Cups’ (VAULT Festival, The Glitch), ‘Read the Room’ (The Pleasance Theatre, The Golden Goose Theatre), ‘Sabbath’ (OSO Arts Centre),’Two into One’ (Frinton Summer Theatre).
Directing/AD credits include:
‘Bette & Joan’ (The Park Theatre, Off-West End), ‘Flowers in a Dark Room’, (The Other Palace, Off-West End), ‘Pronoun’, (The Palace Theatre), ‘Anne of Green Gables’ (The Palace Theatre), ‘Abigail’s Party’, ‘Noises Off’, ‘Black Chiffon’, ‘Home I’m Darling’, ‘Death Trap’, ‘Love Virtually’ (Frinton Summer Theatre), ‘Coffee Obsession’ (short film).
As a versatile creative, Katriona hopes to represent passionate, multi-talented young people who want to make an impact on the entertainment industry.