Cover Photo by Brent Chappell
CURRICULUM VITAE
POETRY PRODUCTIONS & FEATURES
Producer/Performer, LOVEbirds in Mexico, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (Nov 2022)
Producer/Performer, A Day in Lochmaben, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (Jan 2020)
Producer/Performer, Autumn in Sherwood Park, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (Oct 2019)
Co-producer/Performer, Howl : A Works in Progress Showing, full length stage show, Saskatoon SK: PAVED Arts (May 2019)
Producer/Performer, Piping Plover Poetry, full length poetry show and presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Academy of Music (Jan 2019)
Producer/Performer, Meet Us In St. Louis, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Nov 2017)
Featured Poet, Performers Cafe, Moose Jaw Pride, Moose Jaw SK: Moose Jaw Cultural Centre (May 2017)
Producer/Performer, Poetryland, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Sep 2016)
Featured Poet, Write Out Loud, Saskatoon SK: Honey Bun Cafe (Feb 2016)
Producer/Performer, LOVEbirds, full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Jan 2016)
Co-producer/Performer, Nature Nurtured, full length variety show fundraiser, Saskatoon SK: Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon (Apr 2015)
Featured Poet, It's Queerly Poetry, Saskatoon SK: University of Saskatchewan (Feb 2015)
Featured Poet, Poetry Night at Station Arts Centre, Rosthern SK: Station Arts Centre (Jun 2014)
Featured Poet, Word Up Wednesday, Regina SK: Creative City Centre (Jun 2014)
Producer/Performer, Coming Out (of my mouth), full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Roxy Theatre (Jun 2014)
Producer/Performer, The Ugly Ducklings, full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Apr 2014)
Producer/Performer/Photographer, The Nature of Rhyme: a photo-poetry exhibit, Saskatoon SK: Meewasin Valley Centre (Mar/Apr 2014)
Featured Poet, Tonight it's Poetry, Saskatoon SK: Lydia's Pub (Jul 2013)
Producer/Performer, Wings & Tales: the poetry of supernatural beings, full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Apr 2013)
Producer/Performer, Thirteen Roses (13 acts about love & getting lucky), full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Apr 2012)
Featured Poet, Poetry Live!, Prince Edward County Public Library, Picton ON: Public Library (Jan 2012)
Producer/Performer, A Day in Lochmaben, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (Jan 2020)
Producer/Performer, Autumn in Sherwood Park, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (Oct 2019)
Co-producer/Performer, Howl : A Works in Progress Showing, full length stage show, Saskatoon SK: PAVED Arts (May 2019)
Producer/Performer, Piping Plover Poetry, full length poetry show and presentation, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Academy of Music (Jan 2019)
Producer/Performer, Meet Us In St. Louis, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Nov 2017)
Featured Poet, Performers Cafe, Moose Jaw Pride, Moose Jaw SK: Moose Jaw Cultural Centre (May 2017)
Producer/Performer, Poetryland, full length poetry and travel presentation, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Sep 2016)
Featured Poet, Write Out Loud, Saskatoon SK: Honey Bun Cafe (Feb 2016)
Producer/Performer, LOVEbirds, full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Jan 2016)
Co-producer/Performer, Nature Nurtured, full length variety show fundraiser, Saskatoon SK: Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon (Apr 2015)
Featured Poet, It's Queerly Poetry, Saskatoon SK: University of Saskatchewan (Feb 2015)
Featured Poet, Poetry Night at Station Arts Centre, Rosthern SK: Station Arts Centre (Jun 2014)
Featured Poet, Word Up Wednesday, Regina SK: Creative City Centre (Jun 2014)
Producer/Performer, Coming Out (of my mouth), full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Roxy Theatre (Jun 2014)
Producer/Performer, The Ugly Ducklings, full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Apr 2014)
Producer/Performer/Photographer, The Nature of Rhyme: a photo-poetry exhibit, Saskatoon SK: Meewasin Valley Centre (Mar/Apr 2014)
Featured Poet, Tonight it's Poetry, Saskatoon SK: Lydia's Pub (Jul 2013)
Producer/Performer, Wings & Tales: the poetry of supernatural beings, full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Apr 2013)
Producer/Performer, Thirteen Roses (13 acts about love & getting lucky), full length theatrical poetry production, Saskatoon SK: Free Flow Dance Centre (Apr 2012)
