Hello, my name is Alexis Cunningham, and I am an inspiring student actress at BOA Stage and Screen Academy located in Birmingham. With a passion of performing on both stage and screen, I have fortunately performed on London's West End in the production 'Troubles R Brewin', enhancing my vocal skills as an actress. Moreover, I have also adapted different skills from working on-screen, shown in the Mockumentary 'Only In Brum' filmed in Birmingham. Eager to expand my on-screen knowledge, I have recently ventured to London, making an appearance as an extra in the TV show 'Sweet Pea'. I would be very grateful if you could get in touch with me if you would be interested to connect about any job roles that would fit me.
BOA Stage and Screen Academy
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-Year- 2022-2024
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- Education -Level three diploma in directing and screen craft
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Fortunately, I have been trained and educated by BOA Stage and Screen Academy for the past two years. I have been able to learn so much from the teachers here, dating back to ancient Greek storytelling and performing arts, to medieval theatre and Shakespearean drama, eventually leading to modern acting techniques and styles seen in film. I have further learnt the key figures like, Konstantin Stanislavski, Bertolt Brecht and Lee Strasberg and there acting theories and practices, shaping the way we can approach our future crafts.
Only In Brum/ Supporting Actress
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-Year- 2023
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During the summer of 2023, I was given the opportunity to play the role of Leah in a mockumentary, one of the lead characters childhood best friends, Abi. Leah was a young woman who was brought up in a less fortunate background and grew up with the wrong crowd on the streets, where she met Abi. She was a very strong and fiery character, however has a kind heart towards the people she truly cares about. From this production, I was able to learn skills of versatility and range from playing Leah as she is a very different character from the others I have played in the past.
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Ensemble- Elf the musical
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-Year - 2022
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During the Christmas show, Elf the musical, I was fortunately given the opportunity to be the ensemble for the songs, SparkleJollyTwinkleJingle, Christmastown, In The way, The Story Of Buddy and Just Like Him. I was given this opportunity through the Pauline Quirke Academy who I was also gaining extra acting training from outside BOA Stage and Screen Academy. From this , I learnt skills of collaboration and teamwork when singing together.
The Protest/ Supporting Actress
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-Year- 2024
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I have also been able to play the role of Alexis Yung in a short one-shot film about a climate change protest taken place in Birmingham, where I was interviewed about the end result and impact of the protest against young adults. My character was a very enthusiastic person with a a lot of positivity towards the protest even at times where it could of got dangerous. From this project, I gained important skills such as camera work and chorography when moving around the camera in the one-shot.
Troubles R' Brewin/ Supporting Actress
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-Year - 2022
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Through the Pauline Quirke Academy, I was also given the opportunity to perform in Troubles R' Brewin on London's West End, where I played the role of Perry Anderson, a young Texas girl determined to make it a singer with her Band. From this play, I was fortunately able to gain special skills such as a Texas accent as I had to learn for six weeks straight
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