FALL 2021 NEWS:
Kirsten is excited to once again offer her STAND UP COMEDY CLASS. The session leads to a triumphant debut show - where all the new comics get a chance to perform for friends and family! She has offered this wildly popular class for ten years and has taught the ropes to hundreds of ordinary funny folks. Registration details at: Workshops - Broad Theatrics
Kirsten is excited to once again offer her STAND UP COMEDY CLASS. The session leads to a triumphant debut show - where all the new comics get a chance to perform for friends and family! She has offered this wildly popular class for ten years and has taught the ropes to hundreds of ordinary funny folks. Registration details at: Workshops - Broad Theatrics
SUMMER 2021
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THE BAD GUY
Kirsten plays the lead role of "Detective Callidus" in a four-part murder mystery filmed production, set backstage at a theatre in the 1940's. It is a story told through dance, featuring contemporary pop music and a cast of 40+ performers. Created by Passion & Performance, each episode Premiered at Cineplex Tillicum Victoria on July 6,13 20, 27. (cast photo above) The entire series is now available for home viewing to rent or to own. Watch the exciting Trailer here and order! |
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THE RETURN OF LIVE THEATRE!
SIDESHOW CARNIES at OUT THERE ARTS FESTIVAL In the Dust Bowl depression era of 1931, a ragtag troupe of Carnies have been stranded by the side of the road - but will entertain folks while they await pickup! Kirsten wrote this new short play, inspired by Sin City Improv Season 2, and is thrilled to reprise her role as "Ava the Snake Lady". Premiering at Theatre Skam's outdoor Theatre Festival SKAMPEDE, this play was performed 27 times July 16-18 to enthusiastic audiences. SIDESHOW CARNIES returned Labour Day weekend to Quadra Village as part of the OUT THERE ARTS FESTIVAL. Starring (photo right): Jag Gordaya, Bill Nance, Lynnette Kissoon, Ian Ferguson, Kirsten and Hannah our Theatre Skam site manager. |
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RECENT WRITING NEWS
Kirsten's screenplay for the comedic short TAKE ME AWAY was a Finalist in the 2021 Comox International Screenwriting Competition, and a 2020 Top Five Cinespark Pitchfest finalist. "An exasperated working Mom takes a magical bubble bath that transforms her life." Sponsorship opportunities are at TAKE ME AWAY
RADIOLAND '48 was performed as a filmed theatrical production June 5-7, 2021 by Deep Cove Theatre Society of North Vancouver. 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."
a look back at 2020 PERFORMANCES....
HOUSE AT POOH CORNER as "Piglet" and "Kanga" for Kaleidoscope Theatre at MacPherson Playhouse. (Cast photo below centre).
STREAM by David Gow play reading for Theatre One at the Port Theatre Lobby, Nanaimo.
MARCH BOLDLY! COMEDY Kirsten hosted her class grad show for a packed house (pre-pandemic!) at Sports View Bar & Grill.
HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS live theatre on Zoom with Myriad Experiences.
Roles in the short films ROADKILL (pic below left with Morgan Cranny), Joyce Kline's CANCELLED STAMP; and as "Ghost of Christmas Present" in ELIZA, a filmed production created by Passion and Performance. (pic below right with star Cindy Foggett)
Kirsten's screenplay for the comedic short TAKE ME AWAY was a Finalist in the 2021 Comox International Screenwriting Competition, and a 2020 Top Five Cinespark Pitchfest finalist. "An exasperated working Mom takes a magical bubble bath that transforms her life." Sponsorship opportunities are at TAKE ME AWAY
RADIOLAND '48 was performed as a filmed theatrical production June 5-7, 2021 by Deep Cove Theatre Society of North Vancouver. 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."
a look back at 2020 PERFORMANCES....
HOUSE AT POOH CORNER as "Piglet" and "Kanga" for Kaleidoscope Theatre at MacPherson Playhouse. (Cast photo below centre).
STREAM by David Gow play reading for Theatre One at the Port Theatre Lobby, Nanaimo.
MARCH BOLDLY! COMEDY Kirsten hosted her class grad show for a packed house (pre-pandemic!) at Sports View Bar & Grill.
HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS live theatre on Zoom with Myriad Experiences.
Roles in the short films ROADKILL (pic below left with Morgan Cranny), Joyce Kline's CANCELLED STAMP; and as "Ghost of Christmas Present" in ELIZA, a filmed production created by Passion and Performance. (pic below right with star Cindy Foggett)
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).