Vinita Samant

Theatre educator and practitioner with experience across more than 20 stage productions in acting, direction, repertory theatre and theatre-based learning. Experienced in designing and facilitating theatre activities for children and government-school students, using voice, movement, improvisation, character work and ensemble practice to develop confidence, communication, creativity, teamwork and emotional awareness. Brings hands-on experience of script analysis, rehearsals, stage direction, backstage management and technical coordination to student-centred learning, with the objective of contributing as a Performing Arts Teacher at the secondary-school level.

Theatre Educator and Workshop Facilitator at Repertory Outreach and Theatre Workshops (Present)

• Designed and facilitated age-appropriate theatre activities, street plays and performance exercises for children and students.
• Conducted workshops on confidence building, public speaking, creative expression, teamwork and communication skills.
• Taught voice projection, diction, breath control, movement, improvisation, acting fundamentals, character development and stage presence.
• Planned warm-up routines, theatre games, ensemble-building exercises and performance-based classroom activities.
• Mentored students and actors through rehearsals, performance preparation and collaborative theatre exercises.
• Worked with government-school students through repertory outreach workshops, using drama as an educational and developmental tool.
• Integrated Indian classical, folk and contemporary theatre practices into practical learning sessions.

Director at Theatre Production

Dayashankar Ki Diary - Written by Nadira Babbar

• Analysed and interpreted scripts and carried out editing required for stage presentation.
• Developed stage direction, including blocking, movement, stage composition and scene transitions.
• Planned and led rehearsals from initial reading and actor preparation through to final performance.
• Guided actors in characterisation, performance techniques, voice, movement and emotional interpretation.
• Managed production planning and backstage workflow and coordinated lighting, costumes, props, music and technical requirements.
• Supervised technical rehearsals, backstage coordination and final execution during live performances.

Director at Theatre Production

Dusra Adhyay - Written by Ajay Shukla

• Analysed and interpreted scripts and carried out editing required for stage presentation.
• Developed stage direction, including blocking, movement, stage composition and scene transitions.
• Planned and led rehearsals from initial reading and actor preparation through to final performance.
• Guided actors in characterisation, performance techniques, voice, movement and emotional interpretation.
• Managed production planning and backstage workflow and coordinated lighting, costumes, props, music and technical requirements.
• Supervised technical rehearsals, backstage coordination and final execution during live performances.

Assistant Director and Actor at Theatre Production

Maharathi - Written by Vibhanshu Vaibhav

• Assisted with script analysis, rehearsal planning, stage direction and performance preparation.
• Supported production planning, backstage management and coordination with the creative and technical teams.
• Performed a significant acting role in the production.

Actor at LTG Repertory, Saitan Theatre Group, Yathakarm, Nepathya, Cineaste Theatre Group

Performed in more than 20 stage productions across repertory, proscenium and street-theatre formats. Played 17 major roles in classical, modern and contemporary productions. Experienced in ensemble theatre, repertory practice, devised performance and street theatre. Participated in the street-play competition at NSD Bharat Rang Mahotsav in 2016 and 2017.

MA in Theatre Arts – Mumbai University (2024-01 – 2026-01)

Professional Repertory Training in Theatre – Little Theatre Group (LTG), Mandi House (2023-01 – 2024-01)

MA in Journalism and Mass Communication – HNBGU Central University (2021-01 – 2021-01)

BA in Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication – University of Delhi (2018-01 – 2018-01)