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BFA Acting
Nicole is excited to explore performance creation in Vancouver and her home city of Toronto. Other training: VAS; AADA (NYC). For UBC: The Wolves (#11), The Parliament of the Birds (Duck), Coriolanus (Cominius), Naked Cinema: Barstool (Lindsay), Commedia: What’s Wrong With Frank? (Il Dottore).
What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?
The Wolves was one of the most inspiring artistic experiences I have ever had. I learned an entirely new skill (soccer), helped build such a strong team with the cast and crew, and had immense amounts of fun doing it all.
What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?
I am interested in representing strong, feminist voices and narratives on both the stage and screen. I see myself continuing to learn and develop leadership skills within the industry, including a focus on directing and writing.
What is your dream role?
I’d love to play something fantastical—like a witch, vampire, superhero (or villain)… I think it would be creatively fulfilling to help build a world of more nuanced possibilities than our own.
Who is your favourite playwright?
I’m not sure I have a favourite, but lately I have been enjoying the works of Canadian artists Erin Shields and Karen Hines. I’ve also always been a huge Shakespeare nerd.
What are some of your special skills?
I like sailing, swimming, playing volleyball, and baking for other people because I’m good at it but I don’t like sugar.
Who would you most like to have dinner with?
Sarah Polley. She’s such an incredible multidisciplinary creator, spanning documentary, film, novel… I’m also interested in how her directing is challenging production standards & structures that have historically made the industry less accessible for women.
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