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DIRECTING

Drawing on his extensive training as an actor, Marcus directs from a place of empathy and understanding for the actors process.  His skill as an actor and vocal and text coach combine to build a process enabling deep discovery and authenticity in performance.  Marcus creates works which strike a deep emotional chord with audiences, with productions ranging from contemporary to classic.

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MOTH

MOTH by Declan Greene

Directed by Marcus Oborn

Lighting by Ben Hunt

Score Composition by Morgan Chalmers

Featuring Rianna Holsten-Provenzano and Harrison Harms

Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland Queensland Arts Showcase Program

May-June 2018

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BUCKETS

Buckets by Adam Barnard

Directed and Designed by Marcus Oborn

Assistance from Lily Franchi

Stage Managed by Claire Bourke

Lighting by Liam Fitz-Gibbon

Featuring USQ Company 2021

October 2019

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THE CRUCIBLE

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Directed by Marcus Oborn

Assistance from Travis Dowling

Stage Managed by Elise Baker

Designed by Madeleine Barlow

Lighting by Liam Fitz-Gibbon

Sound by Aaron Hannant

Featuring USQ Company 2020

January 2021

Directing: Portfolio
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OEDIPUS

Oedipus by Sophocles, translated by Kenneth McLeish

Directed by Marcus Oborn

Assistance from Lily Franchi

Designed by Marcus Oborn and Liam Fitz-Gibbon

Lighting by Liam Fitz-Gibbon

Sound by Aaron Hannant

Featuring USQ Company 2021

June 2021

Directing: Portfolio
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THE MERCY SEAT

The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute

Directed by Marcus Oborn

Assistance from Cherrish Zimmerle

Designed by Liam FitzGibbon and Jade Moon

Lighting by Liam Fitz-Gibbon

Sound by Aaron Hannant

Featuring Jade Moon and Logan Cruice

May 2022

Directing: Portfolio

Production Photo Credit

MOTH Photography by Isaiah Lee-Knights

Buckets Photography by Jiordie Lobwein

The Crucible Photography by Jade Courtney

Oedipus Photography by David Martinelli

The Mercy Seat Photography by Kate Lund

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Directing: Welcome
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