Theodore Bourgoin
Theodore Bourgoin
Projected Visuals
Theodore is curious multi-media artist who explores the medium of physical spaces through projected visual media and sound. He explores notions of synaesthesia, a pairing of colour and emotion – to augment, contextualise and extend the depth of performers in theatre.
Biography
Emerging from the electronic music sphere of East Coast Australia, Theodore Bourgoin is a curious explorer of all that is electronic art. Enchanted by modern technologies Theodore Bourgoin is exploring how modern mediums of media consumption augment digital audio and visual art.
Theodore Bourgoin is inspired by the creative ferocity of artists such as David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and Herbie Hancock. Between composing and exploring new art mediums; Bourgoin seeks out striking talent and coordinates collaborations between artists and himself. He currently works free-lance as a live music photographer and music composer and he believes that a continued engagement with one’s local music-culture is vital for staying informed about the emerging trends and musical styles people are listening to.
Similarly, this year, Bourgoin has conducted research exploring modern platforms for media delivery such as Instagram, YouTube and more recently: TikTok. Because music listening and its placement in media is a rapidly changing environment, Lyon Bourgoin understands that familiarizing oneself with modern trends is essential for retaining an ability to innovate and push creative boundaries.
Theodore Bourgoin’s passion for music has driven him to Brisbane city where he is immersing himself in Australia’s music scene and studies a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. By majoring his studies in Creative Music Technology – Bourgoin has become a versatile and proficient collaborator and producer of multimedia projects.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Plays
2018 – Deadlock (Web-series), ABC, Actor – Atlas
2019 – Vivian (Student-Film), Independent, Actor, extra
2021 – Erys, Independent, Technical team, Sound, Lighting, Video-Editing, Videographer
2021 – The Laramie Project, Ad Astra, Technical team, Photography/Videographer
2021 – The Realistic Joneses, Ad Astra, Technical team, Photography
Training
Dante Networking Cert 1
Bachelor of Music – Majoring In Creative Music Technology Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Reviews
Sound design by Theo Bourgoin layered the show. At the beginning, The Cranberries lulled the audience into a false sense of comfort. The distant sound of ominous thunder and rain throughout allowed the audience to feel the distance between the characters. The instrumental cover of ‘Mad World’ gave the audience a sense of worry.
Aaron Evans | Theatre Haus | Read full review
“The distinctive piano melody of Gary Jules’ cover of Mad World was used effectively in scene transitions, accompanied by repeating physical motions, and sound design by Theo Bourgoin was a key part of the atmosphere and storytelling.”
Backstreet Brisbane | Read full review
The play starts with her knocking desperately at the door of Henry’s humble cabin. Don’t question the situation’s reality – despite the cabin’s accoutrements of axes and crab nets, there is no hint at either of these characters being crazed serial killers. In this play, the set is a place for the collision of damaged souls and the structure purely poetic. The cabin design (consultant Bill Haycock) was designed and built by Fiona and Dan Kennedy and the Ad Astra team was suitable claustrophobic.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
Sound design by Theo Bourgoin conjured the raging snowstorm outside the cabin.
BackStreet Brisbane | Read full review
The lighting by B’Elanna Hill and sound design by Theo Bourgoin helped to bring the frozen Alaskan location to life. They did a great job, considering that the blustering wind could have been a major distraction.
Meredith Walker - Blue Curtains | Read full review
We feel the isolation before a word is even spoken and when it is, this is further enhanced by an evocative (but not overbearing) soundscape of outside swirling winter winds (Sound Design by Theo Bourgoin).
Meredith Walker - Blue Curtains | Read full review
Lighting design and technical design was done by B’elanna Hill and Theo Bourgoin respectively. The overall tech for the show was relatively simplistic but extremely appropriate for the content and the space.
Marita Bellas Miles - Theatre Travels Read full review
Toy Symphony by Michael Gow is expertly constructed by the cast at Ad Astra’. ‘Under the careful guide of director Michelle Carey, the show is meticulously moulded to this unique space.’
Michael James - QNews | Read full review
‘A display of Astra-nomical talent. The performance is enthralling owing to its animated and dynamic reel of highly relatable characters. Each of the cast members demonstrates an impressive range, employing dramatic tension and impeccable comedic timing.’
Jessica Forbes - My Village News | June edition
This boutique production company, Ad Astra, is emerging as an important professional theatrical company, which mounts quality works aimed to wow and impress audiences in this unique space in The Valley. Do not miss this quality production it will enthrall you.
Lilian Harrington - Absolute Theatre Read full review
This was supported by sound and technical design by Theo Bourgoin, including loud scribbling that marked Roland’s introduction to writing as a creative outlet and musical transitions between scenes.
Backstreet Brisbane Read full review
In a small theatre space, the technicals can not afford to distract, and stage manager Cale Dennis and sound/technical designer Theo Bourgoin ensured a seamless show. The David Bowie soundtrack was the icing on the cake for me in this nostalgic and melancholic remembrance of things past and highly recommended production.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review