Featured Poet, Poetry Live!, Prince Edward County Public Library, Picton ON: Public Library (Jan 2012)
POETRY PERFORMANCES - NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
Guest Performer, Rosebud Burlesque, Dekker Centre for Performing Arts, North Battleford, SK (May 2023)
Guest Poet, Writings on the Wall, Nashville TN: Atmalogy (Jan 2017)
Guest Performer, Dawgs & Divas, Rosebud Burlesque, Lakeland Humane Society, Cold Lake AB: Agriplex (Feb 2015)
Guest Poet, Ness Creek Music Festival, Ness Creek SK (Jul 2014)
Guest Performer, Edmonton Burlesque Festival, Edmonton AB: Pawn Shop (Oct 2013)
Guest Performer, Horrible Histories! A Burlesque Show, The Storyville Starlettes, New Orleans LA: Hi-Ho Lounge (Jan 2013)
Guest Poet, Performatorium, Queer City Cinema, Regina SK: Artesian (Jan 2013)
Guest Poet, The Movable Feast: Live Art House Party #2, Curtain Razors, Regina SK: Artesian (Nov 2012)
Guest Performer, Fiddler of the Apes, Lunacy Cabaret, Toronto ON: Zero Gravity (Feb 2012)
Guest Performer, Tits for Tots, Great Canadian Burlesque, Toronto ON: Comedy Bar (Dec 2011)
Guest Performer, Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, Rosebud Burlesque, Vancouver BC: Rickshaw Theatre (May 2010)
Guest Poet, Writings on the Wall, Nashville TN: Atmalogy (Jan 2017)
Guest Performer, Dawgs & Divas, Rosebud Burlesque, Lakeland Humane Society, Cold Lake AB: Agriplex (Feb 2015)
Guest Poet, Ness Creek Music Festival, Ness Creek SK (Jul 2014)
Guest Performer, Edmonton Burlesque Festival, Edmonton AB: Pawn Shop (Oct 2013)
Guest Performer, Horrible Histories! A Burlesque Show, The Storyville Starlettes, New Orleans LA: Hi-Ho Lounge (Jan 2013)
Guest Poet, Performatorium, Queer City Cinema, Regina SK: Artesian (Jan 2013)
Guest Poet, The Movable Feast: Live Art House Party #2, Curtain Razors, Regina SK: Artesian (Nov 2012)
Guest Performer, Fiddler of the Apes, Lunacy Cabaret, Toronto ON: Zero Gravity (Feb 2012)
Guest Performer, Tits for Tots, Great Canadian Burlesque, Toronto ON: Comedy Bar (Dec 2011)
Guest Performer, Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, Rosebud Burlesque, Vancouver BC: Rickshaw Theatre (May 2010)
SELECTED POETRY PERFORMANCES - SASKATOON, SK
Oct 2023 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jul 2023 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jul 2023 Lucas Crawford Launching Muster Points, McNally Robinson
Apr 2023 Naughty Bingo, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2023 Listen for Spring at the Swale, Swale Watchers, Northeast Swale
Sep 2022 Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival, Broadway Theatre
Jul 2022 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Aug 2021 John Rayner Community Series, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Jul 2021 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jul 2020 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Apr 2020 International Dance Week 2020 Online!, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, online event
Apr 2020 Pandemic Poetry Live, Saskatchewan Writer's Guild and UR Pride Centre, online event
Feb 2020 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2019 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2019 Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival, Broadway Theatre
Sep 2019 Ancient Elements, The Refinery
Jul 2019 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Feb 2019 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jan 2019 Fundraiser for LSWR, Menagerie Burlesque, Saskatoon Academy of Music
Dec 2018 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2018 Canadian Storytelling Night - Running Deep, Saskatoon Storytellers' Guild, Saskatoon Academy of Music
Oct 2018 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Sep 2018 WiP New Dance Series, Howl Collective, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2018 Under the Fringe, Rosebud Burlesque, Broadway Theatre
Jul 2018 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Feb 2018 Death by Chocolate, Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon
Feb 2018 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Sep 2017 The Rosebud Spectacular, Rosebud Burlesque, Persephone Theatre
Jul 2017 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
May 2017 Gone But Not Forgotten, Rosebud Burlesque, Persephone Theatre
Apr 2017 Body Paint Cabaret, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Mar 2017 World Storytelling Day Concert, Saskatoon Storyteller's Guild, The Refinery
