Franziska Glen (she/her) is a theatre maker and arts educator living in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. She is co-founder of Gale Force Theatre and is interested in form-bending theatre for young audiences and outdoor performance. She has worked and collaborated with River Clyde Arts, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Ship’s Theatre Company, Satellite Théâtre, and North Barn Theatre as a designer, director, actor, puppeteer and general schlepper. Most recently she co-directed Icarus, Falling of Birds, a large-scale outdoor performance of poetry featuring a string trio, a youth ensemble and giant puppets. As of September 2026 she will be the Theatre Nova Scotia Drama Fest coordinator. She is drawn to creating thoughtful and joyful theatre with students and in engaging rural communities in Nova Scotia with art and performance.
Workshop Offerings:
Introduction to Collaborative Creation
Grades 8-12
One class at a time
1h-3h, one session or multiple
Instead of making a play from an already written text, we will create our own! We will guide students to create their own play through movement, storytelling and structured improvised scenes. This is great for students that lock up when face to face with text.
Creating Characters
Grades 4-9
One class at a time 1h-3h
One session or multiple
Through improv games, drawing, and world building we will create unique characters for every student! If booked as multiple sessions, we will also create costumes and props with cardboard, fabric and paint.
Fun Drama Games!
Grades 4-12
One class at at time
30m-1h, one or multiple sessions
Introduce your class to a series of fun drama games that practice character creation, scene work, improv and storytelling! This workshop will get your students up on their feet working creatively together.
In Class or Extracurricular Support
Grades 4-12
One or multiple sessions
Can support your school plays, extracurricular drama programs,clubs or any other class projects. This could be in direction, specific scene work, costume building or the creation of a new play.
