EDUCATION
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M.A in Theatre Theory and Dramaturgy, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada 2015
Performed a creative project and published a thesis consists of a critical analysis of the creative project
Certificate in French Writing, UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal), Montreal, Canada 2012
B.A. in Theatre-Directing, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran 2009
Graduated as an outstanding student (Top 10 %)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Master Student, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada 2013-2015
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Studied the theories of inter-cultural theatre using “Patrice Pavis” models
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Staged a French medieval mystery play using elements borrowed from a traditional Iranian form of theatre
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Compared the French medieval mystery play with the Iranian traditional theatre form
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Research Assistant, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada 2013-2015
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Generated a database of French performances in the state of Ontario since 1920 using university of Ottawa’s archive
Bachelor Student, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran 2007-2009
Researched on comic and political aspects of Drio Fo’s plays
WORK EXPERIENCE​
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Assistant DIrector, Death and The Maiden Directed by ST
Dramaturg (volunteer), Boston Lyric Opera, Boston, USA 2017
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Researched and wrote articles for BLO's weblog
Assistant stage director, Boston Early Music Festival, Boston, USA 2017
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Documented rehearsals and assisted the stage director with daily personal needs
Teacher Assistant, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada 2013-2015
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Teacher assistant for the courses of “Theatre Event”, “Theatre Critics” and “History of Theatre”
Assistant Stage Manager, SEPAS Festival, Montreal, Canada 2014
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Managed backstage, kept shows running on time and escorted artists to and from the performance area
Artistic director, Persian Art & Cultural Society of Ottawa (PACSO) (Non-profit organization) 2014-2015
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Hired, supervised and evaluated artistic personnel
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Developed and implemented the annual art programs
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Designed and organized art festivals and exhibitions
Board Member of PACSO Non-Profit Organization 2014-2015
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Created the curriculum of art courses offered by the organization
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Advertised the art courses and festivals through community engagement and social media
Assistant Production Manager, Department of Theatre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada 2013
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Planned rehearsal programs and recruited volunteers for ushering and administrative assistance
DIRECTING
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Le massacre des innocents: An excerpt from ''The Mystery of the Passion" by Arnoul Gréban, Ottawa 2015
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Jam’s daughters: An adaptation of “the one thousand and first night” by Bahram Beizai, Mital theatre, Ottawa 2014
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Arash: By Bahram Beizaie, Centre d'essai, University of Montreal , Montreal 2013
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Can't Pay? Won’t Pay!: By Dari FO, University of Tehran 2009
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Moony and his caravans: By Peter Terson, University of Tehran 2008
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The New Tenant: By Eugène Ionesco, University of Tehran 2008
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The last of red hot lovers: By Neil Simon, University of Tehran 2007
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Joan of Arc: By Mohammad Rahmanian, University of Tehran 2006
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ACTING
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One minute of silence by Mohammad Yaghoobi, Montreal, Role: Shirin
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Arash by Bahram Beizaie, Montreal, Role: Kashvad
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The Sea’s Girls by Ahmad Shamloo, Monolog, University of Tehran
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The Cenci by Antonion Artaud, University of Tehran, Role: Lucretia
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Ophelia by Sima Alipor, Tehran, Role: Ophelia
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Miss Julie by August Strindberg, Tehran, Directed by Parinaz Rahmani, Role: Miss Julie
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An accident in train by Thornton Wilder, Tehran, Directed by Samaneh Saberi, Role:Daughter
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Blindness by Di Jose Saramago, Tehran, Directed by Gigi Dall’Aglio, Role: The first blind man’s Wife
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The Maids by Jean Genet, University of Tehran, Directed by Bahram Behbahani, Role: Madame
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A marriage proposal by Anton Chekhov, Directed by Bahram Behbahani, Role: Natalia Stepanovna
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The first Season by Ahmad Hashemi, University of Tehran, Directed by Latifollah Rezayee
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Wight Doll by Lida Shirmand, University of Tehran, Directed by Lida Shirmand
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Night by Mohammad Mehdi Khatami, Mashhad, Directed by Mohammad Mehdi Khatami
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Miss Butterfly by Bizhan Mofid, Farhikhtegan school, Mashad, Directed by Shaghayegh Golrokhi
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The Mother by Zahra Faeaji , Farhikhtegan school, Mashad, Directed by Sodabeh Sarabi