Feb 2017 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2016 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2016 The Rosebuds do Clue, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Nov 2016 Traditional Long Form Burlesque Show, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2016 Queerly Poetry, The Pride Centre/Tonight it's Poetry, Louis' Loft
Aug 2016 Rosebuds Through Time, Rosebud Burlesque, Broadway Theatre
Jul 2016 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2016 Tapestry of the Tribes, Desert Beats Belly Dance, Broadway Theatre
May 2016 The Rosebuds do Clue, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2016 Wearable Art 2 Exhibition Reception, Saskatchewan Craft Council
Feb 2016 Death by Chocolate, Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon
Feb 2016 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jan 2016 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2015 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2015 Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala, Roxy Theatre
Oct 2015 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Sep 2015 Culture Days, City of Saskatoon, Mayfair Branch Library
Jul 2015 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2015 Thrive, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2015 Gay Latte, Saskatoon Diversity Network, Saskatoon Public Library
May 2015 Tightrope, Tightrope Collective, The Refinery
May 2015 Mona's Diner, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2015 Smuggler's Ball, Saskatoon Lindy Hop, Third Avenue United Church
Apr 2015 ¡ARTE!, Alma Flamenca, Castle Theatre
Mar 2015 Pink Revolution Poetry Night, Avenue Community Centre
Mar 2015 Breaking the Silence Conference, University of Saskatchewan
Jan 2015 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2014 GSA Gathering of Diversity, Write Out Loud, Bedford Road Collegiate
Oct 2014 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2014 Poema Flamenco, Alma Flamenca, The Bassment
Aug 2014 Dance on the Saskatchewan, Dance Saskatchewan, Shakespeare Tent
Jul 2014 Sketchy Safari, Dr. Sketchy's, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jun 2014 Artful Gay Latte, Saskatoon Diversity Network, Saskatoon Public Library
May 2014 Literally Burlesque, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
May 2014 Jane's Walk Soundwalk, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Saskatoon Farmer's Market
Apr 2014 Foodgasm, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2014 Sweet and Savoury Soiree, Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon
Feb 2014 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2014 After Dark: An Evening of Art and Poetry, USSU Help Centre, Louis' Loft
Dec 2013 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2013 Burlesque on Broadway!, Rosebud Burlesque, Broadway Theatre
Oct 2013 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Sep 2013 I WON'T Grow Up- An all ages DRAG Extravaganza!, Culture Days, Paved Arts
Sep 2013 Readings in the Market, Saskatchewan Writers' Guild, Saskatoon Farmers' Market
Aug 2013 The Spontaneous Dancer, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Mendel Art Gallery
Jul 2013 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2013 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Mar 2013, World Storytelling Day Faire For All Ages, Saskatoon Storytellers' Guild, Saskatoon Public Library
Mar 2013 Naughty Bingo, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2013 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2013 Carnival of Sex, University of Saskatchewan, Louis' Pub
Dec 2012 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Oct 2012 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, La Troupe Du Jour
Oct 2012 Queer & Allies Poetry Showcase, The Last Word: Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, Lydia's Pub
Sep 2012 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2012 Best of the 'Buds, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jun 2012 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2012 Mosaic, Saskatoon Diversity Network, Albert Community Centre
Jun 2012 Gay Latte, Camp Fyrefly, McNally Robinson
Jun 2012 Queer and Allies Poetry Showcase, The Last Word: Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, Lydia's Pub
May 2012 MORPH, Paved Arts
May 2012 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2012 The Sexedellic 60s, Rosebud Burlesque, La Troupe Du Jour
