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Rebecca Zehr

Rebecca Zehr

Kitchener,ON

Summary

I fell in love with the stage at the age of two, and have been seeking out and creating opportunities to advance and change my skill set since! I love working with and celebrating all forms of creativity and art and am a big supporter of the KW Artistic community!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Vocalist

BEES? Live Music Entertainment
01.2018 - Current
  • Performing at local venues such as the Kitchener Auditorium, the Duke of Wellington pub, McCabes Waterloo, and other local music venues as well as small-to-large-scale private events
  • Entertaining audiences with cover songs by Amy Winehouse, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, Rihanna and so many more

Founder, Director

After This- Improvised Comedy
04.2015 - Current
  • Fostering a collaborative environment prioritizing curiosity and play
  • Creating and developing musical and non-musical long-form and short-form improv structures
  • 100% of our proceeds are donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Co-Director, Choreographer

UW Single And Sexy 2019
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Supported a team of students through devising an Orientation musical outlining campus resources and the student experience
  • Choreographed musical numbers to be performed in an auditorium for an audiences of 1500+ suited to a large spectrum of skill levels
  • Led warm-ups, vocal exercises and coached a cast (with varying experience) through harmonies, projection, technique, tone and character

Artistic Director

Stagecoach Kitchener
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Created inclusive vocal, dance and drama programming for children ages 4-18
  • Oscillated between teaching vocal, drama and dance for large and small groups
  • Directed the culminating showcase which was performed in front of an audience

Advanced Vocal Instructor

School Of Rock
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Worked with vocalists of ages 5-60+ to enhance their technique, comfort and confidence and helped them find their unique voice
  • Created curriculum based on each student's specific needs and skill-set
  • led warm-ups and cool-downs for individuals and groups prior to and after performances

Education

BA Theatre - Devised Theatre

York University
01.2016

Skills

    ❖ Vocal agility

    ❖ Strong improvisation skills in acting, singing, dancing and storytelling

    ❖ Able/willing to help in all areas of theatre production in addition to performing; including set-building, costumes, hair/makeup etc

    ❖ Affinity for creative collaboration

    ❖ 15 years of directing experience, working with actors, singers and dancers of all ages and capabilities

Timeline

Co-Director, Choreographer

UW Single And Sexy 2019
03.2019 - 09.2019

Artistic Director

Stagecoach Kitchener
05.2018 - 07.2019

Lead Vocalist

BEES? Live Music Entertainment
01.2018 - Current

Advanced Vocal Instructor

School Of Rock
09.2015 - 01.2018

Founder, Director

After This- Improvised Comedy
04.2015 - Current

BA Theatre - Devised Theatre

York University

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