Aaron Frost
Title: Technical Instructor and Master Carpenter
Phone: 204-786-9246
Office: 1T13
Building: Asper Centre for Theatre and Film
Email: a.frost@uwinnipeg.ca
Biography:
Aaron Frost is the Technical Instructor and Master Carpenter for the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½. He teaches introductory to senior-level courses in theatre production and stagecraft. He holds a B.A. Hons. in Theatre Production from the University of Â鶹´«Ã½, with special studies in Carpentry and Costuming.
Aaron is a member of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, Local 63.
When he isn't busy teaching and building the University of Â鶹´«Ã½'s theatre productions, Aaron assists various theatre companies. He’s worked on the carpentry crew for Rainbow Stage since 2013. Aaron has helped with the construction of The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s productions of Come From Away and Matilda, with make-up for The Manitoba Opera, has been Master Carpenter for various productions by Sarasvàti Productions, Dry Cold Productions, Junior Musical Theatre Company, The All Dentist Musical, One Trunk, Theatre Projects Manitoba, and Theatre Vice Versa, as well helped with set up and strike of major touring shows Phantom of the Opera and War Horse.
Aaron's passion for performance, costuming, and creation emanates through all aspects of his life. He continuously challenges himself to learn new techniques of construction and takes pride in crafting creations that defy expectations and leave lasting impressions.
As Technical Instructor, Aaron embraces the opportunity to help students understand the process of theatre production and empower them with the skills of stagecraft and tool use.
Photo Credit: Naniece Ibrahim (UW)