Hi, I’m
Aastha Dhasmana
Summary
Feminist development practitioner, theatre artist, and theatre teacher looking to integrate theatre as a means to raise awareness and empower marginalized communities. A team player, enjoys working with enthusiastic individuals, and motivated to learn, grow and work towards creating an inclusive environment that fosters social change.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CreaPlay
Crea Manager
07.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans, created scripts, and directed school plays.
- Developed theatre based lesson plans of English and soft skills for Maharashtra State Board students.
- Achieved double promotion within less than a year of joining.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to improve communication skills, and self esteem of students via theatre and storytelling.
- Managed multiple schools and 500+ students.
- Supported students' physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Attended storytelling workshops by Janaki Sabesh (who is he?)
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Crea-Shakthi
Theatre Performer
06.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Acted and performed production support for the musical play, 'Break.Free' directed by Dushyanth Gunashekar in various cities like Chennai, Salem, Bangalore, and Kottayam.
- Understudied actor Keerthi Pandian for 'Break.Free'
- Acted in theatrical narration of M3 Comics by Goethe Institut directed by Dushyanth Gunashekhar
- Acted in the play, 'Sentient Beings' directed by Dushyanth Gunashekar in cities like Chennai and Bangalore.
Dramatics Circle Of Hyderabad
Theater Actor
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Acted in Eugene Lonesco's Iconic Black Comedy from Theatre of the Absurd, 'The Lesson' Directed by Pranava Singhal
- Performed production support for Bill Manhoff's Hit Broadway Comedy, 'The Owl and the Pussycat' Directed by Pranava Singhal
Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA)
Intern
07.2020 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Worked on projects like Comprehensive Sexuality Education(CSE/SRHR) and Menstrual Hygiene Practices under theme of 'Adolescent Health' and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) of 'Child Protection' theme.
- Conducted survey and online interviews with teachers and students regarding menstrual hygiene practices, CSE and CSA.
- Presented report on data collected and Contributed to content creation for company website by delivering KAP Analysis Report.
Little Letters Linked
Content Writer
12.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Created content and composed tales aiming towards betterment of society highlighting themes like 'Climate Emergency', 'LGBTQIAP+', 'Mental Health' and various other social issues.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)
Intern
08.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Performed 2 weeks long field immersion programme in villages of Rayalaseema district of Andhra Pradesh, complete rain shadow area
- Gained experience in collecting data through interviews, maintaining field journal and presenting findings.
Multiple Organisation
Volunteer
Job overview
- Volunteered to promote govt's campaign 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' through stage play in 2017
- Insider at Plixxo, worked with brands such as Myntra, Cadbury and Vivel. : 2016-present
Education
Azim Premji UniversityBengaluru
M.A from Development
2021
University Overview
- Member of PAWS, student led group of APU looking after campus dogs
- Member of Pahal, student led group of APU providing tuitions and conducting fun activities for the slum kids near the university
Kamala Nehru College, Delhi UniversityNew Delhi
BA(Hons) from Philosophy
2019
University Overview
- Minored in Sociology
- Member of Lakshya, The Theatre Society of Kamala Nehru College
- Performed stage and street plays in Delhi-NCR
- Participated in the theatre fest of IIT Bombay's Mood Indigo, 2017
- Organized Street and Stage Inter college theatre fest at KNC, DU
Ramjas R.K PuramDelhi
2016
University Overview
- 12th pass in Commerce with Math in 2016
- Awarded 'Excellence in Sports' in 2016
- Awarded 'Best Athlete' in 2015
- Member of Ramjas school's Basketball, Throwball, and Relay team
- Member of Student Council, Elected to Deputy sports captain in 2015
Skills
- Well versed in G-suites and Microsoft Office products
- Acting
- Directing
- Script Writing
- Production
- Critical Thinking
- Qualitative Research and Interview Skills
- Documentation skills
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching (K-12)
- Project Management
Timeline
Theatre Performer
Crea-Shakthi
06.2022 - 10.2023
Theater Actor
Dramatics Circle Of Hyderabad
03.2022 - Current
Crea Manager
CreaPlay
07.2021 - 10.2023
Intern
Youth Council for Development Alternatives (YCDA)
07.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)
08.2019 - 09.2019
Content Writer
Little Letters Linked
12.2018 - 11.2019
Volunteer
Multiple Organisation
Azim Premji University
M.A from Development
Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University
BA(Hons) from Philosophy
Ramjas R.K Puram
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