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Jennifer Kirkeby

JENNIFER KIRKEBY

  
Nationality:    USA
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Jennifer Kirkeby has been involved in Theater as an actress, dancer, choreographer, director and teaching artist for most of her life. as an actor, she has performed in many theatrical productions, commercials and films. Kirkeby wrote Madeline's Christmas, which has been performed in Theaters nationwide, and Dot and Tot of Merryland, based on the book by L. Frank Baum, both of which are published by Dramatic Publishing Company. Other plays to her credit include aladdin and his Magical Lamp, Harriet and Walt, a play about sibling rivalry, the Mitten by Jan Brett, the Paperbag Princess, Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Midlife Madness, an adult comedy. Several of her monologues have been published by Smith and Kraus Publishing. Kirkeby is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc., the Playwrights' Center, and American Federation of Television and Radio artists.

Research:    Member of the Dramatists Guild of America (as at 2015)

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         Aladdin And His Magical Lamp         Dot And Tot Of Merryland         Eyes Wide Open         Harriet And Walt         Madeline's Christmas         Midlife Madness         Mitten, The         Paperbag Princess, The         Twas the Night Before Christmas

Aladdin And His Magical Lamp

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Dot And Tot Of Merryland

Dot And Tot Of Merryland
Dot and Tot get swept away in their boat and find themselves in the enchanted Valleys of Merryland. they enjoy themselves at first especially with the clowns. But Tot gets homesick and wants to return home. the only one who can help is the Queen of Merryland and they set out to find her

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based on the book by L. Frank Baum

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Childrens play

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Male:  1            Female:  7            Other:  6 either sex; extras

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Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open
eyes Wide Open is a touching and informative play about Kristin, a 16 year-old girl who suffers from anorexia and bulimia. Written by a woman who has experienced eating disorders first hand, the story begins after Kristin faints in her dance class. Kristin finds herself in a hospital room where she is met by the spirit of her grandmother, Birdy. Birdy, who is seen only by Kristin, gently guides her granddaughter through moments of her life. as they revisit the dance studio, Kristin relives both joyful and unhappy experiences with her best friend, amber. Michael, the boy who Kristin has a crush on, helps her to learn the dance steps. We meet Julia, an obnoxious student who loves to show her 'creative' dances and give others fashion advice. Kristin helps Daniel, Michael's younger brother to stop his bad (and dangerous) habit of closing his eyes when he dances. Laura is the dance teacher who tries unsuccessfully to talk to Kristin about her eating disorder. Ultimately, these experiences and Birdy's guidance help Kristin to examine her life and make her final decision whether to live or die.

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Bakers Plays, Ca (2010) >>>    978-0874402261

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Middle School, High School Play/Drama

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Harriet And Walt

Harriet And Walt
Pre-teen Harriet always gets stuck with her little brother Walt tagging along everywhere she goes. the last thing she wants is an accident prone little brother interfering with her and her friends' preparations for the Winter Carnival. When Walt almost gets hurt, Harriet realizes how much he means to her and stands up to her friend George, who criticized her kid brother. Based on the classic childrens' book by Nancy Carlson, Harriet and Walt, this story teaches an important lesson about sibling rivalry.

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Book And Lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby, Music by Shirley Mier, Based on the Book by Nancy Carlson

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Stages Theatre Company, Hopkins, Minnesota    19 Jan 2007

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TYA, Children's theatre Musical

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Madeline's Christmas

Madeline's Christmas
Flu strikes at Madeline's school in Paris. the girls have to stay in bed and cannot go home. then a mysterious rug seller knocks at the door

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Music by Shirley Meier; lyrics And book by Jennifer Kirkeby

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Midlife Madness

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adult Comedy

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Mitten, The

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Paperbag Princess, The

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Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas
It's four days before Christmas, and the New York evening Post needs a holiday feature story. President James Monroe is counting on reading it to his family on Christmas Day. But writer Clement Moore has writer's block. Besides that, he must work at home amongst his five children who are, needless to say, very anxious for St. Nicholas to arrive. Clement's frustration mounts - then the magic begins. the sounds of bells, moving toys and visions of Sugar Plum Fairies all conspire to help Clement, as the events from the classic poem come to life. Interwoven with carolers, a song to St. Nicholas, dancing fairies and much more, including, of course, a visit from the old elf himself, this delightful musical concludes with the complete original poem set to exquisite music. Commissioned and first produced by Stages theatre Company, this fresh telling of the most popular Christmas poem ever told will delight audiences of all ages

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Book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby. Music by Shirley Mier. Based on the poem by Clement C. Moore.

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musical 60 min

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Male:  6            Female:  16            Other:  4 either gender. May be expanded to up to 16m., 20w., 15 either gender.

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