Kirstin Franklin
Birth Place: Denver, CO United States
Latest News on Kirstin Franklin:
Artemisia Presents ARTEMISIA: A CHICAGO PODCAST (Jun 10, 2020)
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Plays (Sep 26, 2019)
Akvavit Theatre Announces Cast of FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Play (Aug 22, 2019)
Artemisia Presents ARTEMISIA: A CHICAGO PODCAST (Jun 10, 2020)
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Plays (Sep 26, 2019)
Akvavit Theatre Announces Cast of FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Play (Aug 22, 2019)
BIO
Kirstin has been performing professionally around the country for over ten years. Her Regional credits include performances at The Guthrie, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Pangea World Theatre, The Humana Festival, The NY Fringe, Asolo Repertory Theatre, The Raven and Akvavit Theatre among many others. As a company member with Akvavit Theatre Kirstin has performed in the US Premiers of Blue Planet, Mishap, Kokkola, Autumn Dream and Red and Green. Kirstin also received rave reviews as southern belle Blanche DuBois in Jedlicka Performing Art Centre's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire". Kirstin currently lives in Chicago where she teaches theatre at North Park University and Harold Washington College. She holds a BA in Theatre from St.Olaf College and an MFA in acting from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.
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Artemisia Presents ARTEMISIA: A CHICAGO PODCAST
Artemisia, the Chicago theatre company dedicated to the development of new plays featuring women characters who have agency, independence, and are the focal point of their own narratives, is now producing a weekly series of free podcasts.
Artemisia, the Chicago theatre company dedicated to the development of new plays featuring women characters who have agency, independence, and are the focal point of their own narratives, is now producing a weekly series of free podcasts.
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Plays
Akvavit Theatre launches its 2019 season with FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Plays, appearing in a double bill September 24 – October 13, 2019 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Akvavit Theatre launches its 2019 season with FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Plays, appearing in a double bill September 24 – October 13, 2019 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Akvavit Theatre Announces Cast of FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Play
Akvavit Theatre launches its 2019 season with FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Playsappearing in a double bill September 24 a?" October 13, 2019 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Akvavit Theatre launches its 2019 season with FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Playsappearing in a double bill September 24 a?" October 13, 2019 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Akvavit Theatre Announces 2019 Season
Akvavit Theatre announces its 2019 season: FAMILY Drama, 2 Norwegian Plays appearing this fall in a double bill.
Akvavit Theatre announces its 2019 season: FAMILY Drama, 2 Norwegian Plays appearing this fall in a double bill.
BWW Review: APPLE IN WINTER at Urbanite Theatre
Urbanite Theatre Shares A Recipe For Success With Apples in Winter
Urbanite Theatre Shares A Recipe For Success With Apples in Winter
Photo Flash: Akvavit Theatre's RISING TEMPERATURES Plays Four Performances Only
Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
Akvavit Theatre And Dramafronten Present RISING TEMPERATURES
Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
Chicago Park District Announces Schedule For 66th Season Of Theater On The Lake
The Summer Theater Festival will return to its lakefront home on June 19
The Summer Theater Festival will return to its lakefront home on June 19
Photo Flash: Akvavit Theatre Presents the U.S. Premiere of BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS
Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of the madcap Danish comedy BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS by Astrid Saalbach, translated by Michael Evans and directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch, playing March 21 - April 14, 2018 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Thursday, March 22 at 8 pm.
Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of the madcap Danish comedy BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS by Astrid Saalbach, translated by Michael Evans and directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch, playing March 21 - April 14, 2018 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Thursday, March 22 at 8 pm.
Casting Announced For Akvavit Theatre's BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS
Akvavit Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the U.S. premiere of the madcap Danish comedy BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS by Astrid Saalbach, translated by Michael Evans and directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch.
Akvavit Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the U.S. premiere of the madcap Danish comedy BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS by Astrid Saalbach, translated by Michael Evans and directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch.
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's 'GHOSTS & zombies' at Strawdog Theatre
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre presents GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts plays now through October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. The show opens tonight, September 29, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre presents GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts plays now through October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. The show opens tonight, September 29, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Akvavit Theatre's presents GHOSTS & ZOMBIES at Strawdog Theatre Company
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Friday, September 29 at 8 pm.
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Friday, September 29 at 8 pm.
Casting Announced for GHOSTS AND ZOMBIES at Akvavit Theatre
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Friday, September 29 at 8 pm.
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Friday, September 29 at 8 pm.
Casting Announced for Akvavit Theatre's GHOSTS & ZOMBIES at Strawdog Theatre Company
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org.
Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org.
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's HITLER ON THE ROOF, Opening Tonight
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Co-directed by Co-Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*, HITLER ON THE ROOF will play a limited engagement now through July 9, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, June 22, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Co-directed by Co-Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*, HITLER ON THE ROOF will play a limited engagement now through July 9, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, June 22, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Akvavit Theatre Presents the U.S. Premiere of HITLER ON THE ROOF
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence.
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence.
Akvavit Theatre Announces Casting for HITLER ON THE ROOF
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Co-directed by Co-Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*, HITLER ON THE ROOF will play a limited engagement June 21 - July 9, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets will be available Friday, May 5 at www.chicagonordic.org.
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Co-directed by Co-Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*, HITLER ON THE ROOF will play a limited engagement June 21 - July 9, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets will be available Friday, May 5 at www.chicagonordic.org.
Akvavit Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership; Associate Company Members
Akvavit Theatre, Chicago's premier Nordic Theatre Company, will launch 2017 with new artistic leadership and an expanded ensemble. Five year Akvavit veterans Kirstin Franklin and Breahan Pautsch will serve as the company's new Co-Artistic Directors, succeeding Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman and Managing Artistic Director Bergen Anderson, who have served since 2009. Bergman and Anderson will remain with Akvavit as Founders and as part of the original company, which still includes Mark Litwicki and Matthew Isler. Additionally, Akvavit welcomes eight new Associate company members: Richard Gilbert, Joe Giovannetti, Sarah Giovannetti, Nigel Harsch, Paulette Hicks, Micah Kronlokken, Julie Mitre and Amber Robinson.
Akvavit Theatre, Chicago's premier Nordic Theatre Company, will launch 2017 with new artistic leadership and an expanded ensemble. Five year Akvavit veterans Kirstin Franklin and Breahan Pautsch will serve as the company's new Co-Artistic Directors, succeeding Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman and Managing Artistic Director Bergen Anderson, who have served since 2009. Bergman and Anderson will remain with Akvavit as Founders and as part of the original company, which still includes Mark Litwicki and Matthew Isler. Additionally, Akvavit welcomes eight new Associate company members: Richard Gilbert, Joe Giovannetti, Sarah Giovannetti, Nigel Harsch, Paulette Hicks, Micah Kronlokken, Julie Mitre and Amber Robinson.
Photo Flash: New Shots for Akvavit Theatre's HAND IN HAND
Akvavit Theatre presents Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play now through October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Akvavit Theatre presents Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play now through October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's HAND IN HAND World Premiere
Akvavit Theatre presents Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play September 14 - October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening was last night, September 15, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Akvavit Theatre presents Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's dark comedy HAND IN HAND, in a world premiere translation by company member Chad Eric Bergman* and directed by company member Breahan Eve Pautsch*. HAND IN HAND will play September 14 - October 16, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening was last night, September 15, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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