Cassidy Dermott
writer / performer / creative
New York, New York
Much of my artistic practice
is dedicated to arts education
and the creation of theatre for young audiences.
I have been a theatre arts educator for over 10 years and I am the author of several original musicals for children.
original works
The Great Grand Central Heist
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2021
The Monster That Chirps
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2020
The Taming of Romeo and Juliet
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2020
Scouts!
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2019
Jane Bend and Coppertoes
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2019
The Game Room
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2018
Down Under Rescue Sanctuary
Book, Lyrics
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
2018
teaching experience
Queens Theatre
Teaching Artist
2021 - Present
• Teach theatre and playwriting for students aged 8-11, culminating in a final performance, written and performed by students
• Collaborate with fellow staff, designers, interns and communicate with parents and families regarding needs of students and the program
The Dalton School
Teaching Artist
2019 - Present
• Teach performing arts classes in dance, acting and musical theatre for students aged 5-10, culminating in a final performance/showcase
• Direct and Choreograph a fully staged original musical (responsible for rehearsal/lesson planning)
• Oversee costume, prop and set construction
Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Teaching Artist / Resident Playwright
2016 - Present
• Teach performing arts classes in musical theatre, physical theatre, and playwriting for students aged 5-13, culminating in a final performance/showcase
• Collaborate with fellow staff, designers, interns and communicate with parents and families regarding needs of students and the program
Creative Arts & Athletics
Teaching Artist
2019 - Present
• Lead month long summer camp teaching classes in musical theatre and improvisation
• Direct and choreograph a full length Jr. musical (students aged 9-14)
• Oversee costume, prop and set construction
Ready NYC
Performer/Workshop Leader
2017 - Present
• Perform as Ready Girl throughout the Greater NYC metro area: lead safety and emergency preparedness workshops for students aged 4-10
• Film instructional videos as Ready Girl to be shown to students in schools
KJK Productions
Teaching Artist
2016 - 2018
• Lead drama club for students aged 6-10 culminating in final performance (teach basic theatre conventions and beginner acting technique)
• Co-Direct a fully staged production (responsible for organization of set and properties)
Pendragon Theatre
Teaching Artist / Resident Actor
2014 - 2015
• Co-Teach week-long theatre camp for students aged 6-13 (basic theatre conventions and beginner acting technique, direct and rehearse musical numbers for final showcase)
• Assist with mock auditions for students aged 14-17, offer feedback and instruction
• Appear in Summer Main-stage Productions
Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre
Teaching Artist / Resident Actor
2013 - 2014
• Teach performing arts classes in musical theatre, physical theatre, and playwriting for students aged 5-13, culminating in a final performance/showcase
• Direct and Choreograph a fully staged original musical (responsible for rehearsal/lesson planning, communication with designers)
Dickinson College
Visiting Artist
2011 - 2013
• Teach performing arts classes in musical theatre, physical theatre, and playwriting for students aged 5-13, culminating in a final performance/showcase
• Direct and Choreograph a fully staged original musical (responsible for rehearsal/lesson planning, communication with designers)
2010 - present
2010 - present
education/skills
DICKINSON COLLEGE, CARLISLE, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance, Cum Laude, May 2011
Honors: The Gould Memorial Drama Prize, 2011
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2009
Mermaid Players Executive Board - Secretary, 2010-2011
HEADLONG PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Certificate, Fall 2009
CAPITAL AREA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, HARRISBURG, PA
2006-2007
• Video production
• Audio engineering/production
• Prop Construction
• Costume Construction
• Scenic Painting
• Puppetry
• Multi-Tasking
• Organization
• Effective Communication