Multi-lingual performer, filmmaker &
theatre artist.
Music & acting teacher.
Translator.
And a wee bit of photography ...
Creative, innovative, thoughtful
Kind, compassionate and considerate
Witty and unflappable
Professional, sensitive and a joy!
Sunshine with a hint of gleeful menace!
Compelling and engaging
Welcome - Bienvenu -
Siete benvenuti - Wilkommen!
Thank you for stopping by!
Hello from the East Coast of Canada!
This seems to be where I've landed - living and working as a multi-lingual instructor, translator, and an actor, director, writer and producer of independent film and theatre.
A bit about me:
As the first born in Canada of a Northern Italian/German family, growing up in Ontario and Quebec we spoke English at home, French at school, and Italian with my grandparents. As a child I could be found with my nose glued to a tv/film screen watching early films (1880’s - 1940’s), reading the classics, or geekily conducting Beethoven’s Fifth in our basement. As a teenager, I practically spent my life on our high-school stage.
After degrees and training in music, theatre, dance, history, archaeology and interdisciplinary studies, like many, I find my life has been like a dish of noodles - full of twists and turns. Though at times quite tasty, things have not turned out exactly as expected.
A major U-Turn moment came when a dream came true, and I attended the International Workshop for the Comic Actor, led by Maestro
A. Fava. http://www.antoniofava.com/en/
After a severe case of stage fright, I decided it's time to stop hiding, and say yes to sharing!
Time to delve in, and put all my training, experience and skills into reaching out to you with projects and services - at their core, a passion for physical performance work and coaching.
Welcome to my website detailing my current areas of focus: A short Film Series, Voice over, Podcast, and a mixed-media Theatre production.
Please feel free to reach out!
My goal is to inspire and to create a safe, comforting and vibrant space for our stories - with all their fascinating, quirky twists.
Thank you for visiting!
To help you along here are some tabs for a quicker route.
In these noodle-like twists and turns, life has offered new experiences and a wide variety of skills; working in everything from Event management, creating workshops, catering, independent bookstores, to Federal Government and somehow, 15 years in national museums. (National Museums of History, War and Immigration.) I've also worked in film and theatre; as an actor, movement coach, assistant director, production assistant, and ... the list goes on. In addition to creating and performing my own shows. Yet, still I only dabbled - mainly out of fear - never taking a full commitment, plunging into the work.
Testimonials
Workshops
"Cristina has the ability to bring out the strengths of an individual
and give them the confidence
to take risks and learn new techniques.
She is seamless in her approach and easily identifies the best direction to take.
She can see the unique potential of each individual and tailors her coaching so that it addresses and supports them personally."
- Anne Cheng
Music Lessons
"I was very lucky to have Cristina as my teacher.
I learned to play piano when I was a child and had some bad habits. Cristina was able to correct my posture and hand position, while also explaining how this would benefit my playing.
In very short order, I was able to play comfortably and more accurately." -
Pat B.
Acting Experience
"She has an incredible instinct for the work and her inspired play always supports the story she is engaged in. She is a gifted and dedicated performer. She is consistently invested in improving and advancing her art and craft.
She has a unique gift and possesses great initiative, perseverance,
and professional ability." - Alix Sideris. alixsideris.com
Services
Welcome to Twist in the Knot Productions, where I offer a variety of services to help you reach your goals. My goal is to create a compelling, professional, fun and caring environment. With years of experience in teaching, workshops, acting and translation, I provide personalized, innovative services in English, French and Italian. My goal is to help you relax, reach your individual goals, and rediscover your brilliant quirkiness!
Testimonial:
"She can see the unique potential of each individual and tailors her coaching so that it addresses and supports them personally." - A.C.
More details will be added soon.
For now feel free to contact us directly by clicking the tabs.
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Qualifications
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Projects
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"I started voice lessons with Cristina because I wanted to strengthen my upper register and increase my confidence.
Not only did we achieve these goals, but we had so much fun working on it.
Now we work on piano as well as voice and are still having fun!"
- Rebecca Norris
