Hair: Brown Kirsten M.

Benjamin Eyes: Hazel

Cell: 630.779.6999 Height: 5’7
Email: KirstenMBenjamin@yahoo.com Weight: 130

University Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Helena Marquette University Maureen Kilmurry
*Censored On Final Approach Catherine Watts Marquette University Phylis Ravel
The Beaux Stratagem Lady Bountiful Marquette University Maureen Kilmurry
Nickel and Dimed Joan Marquette University James Thomas Bailey
The Real Queen of Hearts… Liz Marquette University Players Andrea Schoening
The History of Tom Jones Sophia Marquette University Players Kashi Cepeda
Anton in Show Business Casey Marquette University Players Sarah Kover

High School/Community Theatre

Mame: The Musical Mame Dennis St. Charles East High School Bridget Kancler
The Diary of Anne Frank Margot Frank St. Charles East High School Teresa Bundy
Peter Pan Liza St. Charles East High School Teresa Bundy
God’s Favorite Mady St. Charles East High School Ron Koeppl

Marquette Student Directed Scenes

Frankie and Johnny in the Claire… Frankie Marquette University Alexandra Bonesho
Jack and Jill Jill Marquette University Scott Piecuch
The Man who Couldn’t Dance Gail Marquette University Danielle Scampini
I Can’t Remember Anything Lenora Marquette University Gwen Zupan

Marquette Student Film

Get Over It Cara (Principle) Marquette University Sam Bringardner/Lo Stolz
Awkward Shapes Student Marquette University Sarah Gizzi

Training
Acting 5 Auditions and Career Preparation Maureen Kilmurry Marquette University
Acting 4 Acting for Shakespeare Maureen Kilmurry Marquette University

Acting 3 Advanced Scene Study John Schneider Marquette University

Acting 2 Characterization Phylis Ravel Marquette University
Acting 1 Fundamental Technique Phylis Ravel Marquette University
TV Performance Maya Held Marquette University
Voice and Movement Todd Denning Marquette University

Education
Marquette University, B.A. Theatre Arts; Expected Graduation Date: May 2011 (3.556 GPA)

Awards/Honors
Deiderich College of Communication Scholars Award for the Theatre Arts Major, Spring 2010
Dean’s List, College of Communication, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Fall 2009

Related Experience
Boy Gets Girl Director Marquette University Players Fall 2010
The American Century Director Marquette University Directing Class Spring 2010
Land of the Dead Director Marquette University Directing Class Spring 2010
Reasons to be Pretty Director Marquette University Players Spring 2009

Special Skills
Classically trained flutist (9 years), wardrobe, directing, and publicity.

*Censored on Final Approach was nominated in 2009 to attend the American College Theatre Festival in Saginaw, MI