Feb 2012 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2012 Eat Your Art Out, Judy Garland, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2011 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2011 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2011 Feathers and Fringe, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jun 2011 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2011 Gay Latte, Camp Fyrefly, McNally Robinson
May 2011 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2011 A Salute to the 40s, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Nov 2010 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2010 Naughty Nautical Night, Dr. Sketchy's, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2010 Alice in Burlesqueland, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jun 2010 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Mar 2010 Happy Endings, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jan 2010 Burning Man Film Festival, SK Burners, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jan 2010 Lugo, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Mendel Art Gallery
Jul 2023 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jul 2023 Lucas Crawford Launching Muster Points, McNally Robinson
Apr 2023 Naughty Bingo, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2023 Listen for Spring at the Swale, Swale Watchers, Northeast Swale
Sep 2022 Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival, Broadway Theatre
Jul 2022 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Aug 2021 John Rayner Community Series, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Jul 2021 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jul 2020 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Apr 2020 International Dance Week 2020 Online!, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, online event
Apr 2020 Pandemic Poetry Live, Saskatchewan Writer's Guild and UR Pride Centre, online event
Feb 2020 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2019 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2019 Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival, Broadway Theatre
Sep 2019 Ancient Elements, The Refinery
Jul 2019 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Feb 2019 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jan 2019 Fundraiser for LSWR, Menagerie Burlesque, Saskatoon Academy of Music
Dec 2018 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2018 Canadian Storytelling Night - Running Deep, Saskatoon Storytellers' Guild, Saskatoon Academy of Music
Oct 2018 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Sep 2018 WiP New Dance Series, Howl Collective, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2018 Under the Fringe, Rosebud Burlesque, Broadway Theatre
Jul 2018 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Feb 2018 Death by Chocolate, Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon
Feb 2018 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Sep 2017 The Rosebud Spectacular, Rosebud Burlesque, Persephone Theatre
Jul 2017 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
May 2017 Gone But Not Forgotten, Rosebud Burlesque, Persephone Theatre
Apr 2017 Body Paint Cabaret, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Mar 2017 World Storytelling Day Concert, Saskatoon Storyteller's Guild, The Refinery
Feb 2017 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2016 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2016 The Rosebuds do Clue, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Nov 2016 Traditional Long Form Burlesque Show, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2016 Queerly Poetry, The Pride Centre/Tonight it's Poetry, Louis' Loft
Aug 2016 Rosebuds Through Time, Rosebud Burlesque, Broadway Theatre
Jul 2016 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2016 Tapestry of the Tribes, Desert Beats Belly Dance, Broadway Theatre
May 2016 The Rosebuds do Clue, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2016 Wearable Art 2 Exhibition Reception, Saskatchewan Craft Council
Feb 2016 Death by Chocolate, Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon
Feb 2016 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jan 2016 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2015 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2015 Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala, Roxy Theatre
Oct 2015 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Sep 2015 Culture Days, City of Saskatoon, Mayfair Branch Library
Jul 2015 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2015 Thrive, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2015 Gay Latte, Saskatoon Diversity Network, Saskatoon Public Library
