Plays and Adaptations

Kirstin is most interested in telling stories of the human spirit. Her plays are based on true stories and extraordinary people.

The Rachel Corrie Project

Not to be confused with My Name is Rachel Corrie, The Rachel Corrie Project (TRCP) is a two person play traversing the journals and essays of human rights activist Rachel Corrie throughout her life and her relationship with her father. TRCP was adapted from the published journal "Let Me Stand Alone" and was workshopped and performed in 2010 in Sarasota Florida at the Asolo Rep Late Night Series.  The production starred Kirstin and Michael Joseph Mitchell, Directed by Margaret Eginton. The performance was filmed and has toured Peace and Justice film festivals throughout the midwest. In 2014 Kirstin had the distinct honor of meeting Craig and Cindy Corrie and participated in a discussion about the production/film and Rachel's life the discussion/viewing took place at St.Olaf College. An article about what inspired the adaptation was published on the front page of the Northfield News: http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/archives/article_b4f9a23f-04c1-5e38-a24f-a48cb1861d37.html

Life in the Middle- published by Playscripts, Inc.

Life in the Middle started out as a devised/docudrama theatre piece. Kirstin along with 8 actors interviewed over 500 Middle School students in the Sarasota/Bradenton area conducting interviews about the trials and tribulations in life as a Middle School student. With the help of director KJ Sanchez these interviews were transcribed and curated for the stage with the addition of 5 original songs by Phil Pickens. The script debuted at Asolo Repertory in 2009 and has had numerous performances around the country since. The play is available for purchase: https://www.playscripts.com/play/2285