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Kristina Friedgen

Acting Coach, Director, Actor, Teacher, Choreographer

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A resident of the DC Metro area for almost two decades, Kristina teaches theatre and dance at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School where she is also the Artistic Director of the Good Counsel Theatre Company. In addition to her work at the school, Kristina recently became Education Director for Young Artists of America.  When not working with YAA or GCTC, Kristina freelance directs and choreographs at different community and educational theatres across the DC Metro area--from Alexandria to Annapolis. She has also worked professionally as an assistant director with The Olney Theatre Center, Roundhouse Theatre Company, ATMTC, and Signature Theatre. Kristina earned her BA in Theatre from the University of Maryland and her Certificate in Teaching from Notre Dame of Maryland.

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As a director and choreographer I tackle storytelling from a myriad of perspectives, styles, and themes. I seek work that challenges me intellectually and artistically, and I strive to motivate my audience to reflect on their own experiences and understandings of the plays they see. When working with actors and designers, I believe in the collaborative nature of theatre. Much like a captain steering a ship, I cannot create my art alone. Indeed I rely on the talents and input of other artists to complete my vision of any show.

"The Prologue Year, Director, Methods, Notes from Life, Teacher, Theatre | 7.17.18

I Begin [something happens] I End.

Last week I had the privilege of studying with Tectonic Theatre Project in New York…
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Actor, In Rehearsal, Theatre | 6.14.17

On Stage: Becoming Marta in Company

Getting under Marta’s skin and discovering what makes her tick was an intimidating challenge that has…
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Director, Director's Notes, Theatre | 6.12.17

Directors Note: Titanic

GCTC's cast of Titanic stand on the deck of the ship in the opening number "Farewell Titanic"

Godspeed Titanic In every age mankind attempts to fabricate great works, at once magnificent and…
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Director, Teacher | 4.10.16

Director’s Note: Taming of the Shrew

At Good Counsel Theatre Company, we’ve pushed the boundaries on what it means to produce…
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Director, Director's Notes, Teacher, Theatre | 4.10.16

Director’s Note: Into the Woods

This year Good Counsel Theatre Company has explored non-traditional theatre spaces in both of our…
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Acting Coach, Advice, Director, Teacher, Theatre | 2.20.16

Opportunity is NOT a lengthy visitor

A couple of weeks ago at OnStage Blog, I came across an article entitled, “Dear Theatre…
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A resident of the DC Metro area for almost two decades, Kristina teaches theatre and dance at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. Kristina also works as the Education Director for Young Artists of America.

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