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I'm a multidisciplinary performer, writer, creative educator, and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience leading transformative workshops, crafting compelling narratives, and mentoring emerging artists around the world. From voice acting and documentary storytelling to art direction and theater education, I blend creative expression with operational know-how, digital fluency, and deep community-building experience. Whether leading virtual events, building streamlined systems, or mentoring creatives, I’m committed to spaces that nurture voice, accountability, and collective growth. Founder of Spoken Stage and art director of The Glassworker, my work spans stage, screen, and classroom—always rooted in story, identity, and community.…I'm a multidisciplinary performer, writer, creative educator, and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience leading transformative workshops, crafting compelling narratives, and mentoring emerging artists around the world. From voice acting and documentary storytelling to art direction and theater education, I blend creative expression with operational know-how, digital fluency, and deep community-building experience. Whether leading virtual events, building streamlined systems, or mentoring creatives, I’m committed to spaces that nurture voice, accountability, and collective growth. Founder of Spoken Stage and art director of The Glassworker, my work spans stage, screen, and classroom—always rooted in story, identity, and community.

Maria M. R. Paracha

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I'm a multidisciplinary performer, writer, creative educator, and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience leading transformative workshops, crafting compelling narratives, and mentoring emerging artists around the world. From voice acting and documentary storytelling to art direction and theater education, I blend creative expression with operational know-how, digital fluency, and deep community-building experience. Whether leading virtual events, building streamlined systems, or mentoring creatives, I’m committed to spaces that nurture voice, accountability, and collective growth. Founder of Spoken Stage and art director of The Glassworker, my work spans stage, screen, and classroom—always rooted in story, identity, and community.…I'm a multidisciplinary performer, writer, creative educator, and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience leading transformative workshops, crafting compelling narratives, and mentoring emerging artists around the world. From voice acting and documentary storytelling to art direction and theater education, I blend creative expression with operational know-how, digital fluency, and deep community-building experience. Whether leading virtual events, building streamlined systems, or mentoring creatives, I’m committed to spaces that nurture voice, accountability, and collective growth. Founder of Spoken Stage and art director of The Glassworker, my work spans stage, screen, and classroom—always rooted in story, identity, and community.

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I’m a multidisciplinary performer, writer, creative educator, and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience leading transformative workshops, crafting compelling narratives, and mentoring emerging artists around the world. From voice acting and documentary storytelling to art direction and theater education, I blend creative expression with operational know-how, digital fluency, and deep community-building experience.

Whether leading virtual events, building streamlined systems, or mentoring creatives, I’m committed to spaces that nurture voice, accountability, and collective growth. Founder of Spoken Stage and art director of The Glassworker, my work spans stage, screen, and classroom—always rooted in story, identity, and community.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

Fluent

Hindi

Fluent

Panjabi, Punjabi

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Teacher & Artist in Residence at Aga Khan University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Mentored 30+ undergraduates in storytelling, critique, and visual expression; designed and co-taught a hybrid course blending literature, film, theater, and performance; facilitated over 6 studio-style workshops guiding students toward final performances and exhibitions resulting in a full-house attendance.

Mentor: Women in Animation (WIA) at Women in Animation (WIA)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Mentored 10 early-career animation professionals in a 4-month industry-aligned program; designed lesson plans on visual storytelling and creative leadership with 100% mentee satisfaction.

Co-Director at Patakha Documentary Fellowship (Niswan-Nama)

December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Co-led research and direction of a documentary on feminist theater collective Tehr eek-i-Niswan; conducted and synthesized 15+ in-depth interviews and hours of archival material; film screened at 3 national festivals, praised for narrative structure and cultural insight.

Art Director, Assistant Director at Mano Animation Studios

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Led art direction and production design for Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature; oversaw social media marketing leading up to the release with videos achieving over 1M views; managed a team of 20+ artists ensuring visual continuity, color scripting, and layout; film selected for Annecy Festival 2024 and Pakistan’s official Oscar submission; Urdu voice acting contributed to cultural authenticity and was praised in reviews.

Youth Poet Mentor at Pakistan Youth Poet Laureate Program

September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Provided weekly 1:1 mentorship to two youth poets, helping one secure the national Youth Poet Laureate title; facilitated feedback sessions focused on voice, performance, and narrative clarity; supported development of submittable portfolios within six months.

Teaching Artist at Arts Emerson

December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Conducted community-based expressive arts workshops for diverse age groups; used storytelling and performance to explore themes of identity and belonging; collaborative performance projects, 70% of which were publicly showcased at final community events.

Workshop Facilitator for Art & Performance at British Council

August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Curated and led a 3-day creative arts program for 20+ children; enabled 100% of participants to write and present original work; 100% of parents reported satisfaction on engagement, creativity, and emotional development.

Creative Director & Writer at Spoken Stage

January 1, 2014 - November 4, 2025

Founded an arts education platform delivering 30+ workshops and events across 4 countries, reaching 500+ participants; wrote, edited, and published creative and educational content across print, digital, and performance formats with 20k followers on Facebook; developed curriculum on performance, identity, and social change; coordinated the complete visual identity, including logo and branding; edited and published the 10-year anniversary chapbook Word Salads.