
PAPA
Kids/teen classes
March Break and Summer Day Camps
Corp and Community Outreach teaching
Private coaching
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About PAPA
Actor Paul O'Sullivan and I created this school to provide the highest quality drama education to local children and adults alike. Our mission for The Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts: to provide the highest calibre of education in the performing arts to students of all ages and experiences, so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, and community members.
P.A.P.A. will provide an educational environment that fosters the artistic, intellectual, and personal growth of its students and prepares them for the next level of their artistic education.
P.A.P.A. will engage renowned faculty members in many disciplines, by providing a collaborative work environment and involving them fully in the artistic and educational life of the community.
P.A.P.A. is committed to upholding the diversity of the community by fostering an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to all.
– Linda Kash

Thank you to The Fabulous Theatre Guild for providing us with everything we needed to create 2 GREAT PAPACAMPS! Thanks to parents, councillors and mostly THESE AMAZING KIDS! Enjoy this Video showcasing the fun we share!
Improv is an excellent foundation for gaining confidence, encouraging teamwork, sharing ideas, and taking creative risks in an environment that is safe to do so. Through a series of easy to learn spontaneity games, your kids will quickly surprise you, but mostly they will surprise themselves. Improv is a skill your children will take with them and utilize, whatever path they choose.
Register now for
Spring classes!
kids and teen Improv and
Back by Popular demand
teen scene study and Monologue
unforgettable summer experience
PAPACAMPS
Summer 2025!!!
IMPROV,Singing, dance, Set painting,outdoor fun,Friday talent show!
9:00-3:30
July 21-25Ages 6-9
July 28-Aug 1 Ages 10-13
A jam packed week where kids will Learn the basics of improv, sketch writing, singing, movement and set painting. Now in it's 18th Year!
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Hey Parents, Wanna learn improv too this summer?
Wed nights at Rice Lake Arts!contact me for deets!
Kids/teen classes
Day Camps
What They'll get out of it
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Kids and Teen Improv is an excellent foundation for gaining confidence, encouraging teamwork, sharing ideas, and taking creative risks in an environment that is safe to do so. Through a series of easy to learn spontaneity games, your kids will quickly surprise you, but mostly they will surprise themselves. Improv is a skill your children and teens will take with them and utilize, whatever path they choose.
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Teen Stand-Up Comedy : Students will craft their world view and personal stories into jokes! Learn to Stand up and deliver with one of Canada's top Comedians, Ryan Belleville. Can't believe we got him! So take advantage!
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Spring Classes
No Class Easter Weekend
​Spring Classes Sundays and Mondays
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Tiny Troupe Ages 3-6
8 Sundays begins Mar 23 3:00-4:00
$130 Plus HST=$146.90
Simple Theatre Games to encourage collaborative play
Kids Improv Ages 7-12
8 Sundays Begins Mar 23 4:00-5:00
$130 + HST=$146.90
Improv exercises to encourage listening skills and building confidence by trusting one's own instincts
Teens Improv Ages 13-18
8 Mondays Begins Mar 24 5:00-6:30
$146 + HST =$164.98
Improv exercises to encourage listening skills and building confidence by trusting one's own instincts
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Teen Scene Study and Monologue!
8 Sundays Mar 23 5:00-6:30
$146 + HST=$164.98
Audition Training-Scenic Breakdown-Character Study-Honing your acting chops!
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Sibling discount available for all classes.
PAPACAMPS Summer 2025
(IMPROV-MUSICAL THEATRE-SET PAINTING-DANCE-TALENT SHOW!)
​FALL ADULT IMPROV CLASSES
contact me at lindakash11@gmail.com
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more info: lindakash11@gmail.com
For Outreach Teaching &
Private Coaching
Contact Linda at lindakash11@gmail.com


The Team

LINDA KASH​
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Linda began her career at the Second City in Toronto where she performed, directed, and conducted workshops. She has appeared in or directed a number of plays, films and television shows throughout Canada, the US, Europe, Russia and New Zealand. She's best known as the Philadelphia cream cheese angel (a successful campaign that ran 26 years). Her proudest work to date is her fabulous blended family.

JENNINE PROFETA
Jeanine is a performer, writer, teacher and MC/host. She has performed across Ontario with The Second City National Touring Company, and in the Mediterranean and Caribbean as part of The Second City @ Sea.

RYAN BELLEVILLE
Ryan Belleville is one of Canada’s best known comedians and comedic actors. GQ magazine called him “Not just a great Canadian comic, but one of the best around anywhere.” One of the stars of the hit Netflix show Workin Moms, where he plays fan favorite Lionel. GQ magazine called him one of the best comics working today.
Proud father, and husband. He currently lives in Peterborough

IZZY LLOYD​
My name is Izzy, and I’ve been doing improv with PAPA on and off for the majority of my life. I have participated in the teen classes consistently for the past five years. This is my third year as an assistant teacher for the PAPACAMPS

​​MEGAN WALSH
Working for 6 years in Early Childhood Education, Meg enjoys creating beautiful learning environments using music, movement and visual arts. Meg has worked as a PAPA Camp councillor and is currently working with toddlers at Trent Daycare. Meg has performed with St James, Cordwainer and The Peterborough Theatre Guild Productions. Welcome Meg!
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“I am what some would describe as a “P.A.P.A Lifer”, having taken classes of Improv, Musical Theatre, Voice Acting, Stage Acting, and many more underneath the P.A.P.A roof! Starting very early on I became an assistant for March Breaks and Summer Camps, and have long kept my reputation of the biggest kid in the room.”​ Raine Lamoureux
