Staff

Rachel Cohen

Owner, Director & Teacher

Rachel Cohen is the owner/director of Drama Kids International for Cabarrus County/North Mecklenburg. She has performed as a singer/actor in many Broadway shows for over two decades throughout 33 countries and 49 states. Some of her personal favorites include The Sound of Music starring Marie Osmond, Evita, Funny Girl, Sister Act, and 42nd Street. Additionally, Rachel performed on cruise ships including Disney Magic and she can be heard on various recordings.

She has studied at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford as well as the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

She is excited to share her singing/acting abilities with her Drama Kids students to enrich their lives with drama. Through our weekly sessions, students become more confident, and their self-esteem blooms! While your child will certainly learn acting skills, our main goal is to help children and young adults develop the skills they need to succeed in life. These skills follow them as they move through school and into the “real world.”

Through our unique copyrighted drama curriculum, Drama Kids’ students will be able to use a well-projected voice to:

• Ask questions or volunteer answers;
• Take on leadership roles without hesitation;
• Make new friends;
• Participate easily in teams or study groups;
• Discuss or share ideas fluently;

We would love to have you and your child join our Drama Kids family!

Linda Smith

Drama & Acting Teacher

Linda Smith was a music therapist for two years and a music educator for pre-K through college teaching drama and music for 30 years. She has been involved in performing since the age of 3 and cannot wait to impart the skills learned and love of these arts to students in the Drama Kids community!

Abby Doyle

Drama & Acting Teacher

Hello! My name is Abby Doyle. I am very excited to be part of the Drama Kids family! I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am currently in my 4th year of teaching at a local elementary school. In my free time I like to run, bake, travel, and play with my dog. She is a 4 year old Lab mix named Stella. I am excited to be involved in drama again. Growing up, I participated in many different plays through my school and in outside programs like Drama Kids. I can not wait to meet your family and work with your kids to share a common passion.

Linda Griffin

Drama & Acting Teacher

Linda Griffin has an undergraduate degree in Theater Arts, with a minor in English. She has worked with Drama kids going on 3 years. She completed her graduate degree in Counseling Studies at Capella University, and has taught children of all ages, as well as worked in Radio.

Donna Mosley

Drama Teacher

My name is Donna Mosley and I am very excited about coming back “home” to Drama Kids! I love watching the students grow in self-confidence, make new friends and have lots of fun learning about theater!

I grew up in Concord and worked for Cabarrus County Schools for 26 years. I retired from Watauga County Schools in 2021 and moved back home! I have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. I have two sweet goldendoodles and two grouchy cats. I was always involved in theater in high school and was in two major productions. I worked as an entertainer at Carowinds (A long time ago! ) I love volunteering with various non-profits in our area. I am very excited to be working with the Drama Kids classes!!

Anagha Mandayam

Drama Teacher

My name is Mrs. M. I’m so happy to be your child’s Drama Kids teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. I taught in Cox Mill Elementary, and in Moorseville graded school district. This is my first year with Drama Kids and I am so very excited! I live in Concord with my husband. I was raised in Frederick Maryland. Love reading books, watching Netflix, traveling, and being with my family.