Justen Bennett
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document fileDirecting CV
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2012 |
Director/Playwright
Event |
The Fantastical Adventures of [Not] Being With You Blue Elephant Theatre |
Blue Elephant Theatre |
2012 |
Artistic Director
Event |
-- How Far? Productions |
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2011 |
Director/Playwright
Event |
The Fantastical Adventures of [Not] Being With You (Reading) Blue Elephant Theatre |
Blue Elephant Theatre |
2011 |
Director
Event |
Click In Company - The Off Cut Festival |
Riverside Studios |
2010 |
Selection Committee
Event |
From Cradle to Stage: One Act Festival Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2010 |
Actor
Event |
Eurydice Studio Theatre |
Timms Centre for the Arts |
2010 |
Actor
Event |
Fortress Mentality Nice Theatre |
Edmonton International Fringe Festival |
2010 |
Vice President
Event |
-- Walterdale Theatre Associates |
|
2010 |
Director/Playwright
Event |
Addition: An Unconventional Love Story (Reading) James Tolin Memorial Fund West |
Artists for Life: Edmonton |
2010 |
Director
Event |
Beautiful Thing Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2009 |
Actor
Event |
Dog Opera (selections from) University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2009 |
Director/Playwright/Producer
Event |
Addition: An Unconventional Love Story How Far? Productions |
Edmonton International Fringe Festival |
2009 |
Director/Playwright
Event |
Addition: An Unconventional Love Story (Reading) NEXTfest |
NEXTfest |
2009 |
Actor
Event |
Hamlet Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2009 |
Playwright
Event |
Selection Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2008 |
Actor
Event |
Relocation Tyson Marshall |
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2008 |
Director
Event |
Mockingbird Close Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2007 |
Actor
Event |
Sinbad the Sailor Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2007 |
Actor
Event |
B, Or Unless You Steal Her Pen Cowardly Kiss Theatre |
Edmonton International Fringe Festival |
2007 |
Actor
Event |
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2006 |
Actor
Event |
The Skin of Our Teeth Walterdale Theatre Associates |
Walterdale Playhouse |
2005 |
Actor
Event |
The Laramie Project PETS Productions |
TransAlta Arts Barns |
2005 |
Actor
Event |
The PLATO Musical Eclipse Productions |
Edmonton International Fringe Festival |
2005 |
Actor
Event |
Altar Boys NEXTfest |
NEXTfest |
2005 |
Director
Event |
Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2005 |
Actor
Event |
Red Noses University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2004 |
Director
Event |
Saucy Jack (selections from) University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2004 |
Director
Event |
Closer (selections from) University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2004 |
Actor
Event |
The Life of Galileo (selections from) University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2004 |
Director/Actor
Event |
Some Assembly Required University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2004 |
Director
Event |
Vinegar Tom (selections from) University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2004 |
Director
Event |
Close the Book University of Alberta |
University of Alberta |
2002 |
Actor
Event |
A Moving Song Cheepiyak Theatre Company |
Westwood Theatre |
2002 |
Actor
Event |
Glace Bay Miners' Museum Keyano Theatre |
Keyano Theatre |
2001 |
Actor
Event |
A Chorus Line M.A.S.C. |
Father Mercredi Theatre |
2001 |
Actor
Event |
Jesus Christ Superstar Keyano Theatre |
Keyano Theatre |
2000 |
Director
Event |
Hard Candy M.A.S.C. |
Father Mercredi Theatre |
2000 |
Director/Actor
Event |
Judgement Otakus Theatre Company |
interPLAY |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2005 | Bachelor of Arts | University of Alberta |
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About me
Currently based in Toronto, Justen is a Canadian Director, Actor, and Playwright who has worked in Canada and the UK.Over his career, Justen has worked as a director and actor on mainstage season shows, independent productions, festivals, and fringes in a variety of genres including contemporary, comedy, drama, Shakespeare, musical theatre, and period. He is especially interested in new work and queer theatre. Justen has recently entered the world of voice acting and is enjoying expanding his skills and experience in new ways.
As a playwright, Justen has written three plays, all of which have been produced. Most recently, The Fantastical Adventures of [Not] Being With You premiered at an off-West End venue in London, UK. Justen’s other works, Addition: An Unconventional Love Story and Selection, both had their premieres in Canada.
In 2005, Justen received his Bachelor of Arts – Drama from University of Alberta. Since then, his passion for knowledge has led him to training in areas including clown, physical theatre, dance, aerial arts, voice, and stage combat.
A desire for new challenges backed by his skills and training have also led Justen to enjoy expanding his repertoire to include experience as Vice President at a 50+ year-old theatre company; Artistic Director and Producer within his own independent company (How Far? Productions); and Designer, Facilitator, Marketer, Audition Coach, and other roles as required.
Possessing a love of language and narrative, especially any work that plays with conventions of either, Justen is always open to new and exciting challenges. Having been involved in many premiere productions as director, playwright, actor, or selection committee member, he finds new work especially exciting. Justen is constantly searching for theatre that does what other mediums can’t.
Justen’s work as a director has been described as “sharp…engaging” [Time Out London], “refreshing” [The Stage], and “witty” [Edmonton Journal].
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Writer |
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Job Titles | Writer, Director, 1st AD (Assistant Director), Creative Director, Marketing / PR, General Staff |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | Canada |