UPCOMING for 2021
11am PST March 9 CRAFT BITES Two playwrights each read a 10 minute excerpt, then have a lively discussion about their craft. Kirsten will read from one of her comedies, and chat with Richard Lee Kitchen. Presented by Playwrights Guild of Canada, free to attend on Zoom. (Link tba)
Kirsten plans to star in TAKE ME AWAY a short comedic film she has written: "An exasperated working Mom takes a magical bubble bath that transforms her life." A Top Five Cinespark Pitchfest finalist, sponsorship opportunities are available. more: TAKE ME AWAY
2020 ACTING & WRITING EVENTS
Dec. 18-26 HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Kirsten played "Madge" in this charming family comedy that explored 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. December would have been the 10th ANNUAL HO HO HO SHOW so 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. Cover photo: lyrical jazz at sunrise.
~ 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: KVR played a cameo role in CANCELLED STAMP a short film set in 1920's Vaudeville era, written and directed by Joyce Kline, a fellow Cinespark finalist.
~ Sept: Kirsten starred in ROADKILL, a dramatic thriller she wrote, directed by Octavian Kaul and now in post-production. Watch this space for news of all the film Premieres. (photo below left)
11am PST March 9 CRAFT BITES Two playwrights each read a 10 minute excerpt, then have a lively discussion about their craft. Kirsten will read from one of her comedies, and chat with Richard Lee Kitchen. Presented by Playwrights Guild of Canada, free to attend on Zoom. (Link tba)
Kirsten plans to star in TAKE ME AWAY a short comedic film she has written: "An exasperated working Mom takes a magical bubble bath that transforms her life." A Top Five Cinespark Pitchfest finalist, sponsorship opportunities are available. more: TAKE ME AWAY
2020 ACTING & WRITING EVENTS
Dec. 18-26 HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Kirsten played "Madge" in this charming family comedy that explored 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. December would have been the 10th ANNUAL HO HO HO SHOW so 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. Cover photo: lyrical jazz at sunrise.
~ 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: KVR played a cameo role in CANCELLED STAMP a short film set in 1920's Vaudeville era, written and directed by Joyce Kline, a fellow Cinespark finalist.
~ Sept: Kirsten starred in ROADKILL, a dramatic thriller she wrote, directed by Octavian Kaul and now in post-production. Watch this space for news of all 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 is a cheeky one-act screwball romantic comedy written by Kirsten. Set in 1948 ~ "Sparks fly as employees try to save their beloved radio station before it closes forever"
In February RADIOLAND ’48 was selected for Theatre One's Emerging Voices workshop and staged reading at the Port Theatre Lobby , 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 is a cheeky one-act screwball romantic comedy written by Kirsten. Set in 1948 ~ "Sparks fly as employees try to save their beloved radio station before it closes forever"
In February RADIOLAND ’48 was selected for Theatre One's Emerging Voices workshop and staged reading at the Port Theatre Lobby , 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).