Head of Theater Department
Barry John Acting Studio
Mumbai
- Worked as Head of Theater Department in Barry John Acting Studio Mumbai and Delhi.
Kajal Khanna
Summary
Award-winning theater, speech instructor and classical dancer with 18 years of teaching directing and choreographing experience at school and college level. Teaching certifications in National school of drama and shri ram center of performing arts. Intense educator, with ability to motivate students to appreciate the arts and achieve their potential. Organized, goal-oriented director with a proven ability to create high-caliber theatrical events. Directorial skills have enabled students their performances and win numerous awards. Actively involved in educational committees and associations.
Work History
Senior Theater Expert and Facilitator
National School of Drama
Delhi
- Worked as senior theater expert and facilitator in the National School of Drama for the last 7 years.
- Theater in Education national school of drama a job in MINISTRY OF CULTURE
Actor Teacher
National School of Drama Repertory Company
New Delhi
- Worked as an actor teacher in the national school of drama repertory company theater in education new delhi for 6 years.
Theater Teacher
Mumbai
- Worked as a theater teacher in Mumbai schools including Janki Devi School, RBHS, and Ryan Global.
Theater Teacher
Delhi
- Worked as a theater teacher in Sanskriti School, American School of Excellence Gurgaon, Presidium, DPS, Ryan, etc.
Workshop Conductor
Punjab
- Conducted more than 100 workshops and annual day for Zee Schools, Takshila Schools, and Ryan Schools.
Director and Drama Expert
Childtree Theater
- Organize annual days, drama competitions, and personality development workshops and also organize theater festivals for children.
- A company for children where we have short workshops of drama and dance for children.
Director
7oclock Films
- Directed and written more than 20 short films and concepts for kids and social issues based stories.
- Trained more than 50 students in films and TV to act on camera and backstage like editing and direction.
senior theater expert and director
kajal khanna
- Coordinated production schedules, facilitating timely rehearsals and performances that met artistic vision and audience expectations.
- Coordinated auditions, selecting talent based on performance skills and potential.
- Provided feedback to actors, enhancing their skills and character portrayals.
- Led backstage staff, including costume assistants and makeup artists, to uphold quality standards throughout performances, ensuring a seamless production experience.
- Advised on script changes to maintain consistent story arcs throughout the show.
- Reviewed scripts to identify areas where additional direction was needed from actors.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for acting workshops, enhancing participant skills and performance readiness.
Education
Diplorma - acting
shri ram center for performing arts
New delhi01.2004
Grauduation - Art
Delhi University
Diploma - kathak
bharkandey vidyapeeth
LucknowSkills
- Theater production and script development
- Acting instruction and workshop facilitation
- Creative storytelling and communication strategies
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Leadership and active listening
- Time management and adaptability
- Dependability and responsibility
- Production coordination
Childtree Theater
Director and Drama Expert, A company for children where we have short workshops of drama and dance for children. Also organize annual days, drama competitions, personality development workshops, and theater festivals for children.
7 Oclock Films
Director and Writer, Directed and written more than 20 short films and concepts for kids and social issues based stories. Also trained more than 50 students in films and TV to act on camera and backstage like editing and direction.
Collaborations
- Mr. Makrant Desh Pande
- Ms. Kiriti Jain
- Mohan Maharishi
- Mr. Mohan Agshey
- Mr. Shrivardhan Trivedi
- Barry John
- Ms. Vivah Chhibber
Related Credentials
- Artistic Instructor & Actor, T.I.E Company (Theater in Education National School of Drama), A job in Ministry of Culture
- Dance and Drama Teacher, DPS, Raayan International, Raayan Global, Salwan Public School, Maanashali Schools, Vishal Bhartey, Takshila, Educum Groups, Barry John Acting Studio
- Theater Shows, Japan, Cambodia, As an Indian theater artist from NSD.
Dramatic Experience
Dramatic and Dance Expert, Teach acting classes using a unique and general training technique created to aid both junior and senior students in learning how to be spontaneous while fulfilling the requirements of the dramatic and dance structure., Use drama and dance for the healthy development of the child. Through energetic engagements with drama and dance activities, theater games, opportunities are created for children to be themselves, to perform and to play., Preserved correct notes and evaluated the development of each student in class to ensure a positive instructive experience., Assisted students learn to lead drama & appreciate the fictional genre of drama., Best Director, JAPAN Drama Festival, 2017, Best Comedy Female Actress, TV Serial (sub.t.v), Head of Theater Department, Barry John Acting Studio, Mumbai, Delhi, Senior Theater Expert and Facilitator, National School of Drama, 7 years, Actor Teacher, National School of Drama Repertory Company Theater in Education, New Delhi, 6 years
Languages
English
Beginner
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Hindi
Beginner
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Punjabi
Beginner
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Timeline
Head of Theater Department
Barry John Acting Studio
Senior Theater Expert and Facilitator
National School of Drama
Actor Teacher
National School of Drama Repertory Company
Theater Teacher
Theater Teacher
Workshop Conductor
Director and Drama Expert
Childtree Theater
Director
7oclock Films
senior theater expert and director
kajal khanna
Diplorma - acting
shri ram center for performing arts
Grauduation - Art
Delhi University
Diploma - kathak
bharkandey vidyapeeth