Thomas Shepherd (Shep, He/Him) is a dedicated and technically skilled theatre practitioner.
Passionate about lighting, sound, stage mechanics and curious to explore theatrical rigging, he excels in practical problem-solving and thrives when working in a team. Shep particularly enjoyed working as Head Electrician on NIDA productions including A Very Expensive Poison and Alice, Mother of Cinema, and completed a secondment on MJ The Musical with renowned Production Electrician Dale Mounsey.
He holds multiple high-risk work licenses, including forklift operation, boom-type EWP lift over 11m, and an MR driver’s license, with plans to complete Dogging and Basic Rigging licenses by the end of 2025.
Shep is enthusiastic about continuing to explore and contribute to the theatre industry with a hands-on, adaptable approach.
NIDA Productions
Lighting Designer
Peter Pan
Head Electrician
Alice Mother of Cinema
Production Stage Manager
No Particular Order
Head Electrician
A Very Expensive Poison
Sound Designer
The Effect
Stage Manager
An Octoroon
Other Productions
Secondment – Lighting
MJ The Musical – working under Dale Mounsey
Casual Crew
Sydney Festival
Casual Lighting Crew
Adelaide Festival Centre 2022 Worked on bumping in large touring musicals such as Hairspray and 9 to 5 as well as many other productions