May 2015 Tightrope, Tightrope Collective, The Refinery
May 2015 Mona's Diner, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2015 Smuggler's Ball, Saskatoon Lindy Hop, Third Avenue United Church
Apr 2015 ¡ARTE!, Alma Flamenca, Castle Theatre
Mar 2015 Pink Revolution Poetry Night, Avenue Community Centre
Mar 2015 Breaking the Silence Conference, University of Saskatchewan
Jan 2015 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Dec 2014 GSA Gathering of Diversity, Write Out Loud, Bedford Road Collegiate
Oct 2014 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2014 Poema Flamenco, Alma Flamenca, The Bassment
Aug 2014 Dance on the Saskatchewan, Dance Saskatchewan, Shakespeare Tent
Jul 2014 Sketchy Safari, Dr. Sketchy's, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jun 2014 Artful Gay Latte, Saskatoon Diversity Network, Saskatoon Public Library
May 2014 Literally Burlesque, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
May 2014 Jane's Walk Soundwalk, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Saskatoon Farmer's Market
Apr 2014 Foodgasm, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2014 Sweet and Savoury Soiree, Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon
Feb 2014 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2014 After Dark: An Evening of Art and Poetry, USSU Help Centre, Louis' Loft
Dec 2013 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2013 Burlesque on Broadway!, Rosebud Burlesque, Broadway Theatre
Oct 2013 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Sep 2013 I WON'T Grow Up- An all ages DRAG Extravaganza!, Culture Days, Paved Arts
Sep 2013 Readings in the Market, Saskatchewan Writers' Guild, Saskatoon Farmers' Market
Aug 2013 The Spontaneous Dancer, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Mendel Art Gallery
Jul 2013 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2013 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Mar 2013, World Storytelling Day Faire For All Ages, Saskatoon Storytellers' Guild, Saskatoon Public Library
Mar 2013 Naughty Bingo, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2013 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2013 Carnival of Sex, University of Saskatchewan, Louis' Pub
Dec 2012 Rosebud XXXmas Spectacular!, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Oct 2012 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, La Troupe Du Jour
Oct 2012 Queer & Allies Poetry Showcase, The Last Word: Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, Lydia's Pub
Sep 2012 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2012 Best of the 'Buds, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jun 2012 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2012 Mosaic, Saskatoon Diversity Network, Albert Community Centre
Jun 2012 Gay Latte, Camp Fyrefly, McNally Robinson
Jun 2012 Queer and Allies Poetry Showcase, The Last Word: Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, Lydia's Pub
May 2012 MORPH, Paved Arts
May 2012 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2012 The Sexedellic 60s, Rosebud Burlesque, La Troupe Du Jour
Feb 2012 Bouquet of Rosebuds, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Feb 2012 Eat Your Art Out, Judy Garland, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2011 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Oct 2011 Peek-A-Boo, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2011 Feathers and Fringe, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jun 2011 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Jun 2011 Gay Latte, Camp Fyrefly, McNally Robinson
May 2011 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Apr 2011 A Salute to the 40s, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Nov 2010 Rosebud Variety Night, Rosebud Burlesque, Free Flow Dance Centre
Nov 2010 Naughty Nautical Night, Dr. Sketchy's, Free Flow Dance Centre
Aug 2010 Alice in Burlesqueland, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jun 2010 Back Alley Antics, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company
Mar 2010 Happy Endings, Rosebud Burlesque, The Refinery
Jan 2010 Burning Man Film Festival, SK Burners, Free Flow Dance Centre
Jan 2010 Lugo, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company, Mendel Art Gallery
OTHER HONOURS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Guest Presenter, Fridays at Two, Saskatoon Public Library (Feb 2019)
Guest Presenter, Thursdays at Mayfair, Saskatoon Public Library (Feb 2019)
