IT HAPPENED!! THE SCHOOL REVERSED THE DECISION AND TRACY IS STAYING!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR HER BECAUSE WE ACTUALLY WON!! KEEP WATCHING TO MAKE SURE SHE GETS THE SUPPORT SHE NEEDS MOVING FORWARD!!
January 18, 2017
Final supporters
Tracy Mathewson plays a valid role in the performing arts department of St Marylebone CE School. Not only does she provide lighting and technical support for all Marylebone productions, she also takes a group of students up to the Edinburgh Fringe every year to perform and experience the amazing festival. However, due to budget cuts her role at the school has been made redundant and henceforth she will be deported due to the fact she has a working visa.
Tracy will have lived in the U.K. for 9 years in April, however due to the contract of her visa she is unable to stay up until a February. Tracy has established not only a life in this country but also a production company called Crowded Nest, which provides a creative outlet for teenagers but also a great amount of experience in its recurring productions at the Edinburgh Fringe. For Drama students, this is a fantastic time to learn about independence but also to gain an insight into different forms of theatre and the culture. Surely a role who provides such enrichment to students is not redundant in the eyes of education.
Tracy Mathewson is currently appealing the school's decision. The aim of this petition is to help St Marylebone CE School reconsider the decision and its negative expanse. Due to the removal of her role, students will not experience the enrichment of the festival but also her amazing help and support in the technical field for the likes of productions and a range of performing art subjects. Not only would the student body experience a great loss, Tracy would lose a life that she has built for herself and she is undeserving of this.
The hereby undersigned agree that the dismissal of Tracy Mathewson as the Theatre Technician of St Marylebone School would be unfair, unjust, unnecessary, and result in a vital loss to the school’s credible and illustrious performing arts department:
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November 10, 2016
41 Comments
Tracy has been a big part that has made the drama department at Marylebone what it is today! The Edinburgh fringe trip was one of my favourite parts of my time at Marylebone and her help during my time directing the sixth form musical was invaluable.. Tracy is too important to leave!!
Going to the Fringe with Tracy was one of best learning experiences I had at St Marylebone and the things she taught me have helped immeasurably when I have since taken my own shows up with my university drama society. It would be a tragedy if future students lost this opportunity.
Tracy is spearheading some brave, radical and exciting drama and film projects. We've spoken about how fertile the UK is for the type of work we need her to do. Her art is powerful and incredibly inclusive within the communities she lives and works within. She must be able to stay and carry on her work that's only just beginning.
Someone who has given so much to kids who would have been left behind. Her expertise and passion for her role has given opportunities for students to push themselves further and stand out from the crowd. Such an inspirational figure is invaluable. I am stunned at this prospect.
In a top Performing Arts School in central London, there is no doubt in my mind that as a result of Tracey's dismissal there will be no one qualified or even close to the abilities and creativities of Ms Mathewson's abilities at the school. Marylebone will therefore suffer greatly because of it, as a performing arts school this cannot happen.
We should hold on to talented people especially ones that have invested a big portion of their lives here.
Tracy's great. Please don't deprive the UK of her presence.
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IT HAPPENED!! THE SCHOOL REVERSED THE DECISION AND TRACY IS STAYING!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR HER BECAUSE WE ACTUALLY WON!! KEEP WATCHING TO MAKE SURE SHE GETS THE SUPPORT SHE NEEDS MOVING FORWARD!!
January 18, 2017
Final supporters
Tracy Mathewson plays a valid role in the performing arts department of St Marylebone CE School. Not only does she provide lighting and technical support for all Marylebone productions, she also takes a group of students up to the Edinburgh Fringe every year to perform and experience the amazing festival. However, due to budget cuts her role at the school has been made redundant and henceforth she will be deported due to the fact she has a working visa.
Tracy will have lived in the U.K. for 9 years in April, however due to the contract of her visa she is unable to stay up until a February. Tracy has established not only a life in this country but also a production company called Crowded Nest, which provides a creative outlet for teenagers but also a great amount of experience in its recurring productions at the Edinburgh Fringe. For Drama students, this is a fantastic time to learn about independence but also to gain an insight into different forms of theatre and the culture. Surely a role who provides such enrichment to students is not redundant in the eyes of education.
Tracy Mathewson is currently appealing the school's decision. The aim of this petition is to help St Marylebone CE School reconsider the decision and its negative expanse. Due to the removal of her role, students will not experience the enrichment of the festival but also her amazing help and support in the technical field for the likes of productions and a range of performing art subjects. Not only would the student body experience a great loss, Tracy would lose a life that she has built for herself and she is undeserving of this.
The hereby undersigned agree that the dismissal of Tracy Mathewson as the Theatre Technician of St Marylebone School would be unfair, unjust, unnecessary, and result in a vital loss to the school’s credible and illustrious performing arts department:
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Reached 100 supporters
November 10, 2016
41 Comments
Tracey is an asset to the UK with her contributions to art and culture plus she has a range of technical skills which are in very short supply
Tracy has been a big part that has made the drama department at Marylebone what it is today! The Edinburgh fringe trip was one of my favourite parts of my time at Marylebone and her help during my time directing the sixth form musical was invaluable.. Tracy is too important to leave!!
Going to the Fringe with Tracy was one of best learning experiences I had at St Marylebone and the things she taught me have helped immeasurably when I have since taken my own shows up with my university drama society. It would be a tragedy if future students lost this opportunity.
Tracy is spearheading some brave, radical and exciting drama and film projects. We've spoken about how fertile the UK is for the type of work we need her to do. Her art is powerful and incredibly inclusive within the communities she lives and works within. She must be able to stay and carry on her work that's only just beginning.
Someone who has given so much to kids who would have been left behind. Her expertise and passion for her role has given opportunities for students to push themselves further and stand out from the crowd. Such an inspirational figure is invaluable. I am stunned at this prospect.
In a top Performing Arts School in central London, there is no doubt in my mind that as a result of Tracey's dismissal there will be no one qualified or even close to the abilities and creativities of Ms Mathewson's abilities at the school. Marylebone will therefore suffer greatly because of it, as a performing arts school this cannot happen.
We should hold on to talented people especially ones that have invested a big portion of their lives here.
Tracy's great. Please don't deprive the UK of her presence.
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Tracey is an asset to the UK with her contributions to art and culture plus she has a range of technical skills which are in very short supply