NEWS FOR 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 has a live Premiere at Cineplex Tillicum in Victoria on Tuesdays July 6,13 20, 27 with screenings at 7:30pm. Tix on sale ONLY at Eventbrite The entire series will also be available for home viewing rental or to own after August 3. Pre-order here AND watch the exciting Trailer! |
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THE RETURN OF LIVE THEATRE!!
SIDESHOW CARNIES SKAMPEDE FESTIVAL July 16-18 Kirsten was thrilled to reprise her role of "Ava the Snake Lady" in a new ten-minute play she wrote called SIDESHOW CARNIES inspired by Sin City Improv Serial Season 2 Carnies. Part of SKAMPEDE the annual outdoor theatre festival, presented by Theatre Skam, this play was performed 27 times over the weekend, to enthusiastic audiences on the scenic site by the water - the Dock at Regatta Landing. 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).