Guest Presenter, Tuesdays at Alice Turner, Saskatoon Public Library (Jan 2019)
Organizer/Host, Wes Funk Memorial Pride Latte, Saskatoon Public Library (Jun 2018)
Organizer/Host, Wes Funk Memorial Pride Latte, Saskatoon Public Library (Jun 2017)
Guest Presenter, Widow Support Group, St Martin's United Church (May 2017)
Guest Presenter, Fridays at Two, Saskatoon Public Library (Nov 2016)
Guest Writer, Lit' Happens, Shaw Cable (Jun 2016)
Organizer/Host, Pride Latte, Saskatoon Public Library (Jun 2016)
Workshop Leader, Defining the Why, Free Flow Dance Centre (May 2016)
Workshop Leader, Writing Our Bodies, USSU Women's Centre (Mar 2015)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Broadway Theatre (May 2014)
Second Runner-up in "Best Poet" category, Best of Saskatoon 2013, Planet S Magazine (Nov 2013)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Semi-finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Lydia's Pub (May 2013)
Runner-up in "Best Poet" category, Best of Saskatoon 2012, Planet S Magazine (Oct 2012)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Lydia's Pub (May 2012)
Recipient of the Rising Star Award, Rosebud Burlesque (Nov 2011)
Guest Writer, Lit' Happens, Shaw Cable (Sep 2011)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Semi-finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Lydia's Pub (May 2010)
Guest Writer/Reader, Rainbow Radio, CFCR Saskatoon Community Radio (2010)
Guest Presenter, Thursdays at Mayfair, Saskatoon Public Library (Feb 2019)
Guest Presenter, Tuesdays at Alice Turner, Saskatoon Public Library (Jan 2019)
Organizer/Host, Wes Funk Memorial Pride Latte, Saskatoon Public Library (Jun 2018)
Organizer/Host, Wes Funk Memorial Pride Latte, Saskatoon Public Library (Jun 2017)
Guest Presenter, Widow Support Group, St Martin's United Church (May 2017)
Guest Presenter, Fridays at Two, Saskatoon Public Library (Nov 2016)
Guest Writer, Lit' Happens, Shaw Cable (Jun 2016)
Organizer/Host, Pride Latte, Saskatoon Public Library (Jun 2016)
Workshop Leader, Defining the Why, Free Flow Dance Centre (May 2016)
Workshop Leader, Writing Our Bodies, USSU Women's Centre (Mar 2015)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Broadway Theatre (May 2014)
Second Runner-up in "Best Poet" category, Best of Saskatoon 2013, Planet S Magazine (Nov 2013)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Semi-finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Lydia's Pub (May 2013)
Runner-up in "Best Poet" category, Best of Saskatoon 2012, Planet S Magazine (Oct 2012)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Lydia's Pub (May 2012)
Recipient of the Rising Star Award, Rosebud Burlesque (Nov 2011)
Guest Writer, Lit' Happens, Shaw Cable (Sep 2011)
Saskatoon Poetry Slam Semi-finalist, Tonight it's Poetry, Lydia's Pub (May 2010)
Guest Writer/Reader, Rainbow Radio, CFCR Saskatoon Community Radio (2010)
PUBLICATIONS
Print Format:
2023 - "At Pactola Lake with My Boyfriend" published by The Dance Current
2006 - 2020 - Corby.Cards greeting cards, self-published
2017 - "Basic Training for Astronauts, Chapter CDX" published by Tonight it's Poetry's Poetry All Over the Floor
2013 - Thirteen Roses, self-published chapbook
2009 - The Monster of Quinte's Bay, self-published chapbook
Web magazine publications include Spaceports & Spidersilks, The Epistle, and Clean Sheets (2009-2018). His work was also selected for 100 Days, 100 Poems by the Saskatoon Public Library (2006).
Under pseudonym R.J. Bradshaw, Ryan's short fiction has been printed in multiple anthologies, including publications by Cleis Press, Starbooks Press and QueeredFiction (2009-2011).
His non-fiction has been published in The Dance Current (2021-2024) and Lake Country Magazine (2010).
2023 - "At Pactola Lake with My Boyfriend" published by The Dance Current
2006 - 2020 - Corby.Cards greeting cards, self-published
2017 - "Basic Training for Astronauts, Chapter CDX" published by Tonight it's Poetry's Poetry All Over the Floor
2013 - Thirteen Roses, self-published chapbook
2009 - The Monster of Quinte's Bay, self-published chapbook
Web magazine publications include Spaceports & Spidersilks, The Epistle, and Clean Sheets (2009-2018). His work was also selected for 100 Days, 100 Poems by the Saskatoon Public Library (2006).
Under pseudonym R.J. Bradshaw, Ryan's short fiction has been printed in multiple anthologies, including publications by Cleis Press, Starbooks Press and QueeredFiction (2009-2011).
His non-fiction has been published in The Dance Current (2021-2024) and Lake Country Magazine (2010).
