About Us

As a group of artists we specialise in devising, developing and managing a wide range of creative projects, using theatre, writing, film.

All artists work and are paid on a freelance basis.

Artists working on State of Play projects:



Tony Horitz

tony-horitzI am a freelance drama facilitator, storyteller, performer playwright, and director.
I have been working in educational drama and community for over 35 years.
I am experienced at working with all ages, from pre-school to post 18; from young adults to elders.

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Michele O’Brien

michele-o-brianI am a free-lance storyteller, actor, drama practitioner and early years practitioner.  I work in schools, libraries, museums and pre-schools throughout Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole to cross-generational audiences

I have worked with Sharon and Tony since 1999 having first met Sharon when we were students on the Performing Arts course at Bournemouth and Poole College, and remember experiencing Tony’s work at the BCCA when I was at school! (Can that be true, surely I am mistaken).

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Daniel Horitz

dan3SQUARESince graduating in Film Studies and Sociology BA(Hons) in 2008, I’ve specialised in developing small scale film production for community projects. I am proficient in all elements from camerawork and editing to DVD authoring and cover design.

I enjoy working in collaboration with other artists or practitioners to produce visual documentation either as evaluatory or celebratory tool.

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Sharon Muiruri

sharronSharon Muiruri, facilitator, director and actor, has years of experience using drama/ theatre with marginalised groups. In 1999 Sharon established Vita Nova, a community theatre group for people in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse.

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Gill Horitz

sop-staffI am a writer, writing workshop facilitator, producer and arts manager.

I have been involved in developing and managing creative projects over many years, either independently or in partnership with artists and organisations.

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