Staff
Our core staff team
Our core staff team
Robert Softley Gale
Artistic Director & CEO
I am BOP’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer – which means I work with the rest of the team in setting our programme for the year and in making sure we deliver it to the highest standards. I have responsibility for budgets – monitoring what we spend and ensuring our income targets are met. Alongside our Executive Producer I decide which productions we will do, what our projects will aim to achieve and who we will work with.
I frequently direct our productions – sometimes working with Associate Directors to realise a show. As a performer of many years I have also appeared in BOP shows, most recently Blanche & Butch, which I also wrote, and The Tin Soldier.
Contact me if:
- You would like to talk about partnering with BOP on a future project
- You would like to talk about our productions, casting procedures, etc
- Or for any other general enquiries
Mairi Taylor
Executive Director
I am BOP’s Executive Director which means I work with the Artistic Director to oversee the activity of the company. I work on productions present and future, ensuring the right teams are in place and that we have strong plans for project work connected to productions. I have worked collaboratively on many BOP productions including as Dramaturg on our 2019 production of My Left / Right Foot, Creative Producer on Don’t. Make. Tea. and as a co-collaborator on Orbits.Â
My time is spent writing funding applications, evaluation reports, meeting people, planning with the BOP team, delivering training and consultations services for others.
Contact me if:
- You would like to talk about a development opportunity
- You need help as an organisation or individual around disability equality in the arts
- You would like to talk about future productions
Michelle Rolfe
Producer
I am the Producer for BOP which means I work with the Executive Producer and Artistic Director on delivering BOP Theatre productions. I ensure the smooth running of day to day activities and communications for our productions. I also support the development and strategic strands of BOP through project work and delivering training.
My time is spent contracting freelance staff, managing budgets, booking tour venues, ensuring company access requirements are met, managing production contacts, planning with the BOP team, meeting people and delivering training.
Contact me if:
- You would like to talk about touring opportunities
- You would like more information about our past or present productions
- You would like to submit a speculative CV for a production or creative role on future work
Kerry Lane
Office and Communications Officer
I am the Office and Communications Officer for BOP, which means I handle our company admin, comms, evaluation and documentation, and watering the office plants. I am BOP’s Green Lead, meaning I’m responsible for developing policy and advocating for good practice in response to the climate crisis. I also coordinate the Access Scottish Theatre project, which is managed by BOP on behalf of Federation of Scottish Theatre.
My time is mostly spent writing, researching, organising and updating things.
Contact me if:
- You can’t figure out who you should be talking to about something
- You need to find out about invoices, payments and other administrative issues
- You want to discuss something related to sustainability or green theatre practice
- You have a question about Access Scottish Theatre
Email: kerry@boptheatre.co.uk
Morna McGeoch
Development Officer
I am the Development Officer, predominantly working on BOP Young Artists, which means I work with the Executive Producer and the Engagement & Office Manager to plan, deliver and develop the Young Artists Project.
My time is spent planning workshops, discussing exciting development opportunities with other organisations, delivering workshops, managing trips to productions and events, writing funding applications, evaluation reports, and planning with the BOP team.
Contact me if you would like to talk about a development opportunity for disabled young artists.
Anna Richardson
Training Coordinator
I am the Training Coordinator, predominantly working with the Youth Arts Consultants and working on BOP’s training and consultancy services.
My time is spent co-ordinating the work of the YACs, and booking in and delivering Disability Equality Training.
Contact me if you would like to book in some training or consultation.
Email: anna@boptheatre.co.uk