Leadership
The Theatre with Simran team is a group of mindful and passionate educators with experience and tremendous skill in Drama-in-Education as well as theatre.
Leadership
Our leaders are guided by foundation’s mission to create a space a every child has the opportunity to Think, Create, Explore and Learn.
Simran S Arneja
Founder | Theatre with Simran and Talespinners
Simran S Arneja is a Children & Theatre Director, Producer, Drama Facilitator and Curriculum Developer, working in Chidren’s Theatre. She is the founder of Theatre with Simran Creative Drama and Theatre classes. She consistently experiments in the realms of drama and theatre to create playful yet meaningful and artistic experiences for and with the young minds she works with. Trained from Barry John IMAGO Theatre company, Simran started her journey in the world of theatre and drama for young people in 2004. CELTA certified from the British Council and Cambridge University she has experimented with using drama techniques in language learning .
As co-founder of Yellowcat Theatre Arts Co. she has worked in the company & outreach program in renowned Schools like Sri Ram (Aravali), Cambridge, Heritage, Aardee, Ridge Valley etc. Since 2004 she has been using techniques in her practice to help young people express themselves and give them space to perform and grow while developing their skills of communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. She started her after-school enrichment programmes at various venues in Delhi in 2016 and now works with a highly skilled team to facilitate children to create original content through creative drama using a multidisciplinary methodology.
Prabhleen Kaur
Lead Facilitator | Theatre with Simran, Talespinners
Prabhleen Kaur is a trained Montessorian from Aardee who is a passionate drama facilitator and exceptional storyteller. She skillfully uses drama to foster childrens imagination, creativity, and emotional exploration. With 9 years of experience directing plays with young children, she has witnessed the holistic \ development of crucial life skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration through drama.
Driven by her dedication to every childs growth, Prabhleen believes in leveraging her extensive experience to bring out their best, blending the joys of childhood with theatrical expression.
Kanupriya Singhal
Kanupriya Singhal is a passionate storyteller and drama facilitator with a background in Human Resources. For the past 4 years, her love for language and literature and belief in the power of drama to enhance socio-emotional skills have led her to children’s art and education. In addition to her experience, Kanupriya has also completed Reggio, further enhancing her expertise.
With a commitment to integrating quality education and art experiences, Kanupriya’s unique background and certifications as a Jolly Phonics educator make her a valuable asset in providing holistic and enriching educational experiences for children. Kanupriya strives to ignite the imaginations of children, empowering them to express themselves and discover the boundless possibilities that lie within their own minds.
