About Linda D Gaines
Linda D. Gaines is a versatilely trained Actress, who possesses many unique perspectives, setting her performance capabilities apart from the crowd. Born and raised in Providence, R.I., the eldest of four siblings, Grandparents played a significant role in family life, as both resided in close proximity-and lived to the ripe ages 96 &100! Linda caught the acting bug early-playing the lead role of the Gingerbread Lady in her First Grade's Spring musical! Attending Theater often with her Parents-at the renowned Trinity Repertory Company, in Providence, R.I. exemplified to Linda first-hand what performance excellence looked like. Supportive family members made sacrifices throughout her formative years to help this self-described natural born Actress in many performance endeavors. Linda went on to receive a BFA degree in Dramatic Arts, from Emerson College, Boston. Having a vast plethora of characters within her range perhaps stems partly from a former career in the Airline Industry. Adulthood experiences have included dramatic studies, residing, and child rearing her daughter in England. Vast experience further supplanted perspective in capturing character nuances, and furthermore subtle familiarity with unusual environs. Hobbies include teaching Yoga, Boating, Cycling, Horseback Riding, nature Walks, Tour Guidance, and Cooking. Linda's personally created mantra-of self care, (Soul Balm) & her WITS...(Wings In Tandem Soaring) keep Linda's positivity in practice-and dependability at the ready!::Linda D. Gaines
Linda D. Gaines is a versatility trained Actress, possessing perspectives, that set her apart from the crowd. Born and raised in Providence, R.I., eldest of four siblings, Grandparents played a significant role in her upbringing-as both resided in close proximity, and lived to ages 96 &100! The birth of Perspective. Linda caught the acting bug early-playing her first lead role as the Gingerbread Lady in her Kindergarten's Spring Musical! Attending Theater happened frequently as her Parents exposed her dramatic excellence at the renowned Trinity Repertory Company, in downtown Providence. Such theatrical magic exemplified what fine Drama looked like, and helped Linda with her ability to be able to notice role's nuanced subtleties, and characteristics. Supportive family members made sacrifices throughout her formative years to assist Linda in achieving her first big dream-training and achieving a BFA in Dramatic Arts from the esteemed Emerson College, Boston. Maintaining Alumni relations remains a source of pride stemming from those early Stage opportunities at school, and study abroad in England. Having a vast plethora of characters within her repertoire stems partly, too, from a former career in the International Airline Industry. Highlights of a plethora of rare adult experiences include furthering dramatic studies abroad, residing and child rearing her daughter in England, living in over 12 states, and traveling the World to enjoy cultural and philanthropic endeavors. Hobbies include teaching Yoga, Boating, Cycling, Horseback Riding, nature Walks, Tour Guidance, Brand Modeling, and Cooking. Linda's personally created mantra-is shared with fellow Yogis, and a vast array of people to foster self care, especially tantamount in the times we're living in! So...(Soul Balm) & WITS...(Wings In Tandem Soar) keep Linda's positivity, and creativity to inspire roles flowing-non stop!...