ARTIST RETREATS
Silver Birch Oasis, Sherwood Park, Alberta, 5 days (Sep 2018)
Self-created Writing Retreat, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 8 days (Jan 2017)
Wellspring House, Ashfield, Massachusetts, USA, 5 days (Sep 2015)
Gamli Skóli, Hrisey, Iceland, 2 months (Feb/Mar 2011)
Herhúsið, Siglufjörður, Iceland, 1 month (Jan 2011)
Self-created Writing Retreat, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 8 days (Jan 2017)
Wellspring House, Ashfield, Massachusetts, USA, 5 days (Sep 2015)
Gamli Skóli, Hrisey, Iceland, 2 months (Feb/Mar 2011)
Herhúsið, Siglufjörður, Iceland, 1 month (Jan 2011)
RELEVANT EDUCATION
Meetings with Mentor Michael Diakuw, Storyteller and Puppeteer (Apr 2013-Present)
Poetry: How to Read a Poem, 4 week online course, University of York via FutureLearn (Aug/Sep 2020)
Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process, 2 week online course, University of Reading via FutureLearn (Apr 2020)
Effective Fundraising and Leadership in Arts and Culture, 2 week online course, University of Leeds via FutureLearn (Nov 2018)
William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place, 4 week online course, Lancaster University via FutureLearn (Sep 2018)
How To Make A Poem, 3 week online course, Manchester Metropolitan University via FutureLearn (May/Jun 2018)
Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy, 3 week online course, University of Glasgow via FutureLearn (Oct/Nov 2017)
Arts Entrepreneurship & Business Development Course, Saskatchewan Arts Board in partnership with Creative Saskatchewan (Jan/Feb 2016)
Choreography 101, 2 hour workshop with Jackie Latendresse (Nov 2015)
Writing the Moment, 4 week online poetry workshop with Carlo Matos, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative (Aug 2015)
Poetry & Cinema, 4 week online poetry workshop with Alexandra van de Kamp, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative (Apr 2015)
Writing for Children & Young Adults, 5 hour writing workshop with Brenda Baker, Warman SK: Warman Library (Mar 2015)
The Living Object, 2 day puppet workshop with Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Saskatoon SK: Persephone Theatre (Feb 2014)
Acting Burlesque, 2 hour acting workshop with Tigger -The Original Mr. Exotic World, Edmonton AB: Edmonton Burlesque Festival (Oct 2013)
Improvisational poetry workshop with Dave Morris, Saskatoon SK: Tonight it's Poetry (Apr 2013)
Poetry Writing Workshop: Illuminating Our Interspecies Relationships, 2 hour poetry workshop with Taylor Leedahl, Saskatoon SK: Tonight it's Poetry (Mar 2013)
With Words Tanka Course, 2 month online poetry workshop with Alan Summers, With Words (Oct 2012)
Rattling the Cage: Forms & Repetition, 4 week online poetry workshop with Joshua Davis, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative (Aug 2012)
Witchcraft for the Paranormal Writer, 5 day online fiction writing workshop with Deborah Blake (Jul 2012)
Meetings with John Barton, Writer in Residence, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (2009)
Storytelling workshop with Judith Benninger, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (2009)
Certificate in Makeup Artistry, Saskatoon SK: The Makeup Studio (2007)
Certificate in Care Clowning, Saskatoon SK: Royal University Hospital (2002)
Ontario Academic Credits in Dramatic Arts, Writer's Craft and English, Trenton ON: St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (1998)
Poetry: How to Read a Poem, 4 week online course, University of York via FutureLearn (Aug/Sep 2020)
Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process, 2 week online course, University of Reading via FutureLearn (Apr 2020)
Effective Fundraising and Leadership in Arts and Culture, 2 week online course, University of Leeds via FutureLearn (Nov 2018)
William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place, 4 week online course, Lancaster University via FutureLearn (Sep 2018)
How To Make A Poem, 3 week online course, Manchester Metropolitan University via FutureLearn (May/Jun 2018)
Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy, 3 week online course, University of Glasgow via FutureLearn (Oct/Nov 2017)
Arts Entrepreneurship & Business Development Course, Saskatchewan Arts Board in partnership with Creative Saskatchewan (Jan/Feb 2016)
Choreography 101, 2 hour workshop with Jackie Latendresse (Nov 2015)
Writing the Moment, 4 week online poetry workshop with Carlo Matos, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative (Aug 2015)
