Niamh Cooke

Motivated and enthusiastic member of Original Kids with recent experience in the areas of tech, assistant direction, and performance, who is a flexible and personable team player. Enjoyed opportunities to supervise campers, participate in camp activities, lead games and camp activities, and assist staff (admin, fellow counselors, senior counselors, and artistic-staff) as a Junior Camp Counselor at Camp OK, summer 2023.

• Participated as a camper in two Camp OK sessions (Summer 2019)
• Member of the Original Kids Main Cast since 2019
• Performed in multiple Original Kids productions including: Schoolhouse Rock (2020), Way Out West in a Dress (2021) , Antigone (2022), The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon (2022), Lord of the Flies (2023), Horse and His Boy (2023)
• Performed in STA's Spring 2022 Cabaret
• Volunteered as wireless microphone manager for Original Kids' Zombie Prom (November 2022)
• Participated in STA's 2022 production, High School Musical, as wireless microphone manager and backstage assistant (November 2022)
• Assistant Stage Managed Original Kids' Raise Your Voice (2023)
• Stage Managed / Assistant Directed Original Kids' Chicago (2023)
• Participated in multiple shows and events as a Camp OK Counsellor (Summer 2023)
• Stage Managed / Assistant Directed Original Kids’ The Who’s Tommy (2024)

Childcare Provider, London, Ontario (07/2021 - 08/2022)

• Cared for two children (aged 4 and 6) daily
• Initiated and participated in activities such as passive and active games, crafts, and meals
• Openly communicated with parents to negotiate times childcare services were required

Camp OK Junior Counsellor, London, Ontario (06/2023 - Present)

• Supervised and signed in/out an average of nine campers per session
• Participated in morning classes (vocal, dance, acting) with campers
• Assisted in leading afternoon shows (blocking scenes, choreographing dances, teaching songs)
• Led games and activities throughout camp day to keep campers engaged
• Used attention grabbers regularly to keep campers engaged in current activity and to redirect focus.

Emergency and Standard First Aid (May 6, 2023) Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Inc.