Creative Vision & Production

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Years of Experience
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Original Works/Plays & Musicals

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Collaborations and 1000’s of artists…amazing people.

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grants, awards, & funding

Overview

Brenda Varda: Crafting Innovative Theatre,
Media, and Music

Brenda Varda has transformed countless artistic visions into compelling realities, fostering collaboration and creativity among artists. Her own work ranges from solo shows, to full-length immersive plays, to musicals. In collaborations, she empowers others creativity, and has led development on numerous successful theatre and music productions that resonate deeply with audiences.

With Brenda Varda at the helm, artists flourish. Through personalized mentorship and innovative projects, her guidance pushes creative boundaries and unlocks potential. Varda’s productions have garnered acclaim, making significant impacts in the Los Angeles, and Twin Cities’ arts scene, uplifting communities and diverse voices.

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Past and Present

A Legacy of Creative Exploration and Collaboration

Brenda Varda began her artistic journey in quickly establishing herself as a versatile artist. Over the years, she has produced landmark theatre and music performances, championing the empowerment of artists. Her enduring commitment to fostering creative growth has made her a pivotal figure in the local arts landscape.

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Our Creative Community

Other Productions…

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Stolen Focus –
The Phoenix Theatre
MRAC grant

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Fables Du Theatre-
LA Theatre Awards

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Reactor:
simple, clean, efficient. Son Of Semele
CCI New Works

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Capitol Comedy:
National Tour
Music Director

NAUTILUS MUSIC THEATER – Instructor, Music Director, Collaborator – 2022- current

NMTE – New Musical Theatre Ensemble – Development Org for new works – 2024-current

BLANK THEATRE COMPANY: Artistic Committee – 2017 – 2021

               Play Selection and Creative Producing for 25 new works (yearly)

SACRED FOOLS: Company Member – 2005- 2021

               Play Selection, dramaturgy, and performance consultant, original works, music/audio, performance

FELLSWOOP PLAYWRIGHT – 2012-2021

               Playwright collective, producing solo and collaborative works

SON OF SEMELE – 2011-2019          company member, play development

COLLAB – 2010-2015   Collaborative theatre company

               Team of artists creating, developing, and producing new works: Devised process workshops
Works from group include “I Shall Comply With Your Desire””, “The Hat”, “Reactor”,   “Dressing Room, Bedroom”, “The Taste of…

UNKNOWN THEATRE – 2005-2010      
Playwrights Program: new work development for future productions
Produced reading series of new plays –  Created devised theatre working group

    COMPANY OF ANGELS –  2007-2010    –  
    Member of playwrights’ company
    24th STREET THEATRE – 2001-2005
                   Musical Director; Performer; Instructor in the schools

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