Poetry & Cinema, 4 week online poetry workshop with Alexandra van de Kamp, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative (Apr 2015)
Writing for Children & Young Adults, 5 hour writing workshop with Brenda Baker, Warman SK: Warman Library (Mar 2015)
The Living Object, 2 day puppet workshop with Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Saskatoon SK: Persephone Theatre (Feb 2014)
Acting Burlesque, 2 hour acting workshop with Tigger -The Original Mr. Exotic World, Edmonton AB: Edmonton Burlesque Festival (Oct 2013)
Improvisational poetry workshop with Dave Morris, Saskatoon SK: Tonight it's Poetry (Apr 2013)
Poetry Writing Workshop: Illuminating Our Interspecies Relationships, 2 hour poetry workshop with Taylor Leedahl, Saskatoon SK: Tonight it's Poetry (Mar 2013)
With Words Tanka Course, 2 month online poetry workshop with Alan Summers, With Words (Oct 2012)
Rattling the Cage: Forms & Repetition, 4 week online poetry workshop with Joshua Davis, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative (Aug 2012)
Witchcraft for the Paranormal Writer, 5 day online fiction writing workshop with Deborah Blake (Jul 2012)
Meetings with John Barton, Writer in Residence, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (2009)
Storytelling workshop with Judith Benninger, Saskatoon SK: Saskatoon Public Library (2009)
Certificate in Makeup Artistry, Saskatoon SK: The Makeup Studio (2007)
Certificate in Care Clowning, Saskatoon SK: Royal University Hospital (2002)
Ontario Academic Credits in Dramatic Arts, Writer's Craft and English, Trenton ON: St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (1998)
OTHER PERFORMANCE ARTS
Ryan began performing as a drag artist in 2002 for Diva's Club and for The Rosebud Burlesque Club in 2006. In 2010, he became a troupe member with The Rosebud Burlesque Club, mainly as a performance poet, but also as a dancer with both male and female personas (Conrad and Connie Fusion).
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Producer, Theatrical Poetry Stage Productions (2012-Present)
Responsibilities include: event development and organizing, event promotion, designing promotional materials and programs, performing, setting show orders, holding auditions and providing constructive feedback, selecting and organizing a cast of performers, leading meetings, volunteer coordination, and management of finances and transactions.
Troupe Member, Rosebud Burlesque Club (2010-Present)
Responsibilities include: frequent stage performances, promoting upcoming events, providing constructive feedback at auditions, volunteer coordination, and representing the club at national and international burlesque festivals and events.
Owner/Manager, Corby.Cards (2006-2020)
Responsibilities include: writing, designing, self-publishing, marketing and distributing a line of greeting cards and chapbooks.
Administrative Assistant, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company (2008-2011)
Responsibilities included: assisting the Artistic Director in the organization of dance and fundraising events, organizing dance workshops, emceeing dance events, volunteer coordination, soliciting donations, grant writing, bookkeeping, and designing event posters, programs and advertisements.
Responsibilities include: event development and organizing, event promotion, designing promotional materials and programs, performing, setting show orders, holding auditions and providing constructive feedback, selecting and organizing a cast of performers, leading meetings, volunteer coordination, and management of finances and transactions.
Troupe Member, Rosebud Burlesque Club (2010-Present)
Responsibilities include: frequent stage performances, promoting upcoming events, providing constructive feedback at auditions, volunteer coordination, and representing the club at national and international burlesque festivals and events.
Owner/Manager, Corby.Cards (2006-2020)
Responsibilities include: writing, designing, self-publishing, marketing and distributing a line of greeting cards and chapbooks.
Administrative Assistant, Free Flow Dance Theatre Company (2008-2011)
Responsibilities included: assisting the Artistic Director in the organization of dance and fundraising events, organizing dance workshops, emceeing dance events, volunteer coordination, soliciting donations, grant writing, bookkeeping, and designing event posters, programs and advertisements.