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Zena Wood

Zena Wood

Amsterdam,NH

Summary

Hi there, I am a triple threat performer with an extensive performing background. I began singing at the age of 7 and was accepted as a soloist into the Tygerberg Childrens Choir, which competed internationally at Choir Olympics' all over the world, and won in Germany in 2005. This is where I had valuable classical music tuition.

I received advanced dance, singing, acting training and musical ATCL teacher training at The Waterfront Theater College via Trinity College of London examinations. After graduating from the New York Film Academy in 2014 I began producing films and shows in the US, and this became a complimentary career trajectory. In 2022 a feature film I produced and First AD'ed, The Blacklight, had a theatrical run at AMC theaters in the US.

Part time I teach musical theatre and heels classes in Amsterdam. I have worked all over the world and have a Dutch and US work visa.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Musical Theatre Performer/ Dance Captain

QETC
Amsterdam
07.2024 - 12.2024

Dancer Cagelle and the character Colette in QETC's production of La Cage Aux Folles, starring Barrie Stevens. Dance Captain to choreographer, Carolien Canters.

Performer/Writer

Jen Wineman
New York and Scotland
06.2025 - 09.2025

In 2025, I wrote the book and music for my first original comedy cabaret, Encounter. It was directed by Jen Wineman with MD Henco Espag. I performed 2 shows at The Duplex, New York and 24 consecutive shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. "Encounter: A Space Cabaret" is a stellar sci-fi musical comedy that's both hilarious and heartfelt. Zena Wood's show, with its witty puns and quirky plot, is a standout Fringe find that's genuinely charming! A must see!" - Edinburgh Reviews. "Friendly and funny, Wood immediately brings the audience onside" - Musical Theatre Review UK

Voice Over Artist

Fage USA
Los Angeles
09.2024 - 09.2026

Voice over artist Fage US 2 year buyout. Recorded high-quality audio tracks in studio.

Musical Theatre Performer

Happily Ever After Productions
Amsterdam
12.2022 - 03.2023

Starred as the lead, Roxie Hart, in Chicago the Musical. Staged at the Amsterdam Theatre House. Worked closely with director, choreographers and cast for a sold out one month performance run.

Writer/Performer

Space Weather Girl
Amsterdam
05.2024 - 10.2024

Writer/choreographer and performer in Jazz on the Run, a new comedy cabaret, which was taken to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024.

Dance Instructor

Amsterdam Dance Center
Amsterdam
03.2022 - 12.2025

Led weekly musical performance classes training dancers the skill of dancing whilst singing. Topics covered were technique, heels technique, stage presence, and retaining choreography. The class was taught at Amsterdam Dance Center and Rasalila.

HIIT Fitness Instructor

Monique Crous
New York
02.2019 - 03.2023

Taught HITT fitness on location and online for Monique Crous Hot HIIT. At Bode in New York, and remotely.

Musical Theatre Performer

QETC
Amsterdam, Netherlands
10.2022 - 12.2022

Played Kit Kat Rosie in QETC's production of Cabaret. Worked with well known choreographer, Carolien Canters.

Latin Competitive Dancer

Dance Sport
New York
01.2017 - 03.2020

Competed with partner, Adam Katona in latin dance championships such as Manhattan Dance Championships, Empire Dance Championship, The Royal Ball, Tri State Dance Championship. Gold and silver medalist of all 5 latin dances: Rumba, Sumba, Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Jive.

Dancer

Kevin Daniel
New York
02.2019 - 03.2019

Lead dancer in a Kevin Daniel music video. Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.

On Camera Host

TV Dance Live
New York
03.2018 - 03.2019

On camera host at Manhattan Dance Championships and The Royal Ball in Los Angeles. Interviewed local and international latin and ballroom dance competitors and champions.

Provided live announcing during competitions. Streamed on HULU and ROKU.

Recording Artist

Hey Papa Legend
Cape Town
2016 - 03.2018

Collaborated with producers to develop original musical arrangements for various bands, DJs and singers. Singer in the music duo, Blindside

Writer/Producer

Space Weather Girl
Amsterdam
2023 - 2024

Writer and producer of a new immersive show in Amsterdam combining magic, live jazz, and dance - A Technology Demonstration. Performed at the Generator Hotel in Amsterdam.

Actress

Greg Beam
New York
09.2017 - 02.2018

Communicated characters through speech, body language and movement in the play, Autobahn. Staged at the Marjorie S. Dean Theater.

Singer/Dancer

Emperors Palace
South Africa
01.2010 - 06.2012

Performer in cabarets, dinner theater and variety concerts staged at Emperor's Palace and Grand West Casino. Performances included That 80s Show, and the Millenium Concert.

Commercial Actor

Various
Cape Town
01.2008 - 01.2012

Commercial actor for various commercials including brands such as Pantene, Nair, Axe, San Miguel Beer, Che Banca, Fashion Week UK, Nedbank Bank, Krone Music. Past representation: D&A models and Samantha Bernhardi.

Producer

Various
02.2015 - Current

Producer of various films and commercial projects. Clients have included: Warner Bros, WeWork, Coty, ITV, BBC, Sky One, and CK. Extended producing resume available upon request.

Education

Opera tuition

Carol Castel
New York
12.2021

MBA - Leadership And Sustainability

University of Cumbria
Zurich (online)
04.2021

LTCL and ATCL - Musical Theater Incl. ADV Ballet, Tap, Jazz,modern

Waterfront Theater College
South Africa
2012

Sketch Comedy Writing Courses -

Peoples Improv Theater
New York
06.2018

Certification - Filmmaking

New York Film Academy
New York, NY
09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy, Art History

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
12.2011

Dance Classes At BDC: Heels, Ballet, Jazz

Broadway Dance Center
New York, NY

Timeline

Performer/Writer

Jen Wineman
06.2025 - 09.2025

Voice Over Artist

Fage USA
09.2024 - 09.2026

Musical Theatre Performer/ Dance Captain

QETC
07.2024 - 12.2024

Writer/Performer

Space Weather Girl
05.2024 - 10.2024

Musical Theatre Performer

Happily Ever After Productions
12.2022 - 03.2023

Musical Theatre Performer

QETC
10.2022 - 12.2022

Dance Instructor

Amsterdam Dance Center
03.2022 - 12.2025

HIIT Fitness Instructor

Monique Crous
02.2019 - 03.2023

Dancer

Kevin Daniel
02.2019 - 03.2019

On Camera Host

TV Dance Live
03.2018 - 03.2019

Actress

Greg Beam
09.2017 - 02.2018

Latin Competitive Dancer

Dance Sport
01.2017 - 03.2020

Producer

Various
02.2015 - Current

Singer/Dancer

Emperors Palace
01.2010 - 06.2012

Commercial Actor

Various
01.2008 - 01.2012

Opera tuition

Carol Castel

MBA - Leadership And Sustainability

University of Cumbria

LTCL and ATCL - Musical Theater Incl. ADV Ballet, Tap, Jazz,modern

Waterfront Theater College

Sketch Comedy Writing Courses -

Peoples Improv Theater

Certification - Filmmaking

New York Film Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy, Art History

University of Stellenbosch

Dance Classes At BDC: Heels, Ballet, Jazz

Broadway Dance Center

Recording Artist

Hey Papa Legend
2016 - 03.2018

Writer/Producer

Space Weather Girl
2023 - 2024
Zena Wood