About

Teaching Directing 
Performance CV
LINDA KASH

lindakash11@gmail.com/ www.lindakash.ca

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PAPA (Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts) Ages 4 - 18 2007 – Current Founder/Artistic Director

• Nurture creativity and confidence in students through engaging improvisational programs, including spontaneously creating

  unscripted performances through creativity, collaboration, and adaptability.

• Conduct drama camps that foster creativity and skill development, culminating in a polished final performance attended by

  the public.

• Offer drama day camps, seasonal improv workshops, and private coaching for individuals of all abilities, providing diverse

  opportunities for skill development and artistic growth.

  Stratford Festival – Education Outreach Program June 2023

• Taught public speaking skills through scene study and character work, helping students develop effective delivery techniques

  and confidence in their presentations.

• Utilized improvisation exercises to enhance students' spontaneity and adaptability in speaking engagements.

• Facilitated workshops combining scene study and improvisation to improve verbal expression, body language, and audience

  engagement.

  Wilfred Laurier University – Public Speaking and Performance - Laurier Academy of Music & Arts Winter Term 2022

• Taught public speaking skills through scene study and character work, helping students develop effective delivery techniques

  and confidence in their presentations.

• Utilized improvisation exercises to enhance students' spontaneity and adaptability in speaking engagements.

• Facilitated workshops combining scene study and improvisation to improve verbal expression, body language, and audience

  engagement.

• Developed curriculum to enhance dramatic skills beyond classical/opera training.

  Fleming College/PACE – Communication Workshops - Dual Credit Course Winter Terms 2015 - 2017

• Enhanced communication skills through improvisation exercises, fostering quick thinking, adaptability, and effective verbal

  and non-verbal interaction while building confidence for young mothers.

• Developed interpersonal skills by practicing active listening and spontaneous response techniques, improving participants'

  ability to engage in dynamic and meaningful conversations and boosting their self-assurance.

• Applied improvisation techniques to real-world scenarios, preparing students for effective communication in both

  professional and personal settings, and supporting young mothers in gaining confidence in their interactions and decision- making.

  Humber College – Sketch Writing and Improvisation Fall Term - Spring Terms 2011 - 2014

• Led sketch writing and improv workshops, teaching students to create original sketches and perform spontaneously.

• Mentored students in comedic writing, offering feedback to enhance their unique voices and performance skills.

• Developed curriculum blending sketch writing with improv, promoting creativity and collaborative storytelling.

  Guest Instructor Ongoing

  High school, Middle school, Private/Public school, Covenant House, Autism Ontario

• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and

  relevance in improvisation and drama exercises for students of varying experiences and perspectives.

• Incorporated diverse perspectives and materials into lessons, using a wide range of cultural references and scenarios to

  enrich students' understanding of different viewpoints and enhance their creative expression.

• Facilitated inclusive environments that respect and value each student’s individual identity and experiences, promoting a

  supportive atmosphere where all voices are heard, and diverse talents are encouraged and developed.

Director – Love Loss and What I Wore by Norah and Delia Ephron May 2024 New Stages Theatre (Peterborough) Equity House

• Managed all aspects of the production from conceptualization to execution, ensuring a cohesive and impactful presentation

  of the play’s themes.

• Coordinate and conduct 45 audience driven Q & A sessions providing insight into the personalization of clothing to adaptive

  memories.

• Oversaw set design and staging to create a visually compelling and contextually appropriate environment that enhanced the

  storytelling and audience engagement throughout the performance.

• Conducted all casting sessions, coordinating with Actors, Agents and personal Management.

• Upheld all New Stages Theatre Policies and Guidelines.

  Director – Our Town - by Thorton Wilder May 2017 New Stages Theatre (Peterborough) Equity House

• Implemented innovative rehearsal techniques, including exercises that deepened actors’ understanding of the play’s

  emotional and philosophical elements, enhancing their performances.

• Collaborated closely with the production team, including costume designers and technical staff, to ensure that all elements

  of the production harmonized with the play’s minimalist aesthetic and thematic focus.

• Developed a unique directorial vision for Our Town, emphasizing its timeless themes and fostering an intimate connection

  between the audience and the characters.

• Upheld all New Stages Theatre Policies and Guidelines.

  Director – Hyprov with Colin Mochrie – Edinburgh Festival & Just for Laughs Festival May 2016

• Directed a unique live performance integrating a hypnotist and comedians, skillfully blending hypnosis with improvisational

  comedy to create an engaging and interactive entertainment experience.

• Coordinated and facilitated audience participation, managing the seamless interaction between hypnotized audience

  members and comedians to enhance the spontaneity and humor of the show.

• Oversaw the technical and creative aspects of the performance, ensuring the smooth execution of complex interactions and

  improvisational elements between hypnotist and comedians to maximize audience engagement and entertainment value.

• Upheld the Edinburgh Festival and Just for Laughs Policies and Guidelines.

• SCENE STUDY EXPERIENCE

• Online and In-person Sessions Ongoing

• Provided expert guidance and personalized feedback in scene study coaching, enhancing actors' understanding of character development and scene execution both online and in person.

• Adapted coaching methods for online and in-person formats, utilizing advanced digital tools for virtual sessions while fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment in live workshops.

• Conducted thorough analysis and critique of scenes, offering insights into performance techniques, emotional depth, and script interpretation.

• Facilitated engaging and effective workshops in person, encouraging peer feedback and real-time practice to help actors refine their skills and achieve their performance goals.

• Developed and implemented tailored coaching plans, addressing individual actors' needs and challenges, physical and learning style, to support their growth and success in scene study.

  CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

  Team Building Through Scene Study/Drama Exercises - Siemens, Palette Skills, Lumera Annual Accounts Ongoing

  • Fostered effective communication through improv exercises, helping team members develop active listening skills and

    spontaneous responses, which improved overall collaboration and interaction.

  • Built trust and camaraderie through shared improv experiences, allowing team members to step out of their comfort zones

    and support each other in a safe, collaborative environment.

  • Improved conflict resolution skills by engaging in role-playing exercises from scene study, enabling team members to

    practice empathy, negotiation, and constructive feedback in a supportive setting.

PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCE

Team Building Through Scene Study/Drama Exercises Ongoing Nurse Practitioners, Pineridge School Board, Five Counties Rehabilitation Centre, The Library Archives of Canada, Police Foundations

• Enhanced communication skills in alignment with public service values by using improv exercises to promote active listening

  and spontaneous interactions, leading to more effective collaboration and team cohesion.

• Fostered trust and teamwork reflective of core public service principles through shared improv activities, encouraging

  participants to step out of their comfort zones and support each other in a collaborative and respectful environment.

• Strengthened conflict resolution abilities in line with public service behaviors by utilizing scene study role-playing, enabling

  team members to practice empathy, negotiation, and constructive feedback in a supportive and interactive setting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication • Mentorship

• Organization

• Avid Piano and Guitar player, Song Writer, Singer

• Voice Animation
  AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

• Technique
• Conflict Resolution • Equity

• Creativity

• Collaboration • Adaptability

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Dora Mavor Moore Award – Best Voice Performance Animation – Fugget About It 3 seasons - 2017

• Dora Mavor Moore Nomination – Best Direction for Beneath Spring Hill – 2015

• Canadian Comedy Award Nomination – Best Supporting Actor - Best in Show – 2004

• Gemini Award – Best Performer in a Limited Series – At the Hotel – 2006

• Gemini Nomination – Best Actor in a Variety Series - 2003

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