Hi, I am Chris Orina, a Kenyan theatre artist, actor, writer, and director with over a decade of experience in stage acting, scriptwriting, and directing. I have mentored students, created plays, and produced theatre and film across Kenya and abroad. I studied Theatre Arts and Film at Kenyatta University and later pursued IB Theatre training, while also exploring film and animation at Multimedia University. I have founded a production house and collaborated with schools and cultural institutions to bring stories to life. I am passionate about theatre education, youth mentorship, and community storytelling. In recent years I have taught theatre and film at Gilgil Hope VI Tech College and Still I Rise International School in Nairobi and Bogotá, and I continue to develop new theatre projects and productions for learners and communities.

Brian Christopher Orina

Hi, I am Chris Orina, a Kenyan theatre artist, actor, writer, and director with over a decade of experience in stage acting, scriptwriting, and directing. I have mentored students, created plays, and produced theatre and film across Kenya and abroad. I studied Theatre Arts and Film at Kenyatta University and later pursued IB Theatre training, while also exploring film and animation at Multimedia University. I have founded a production house and collaborated with schools and cultural institutions to bring stories to life. I am passionate about theatre education, youth mentorship, and community storytelling. In recent years I have taught theatre and film at Gilgil Hope VI Tech College and Still I Rise International School in Nairobi and Bogotá, and I continue to develop new theatre projects and productions for learners and communities.

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Hi, I am Chris Orina, a Kenyan theatre artist, actor, writer, and director with over a decade of experience in stage acting, scriptwriting, and directing. I have mentored students, created plays, and produced theatre and film across Kenya and abroad. I studied Theatre Arts and Film at Kenyatta University and later pursued IB Theatre training, while also exploring film and animation at Multimedia University. I have founded a production house and collaborated with schools and cultural institutions to bring stories to life.
I am passionate about theatre education, youth mentorship, and community storytelling. In recent years I have taught theatre and film at Gilgil Hope VI Tech College and Still I Rise International School in Nairobi and Bogotá, and I continue to develop new theatre projects and productions for learners and communities.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder/Producer at Journal of Orina Nakuru Players Theatre Alliance Francaise
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded a production house and produced theatre works; mentored and collaborated with Kenya National Theatre and educational institutions.
Theatre and Film Teacher at Gilgil Hope VI Tech College
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Taught theatre and film from May to August; developed curriculum and mentored students.
Theatre & Visual Arts Teacher (IB Curriculum) at Still I Rise International School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught theatre and visual arts under the IB programme; contributed to school arts program.
Theatre & English Teacher at Still I Rise International School Bogotá
January 1, 2025 - Present
Taught theatre and English at the institution in Bogotá, Colombia.

Education

Secondary School at Nairobi School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Primary Education at Lions Academy, Nakuru
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Bachelor's degree at Kenyatta University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree at Multimedia University (Kenya)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
IB Theatre Training (MYP & Diploma) at Still I Rise International School / IB
January 1, 2021 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

IB Theatre Training (MYP & Diploma)
January 1, 2021 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality