SPRING 2021
Kirsten is busy dancing as she rehearses a lead role in a DANCE MOVIE created by Passion & Performance! Can't reveal any further details about this exciting project until June.
Her screenplay for the comedic short TAKE ME AWAY has just been announced as a Finalist in the Comox International Screenwriting Competition. Also a 2020 Top Five Cinespark Pitchfest finalist, Kirsten plans to star: "An exasperated working Mom takes a magical bubble bath that transforms her life." Sponsorship opportunities at TAKE ME AWAY
In other writing news, RADIOLAND '48 has been selected for a rehearsed ZOOM presentation in June by Deep Cove Theatre Society. The play is a cheeky one-act screwball romantic comedy set in 1948. "Sparks fly as employees try to save their beloved radio station before it closes forever." Kirsten originated the role of Ruby P. Maxwell.
March 9 CRAFT BITES In this national PGC engagement program, two playwrights read an excerpt of a recent work, then have a lively discussion about the craft of writing. Kirsten performed a selection from ALL MY DAY JOBS, her one-woman comedy about misery - then chatted with colleague Richard Lee Kitchen. Presented by Playwrights Guild of Canada on Zoom.
2020 ACTING & WRITING EVENTS
Dec. 18-26 HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Kirsten originated the role of "Madge" in this charming family comedy that explores the meaning of the Holidays. An original play directed by Terry Keyes, presented on Zoom by Myriad Experiences
December: Kirsten celebrated 10 years of teaching stand up comedy to hundreds of students from all walks of life; she has hosted 31 hilarious 'grad' showcases to crowds of friends, family, colleagues and complete strangers. Since December would have been the 10th ANNUAL HO HO HO SHOW she invited past students to post their debut performances on social media. show photos at www.broadtheatrics.com
Sept. thru Dec. PASSION & PERFORMANCE Kirsten was delighted to spend many, many hours over the fall, and all summer, dancing with this troupe and appearing as the "Ghost of Christmas Present" in ELIZA - a modern, feminist version of the classic SCROOGE tale.
Nov: CINEVIC presented a Cold Reading of six screenplay excerpts. Kirsten's sitcom pilot JACKPOT was selected to be performed on Zoom: "A young newlywed couple win a huge lottery jackpot but vow not to let it change them."
Nov: Orlando's CFL SKETCHFEST Kirsten delighted Florida audiences with her solo character act at the inaugural 2019 event. The 2020 Festival went virtual and she appeared in a taped sketch. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuECThzfhWz04S3Y
Oct: Kirsten played a small role in CANCELLED STAMP a short film set in 1920's Vaudeville era, written and directed by Joyce Kline, a fellow Cinespark finalist.
Sept: She starred in ROADKILL, a dramatic thriller she also wrote, directed by Octavian Kaul and now in post-production. Watch this space for news of the film Premieres. (photo below left)
Kirsten is busy dancing as she rehearses a lead role in a DANCE MOVIE created by Passion & Performance! Can't reveal any further details about this exciting project until June.
Her screenplay for the comedic short TAKE ME AWAY has just been announced as a Finalist in the Comox International Screenwriting Competition. Also a 2020 Top Five Cinespark Pitchfest finalist, Kirsten plans to star: "An exasperated working Mom takes a magical bubble bath that transforms her life." Sponsorship opportunities at TAKE ME AWAY
In other writing news, RADIOLAND '48 has been selected for a rehearsed ZOOM presentation in June by Deep Cove Theatre Society. The play is a cheeky one-act screwball romantic comedy set in 1948. "Sparks fly as employees try to save their beloved radio station before it closes forever." Kirsten originated the role of Ruby P. Maxwell.
March 9 CRAFT BITES In this national PGC engagement program, two playwrights read an excerpt of a recent work, then have a lively discussion about the craft of writing. Kirsten performed a selection from ALL MY DAY JOBS, her one-woman comedy about misery - then chatted with colleague Richard Lee Kitchen. Presented by Playwrights Guild of Canada on Zoom.
2020 ACTING & WRITING EVENTS
Dec. 18-26 HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Kirsten originated the role of "Madge" in this charming family comedy that explores the meaning of the Holidays. An original play directed by Terry Keyes, presented on Zoom by Myriad Experiences
December: Kirsten celebrated 10 years of teaching stand up comedy to hundreds of students from all walks of life; she has hosted 31 hilarious 'grad' showcases to crowds of friends, family, colleagues and complete strangers. Since December would have been the 10th ANNUAL HO HO HO SHOW she invited past students to post their debut performances on social media. show photos at www.broadtheatrics.com
Sept. thru Dec. PASSION & PERFORMANCE Kirsten was delighted to spend many, many hours over the fall, and all summer, dancing with this troupe and appearing as the "Ghost of Christmas Present" in ELIZA - a modern, feminist version of the classic SCROOGE tale.
Nov: CINEVIC presented a Cold Reading of six screenplay excerpts. Kirsten's sitcom pilot JACKPOT was selected to be performed on Zoom: "A young newlywed couple win a huge lottery jackpot but vow not to let it change them."
Nov: Orlando's CFL SKETCHFEST Kirsten delighted Florida audiences with her solo character act at the inaugural 2019 event. The 2020 Festival went virtual and she appeared in a taped sketch. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuECThzfhWz04S3Y
Oct: Kirsten played a small role in CANCELLED STAMP a short film set in 1920's Vaudeville era, written and directed by Joyce Kline, a fellow Cinespark finalist.
Sept: She starred in ROADKILL, a dramatic thriller she also wrote, directed by Octavian Kaul and now in post-production. Watch this space for news of the film Premieres. (photo below left)
2020 Live PERFORMANCES Pre-Pandemic
THEATRE
STREAM Kirsten played "Maria" in this intensely dark and funny play set in a dystopian future. Emerging Voices staged reading at Theatre One, written by David Gow, directed by Nicolle Nattrass at the Port Theatre Lobby, Nanaimo.
HOUSE AT POOH CORNER This beloved story was told through puppetry in a new adaptation written by director Roderick Glanville. Kirsten played "Piglet" and "Kanga". Kaleidoscope Theatre at MacPherson Playhouse. (Photo below right)
RADIOLAND '48 was selected for Theatre One's Emerging Voices workshop and a staged reading at the Port Theatre Lobby in February , where it received enthusiastic feedback and laughter. Dramaturgy and direction by Nicolle Nattrass. Read the Feature article In April, Kirsten starred alongside Robert Conway, Darrien Gaetz, Melissa Kahan and Charles Martin in a Zoom play reading hosted by Janet Munsil for The Canadian Play Thing.
MARCH BOLDLY! COMEDY show at Sports View Bar & Grill, Oak Bay Rec Centre. Kirsten hosted her spring students making their triumphant stand up debuts to a record breaking crowd.
STREAM Kirsten played "Maria" in this intensely dark and funny play set in a dystopian future. Emerging Voices staged reading at Theatre One, written by David Gow, directed by Nicolle Nattrass at the Port Theatre Lobby, Nanaimo.
HOUSE AT POOH CORNER This beloved story was told through puppetry in a new adaptation written by director Roderick Glanville. Kirsten played "Piglet" and "Kanga". Kaleidoscope Theatre at MacPherson Playhouse. (Photo below right)
RADIOLAND '48 was selected for Theatre One's Emerging Voices workshop and a staged reading at the Port Theatre Lobby in February , where it received enthusiastic feedback and laughter. Dramaturgy and direction by Nicolle Nattrass. Read the Feature article In April, Kirsten starred alongside Robert Conway, Darrien Gaetz, Melissa Kahan and Charles Martin in a Zoom play reading hosted by Janet Munsil for The Canadian Play Thing.
MARCH BOLDLY! COMEDY show at Sports View Bar & Grill, Oak Bay Rec Centre. Kirsten hosted her spring students making their triumphant stand up debuts to a record breaking crowd.
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).