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Recent Press
Comedy Column at Examiner.com
Expert Talker (Writer): On Producers' Desks
Reel 2 Real (Writer): 2008
Push for Gold (Writer): Quarter-finalist in the Fade In Awards: 2006
Dead Edward (Writer): Produced by Michael Wohl for BareWitness Films; Directed by Robin Fontaine:
2002
A Comic Book Story (Co-writer): Produced by Frank Torrano for BareWitness Films; Directed by
Daniel Gamburg; 2002
FILM (ACTING)
A Comic Book Story: Character "Butter"; Produced by Frank Torrano for BareWitness Films; Directed by
Daniel Gamburg: 2002
Jack: School Teacher on the Field: Produced by Hollywood Pictures; Directed by Francis Ford Coppola:
1996
Getting Even with Dad: Amusement Park Enthusiast; Produced by MGM; Directed by Howard Deutch:
1994
Streetwalkin': Youthful Streetwalker; Produced by Rodeo Pictures; Directed by Joan Freeman: 1984
NARRATION
Narrated over thirty technical training CD's for BDG Publishing in Fremont, CA: 1998-2003
THEATER (ENSEMBLE PLAYWRITING/DIRECTING)
Conversations with Peas: Wrote and directed this one-act play for the SF Fringe Festival; won "Sold Out" Award: 1998
An Elephant Stepped on My Head: Wrote and directed this one-act play for the SFSU Studio Theater: 1993 - Lead Actor Frank Torrano won "Best Actor " Award
100 Million Women are Missing: Co-wrote and co-directed this one-act play for the SFSU Studio Theater: 1992
Clowns: Wrote, co-directed and performed this one- to two-woman piece for SFSU: 1990
For a complete list of authored plays, e-mail akittelson@howtoputonyourownonepersonshow.com
THEATER (ONE-WOMAN SHOWS)
Into the Belly: Wrote, directed and performed this one-woman show in Hollywood: 2005
Who Took My Cookies?: Wrote, directed and performed this one-woman show for HTPW in SF: 1996,
1998, and 1999
Adventure Stories: Wrote, directed and performed this one-woman show for HTPW in SF: 1996
Something Small: Wrote, directed and performed this one-woman show for the Adeline Playhouse in
Oakland, CA: 1994
Chairs: Wrote, directed and performed this one-woman show for the SFSU MFA show: 1991
Clowns: Wrote, co-directed and performed this one- to two-woman piece for SFSU: 1990
THEATER (COMPANY ACTING)
An Elephant Stepped on My Head
100 Million Women are Missing
Gaia
In the Company of Wolves
Dr. Faustus
King John
TRAINING
Acting for the Camera with Daniel Gamburg at Seydways Studios, LA: January - February, 2007
Improv Comedy at the Groundlings, LA: Fall, 2004 - Spring, 2005
Screenwriting with Lisa J. Rosenberg, David S. Freeman and Glenn Benest: 2003-Present
Sitcom Writing at Improv Olympic West with Michael McCarthy and Guest Artist Kevin Kelton:
August-September, 2004
Voiceover Training at the Voice Factory with Taylor Korobow: July-August, 2000
Classical Voice with Edwin Barlowe: 1991-1993
Suzuki Actor Training and elements of Butoh, Noh and Kabuki with Yukihiro Goto: 1990-1992
Alexander Technique with Jessica Litwak: 1990-1991
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance (Acting, Writing, Directing)
San Francisco State University: May, 1993
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Theatre Arts (Emphases Acting and Playwriting)
Minor: Political Science
University of Minnesota: December, 1988
SPECIAL SKILLS
Stand-up Comedy; Improv Comedy; Zydeco Rubboard; Brazilian Drums; Irish Bodhran; Intermediate Piano and Guitar; Folk, Bel Canto and Gospel Singing; Capoeira, Including Instruments: Atabaque, Pandeiro, Berimbau; Bartending; Radio DJ; ACCENTS: CA, NY, MN, UK AND OTHERS; Fluent and literate in Spanish; CA Teaching Credentials in Elementary and Secondary Ed; Certified to teach on set.
PREVIOUS JOBS
Teacher (16 yrs); Tech Writer and Narrator (4yrs); Political Fundraiser (4 yrs); Taxi Driver (2 yrs); Political
Campaign Manager; Telemarketer; Cocktail Waitress; Nanny; Zydeco Musician; Personal Assistant; Assembly-line Worker; Assistant Accountant; Hi-tech Recruiter; Airport Shuttle Driver; Radio DJ; Kibbutz Volunteer; Fry Cook...
STATS
Hair: Blonde; Eyes: Hazel; Height: 5'4"; Voice: Mezzo Soprano;
Dance: Salsa, Zydeco, Swing, Afro-Haitian, Samba, Capoeira and basic Jazz.
ONE PERSON SHOW CONSULTING