KIRSTEN VAN RITZEN
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cover photo: Kirsten with the cast of Sin City: Vegas 

RECENT NEWS

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Kirsten has been teaching Stand up comedy in Victoria for more than 10 years - so was thrilled to win the PLATINUM AWARD in the 2022 Community Votes - Performing Arts/Lessons category! And as Artistic Director, she is also thrilled that Broad Theatrics won GOLD in the Live Entertainment Category! 

​Congratulations to all the other winners and a big thank you to everyone who voted! Your support means the world. 

If trying Stand Up Comedy is on YOUR bucket list? Details about  upcoming classes are at www.broadtheatrics.com 
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 2023 UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

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BLAH BLAH BLAH COMEDY 8pm Sat. Feb.25  Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec  
Level 1 Comedy show presenting several newbies and a few experienced comics. 19+
Advance Tix $15 at Eventbrite. ca 
 
ADVENTURES IN TOYLAND 7pm Sat. March 11 Crystal Gardens
P&P Spring Dance showcase - look out for dancing Slinkies and Wind Up Dollies!  After the performance, stay for the party! 19+  Advance Tix $45-75  

COMEDY SHOWCASE  8pm Sat. April 15  Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec 

Level 2 Comedy students will bring the funny. 

GEEZ LOUISE 8pm Sat. May 27 Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec
Alternative comedy show featuring Level 3 class and surprise guests
which may include the inimitable & legendary LOUISE!  (pictured) 

SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE 7pm Sat. June 3 MacPherson Playhouse
P&P's annual dance extravaganza of jazz, Latin fusion, Cabaret jazz and more.  
 



RECENT PERFORMANCES

Looking back at 2022 performances with much gratitude for the ability to gather again, to perform live shows with fellow artists and entertain audiences!  Grateful to be able to teach improv and standup classes in person - because laughter is better together in the room. And much gratitude also to my agent Jodi at Lucas for her continued faith in me and all those TV/ film auditions.
Wishing you and yours all the best for the Holiday season!  ~ Kirsten 
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​​11th Annual HO HO HO COMEDY SHOW    8pm Sat. Nov. 26 
Sports View Bar & Grill at Oak Bay Rec 1975 Bee Street 

Kirsten hosted her latest crop of new comedians in this festive  stand up comedy show. This triumphant and raucous annual event was a BIG success! Congrats to all the performers who bravely took the stage.   

​SHPILKES!
  1:30PST Sunday, Dec. 18  

Kirsten played the lead role of "Lauren" in this new play reading on Zoom. A comedy about a lively NYC divorcee with "shpilkes" who meddles in the lives of her new friends. For the University of New Orleans, featuring a cast from across North America.  

Candy Cane Cabaret   7pm Sunday, Dec. 11  Victoria Conference Centre Lecture Hall 
Kirsten danced in a spicy Latin Fusion number in this seasonal dance extravaganza created by Passion & Performance.   


 Carnival of Terrors Halloween Show and Party  Crystal Gardens 7pm Sat. Oct. 29 
Kirsten performed a magical Latin Fusion dance number!  This immersive horror experience created by Passion & Performance was a sold-out smash.  

  
SUMMER projects included playing "Gertie" in THE LAST FRONTIER in a staged reading of a new musical at the Nanaimo Fringe Festival; 

​and playing the DO DO BIRD in a filmed dance production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. 
(Photo right - courtesy P&P) 
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I would like to acknowledge with gratitude that land on which we gather and create is within the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt, and Songhees).