Cara Linden
Hey!! My name is Cara. I live in Belfast along with my Mum, Dad and sister. I’ve always had passion and enthusiasm for performing through singing and dancing from a young age. I have developed my skills and grown in confidence over the years since gaining experience in Theatre through NISMAT and The Rainbow Factory, as well as through undertaking grading exams in Musical Theatre. In 2019 through a community program I got the opportunity to be involved in a short on screen production. I enjoyed every minute of the experience and I was surprised at how naturally appearing and speaking on screen came to me. This gave me the confidence and motivation to seek performance opportunities both on screen and in theatre. I absolutely love to sing and dance, my Mum tells me the house is very quiet when I’m not at home as I’m always singing loudly practicing my musical theatre songs or strumming and singing songs with my Ukulele! I’m regularly chosen to sing solo and duets in my school performances and drama schools. I get a real buzz being involved in all aspects of productions and I’m often complimented about my singing, dancing and acting abilities. I’m delighted to be part of the Rising Talent Agency and I am very much looking forward to new and exciting opportunities and experiences.
Hey!! My name is Cara. I live in Belfast along with my Mum, Dad and sister. I've always had passion and enthusiasm for performing through singing and dancing from a young age. I have developed my skills and grown in confidence over the years since gaining experience in Theatre through NISMAT and The Rainbow Factory, as well as through undertaking grading exams in Musical Theatre. In 2019 through a community program I got the opportunity to be involved in a short on screen production. I enjoyed every minute of the experience and I was surprised at how naturally appearing and speaking on screen came to me. This gave me the confidence and motivation to seek performance opportunities both on screen and in theatre. I absolutely love to sing and dance, my Mum tells me the house is very quiet when I’m not at home as I’m always singing loudly practicing my musical theatre songs or strumming and singing songs with my Ukulele! I'm regularly chosen to sing solo and duets in my school performances and drama schools. I get a real buzz being involved in all aspects of productions and I'm often complimented about my singing, dancing and acting abilities. I'm delighted to be part of the Rising Talent Agency and I am very much looking forward to new and exciting opportunities and experiences.
Skills
Singing, Acting, Musical Theatre (London College of Music -Grade 2: Distinction, Grade 3, Merit), Musical Theatre Grade 5: currently working on. Belfast Musical Festival of Music, Speech & Drama- Poetry Speaking: 2nd Place on 2 occasions and Highly Commended on 2 occasions., Swimming, Horse Riding (Beginner), Irish Dancing (Gained 2nd Place in Ulster Championships and other medals over a 4 year period), Tin Whistle, Ukulele
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Professional Roles
Languages
Performance Training
Regular training with Music and Drama schools including Icons Drama & Singing, NISMAT (Northern Ireland School of Music and Theatre and currently a member of Rainbow Factory Youth Action.
Took part in a number of workshops and performances with NISMAT including: Little Mermaid, Get Stagey and regular showcases
Musical Theatre training (NISMAT)I gained experience in musical theatre performances- particularly singing and dancing.
Through The Rainbow Factory I performed in Snow White and the Black Forest Gateu and had the opportunity to play multiple roles including Dancer, Solo Singing and acting.
Musical Theatre training (via School of Music at St Dominics Grammar School Grade 3-5). Sang a Duet during St Dominics Spring concert and performed in front of over 1000 person audience.
Uniting Communities Film-making 8-week workshop series (including brainstorming and writing of poem, staging, mic and sound etc) and performed on screen
Accent Workshop with Peter Ballance (July 2019)
Theatre Experience
| Date | Name of Production | Role | Director | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-March 2019 | The REAL Troubles | Herself | Aisling Higgins/ Rebekah Hutchinson | BNL Productions |
| 2019 | Snow White and the Black Forest Gateau | Multiple- Teacher (Miss Blossom) Dancer and Solo Singer | Cheryl O'Dwyer | The Rainbow Factory |
| 2018 | Get Stagey | Matilda- Naughty Solo | Louise Herron | NISMAT (Northern Ireland School of Music and Theatre) |
| August 2016 | The Little Mermaid Jnr | Princess (Solo Song) and Ensemble | Louise Herron | NISMAT |
| 2016 | Moana | Moana | Tony McCann | Icons Singing and Drama |
Theatre Experience
| Date: Jan-March 2019 |
| Production: The REAL Troubles |
| Role: Herself |
| Director: Aisling Higgins/ Rebekah Hutchinson |
| Production Company: BNL Productions |
| Date: 2019 |
| Production: Snow White and the Black Forest Gateau |
| Role: Multiple- Teacher (Miss Blossom) Dancer and Solo Singer |
| Director: Cheryl O'Dwyer |
| Production Company: The Rainbow Factory |
| Date: 2018 |
| Production: Get Stagey |
| Role: Matilda- Naughty Solo |
| Director: Louise Herron |
| Production Company: NISMAT (Northern Ireland School of Music and Theatre) |
| Date: August 2016 |
| Production: The Little Mermaid Jnr |
| Role: Princess (Solo Song) and Ensemble |
| Director: Louise Herron |
| Production Company: NISMAT |
| Date: 2016 |
| Production: Moana |
| Role: Moana |
| Director: Tony McCann |
| Production Company: Icons Singing and Drama |