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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

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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!

 

What we do
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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REGISTER NOW

 

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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REGISTER HERE

more info: lindakash11@gmail.com

 

For Outreach Teaching &

Private Coaching

Contact Linda at lindakash11@gmail.com

The Team

The Team

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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.

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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

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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

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​​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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Testimonials

“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

 

Register for one of our classes/camps!

PAPA Improv Classes run 8 weeks Sundays and Mondays 3 times a year!
If you have trouble with the form, or need more information about classes, please email info@lindakash.ca

PAPA Summer and March Break Camps offer a full day (9-3:30) of theatre arts training, including Improv, Musical Theatre, Set Painting, Talent Show and a final Friday Performance for friends and family! 

Classes are held at the St James United Church
221 Romaine Street Peterborough

Camps are held at The Peterborough Theatre Guild
364 Rogers St Peterborough


 
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