Brenda Varda
Theatre writer, composer, musical director, and educator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Summary
Versatile theatre-maker who writes, composes, directs and performs across new works and revivals. brendavarda+2
Experienced musical director and accompanist for regional and touring productions, with recent credits in Minneapolis and national comedy tours. broadwayworld+2
Educator and coach who integrates psychology and creative practice, teaching courses and workshops on psychology of performance, creative writing, and voice. filmnorth+2
Founder and leader of development initiatives for writers and creators, building spaces (Wordspace) and programs that support new work in media and live performance. brendavarda+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Alice Through the Wormhole
January 1, 2015Original musical for which Varda served as writer-composer-lyricist and musical director (Caltech presentation); example of her interdisciplinary work in music and theatre.
Liquid (full-length play)
January 1, 2009Full-length play produced at Unknown Theatre (Summer 2009); part of Varda's body of long-form theatrical writing.
Fables du Theatre
January 1, 2008MFA thesis work presented as a fantasy of three theatrical fables produced in collaboration with an imagined theatre company; produced at Unknown Theatre and nominated for an LA Weekly Award.