Hello, I’m Elizabeth Gelvin, an American and Australian citizen and a freelance actor and writer. I’ve built a varied career across stage, screen, and virtual performance, often under aliases such as Kim Gelvin, Kit Granger, or KG Shine Productions, collaborating with theatre companies and online communities. My work spans traditional theatre, film, and Second Life theatre, where I enjoy bringing characters to life and exploring different storytelling media. I specialize in acting, voiceover, and writing, including one-woman shows and screenplays. I love collaborative projects, mentoring emerging performers, and exploring new venues to tell compelling stories.

Elizabeth Kim Gelvin

Hello, I’m Elizabeth Gelvin, an American and Australian citizen and a freelance actor and writer. I’ve built a varied career across stage, screen, and virtual performance, often under aliases such as Kim Gelvin, Kit Granger, or KG Shine Productions, collaborating with theatre companies and online communities. My work spans traditional theatre, film, and Second Life theatre, where I enjoy bringing characters to life and exploring different storytelling media. I specialize in acting, voiceover, and writing, including one-woman shows and screenplays. I love collaborative projects, mentoring emerging performers, and exploring new venues to tell compelling stories.

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Hello, I’m Elizabeth Gelvin, an American and Australian citizen and a freelance actor and writer. I’ve built a varied career across stage, screen, and virtual performance, often under aliases such as Kim Gelvin, Kit Granger, or KG Shine Productions, collaborating with theatre companies and online communities. My work spans traditional theatre, film, and Second Life theatre, where I enjoy bringing characters to life and exploring different storytelling media.

I specialize in acting, voiceover, and writing, including one-woman shows and screenplays. I love collaborative projects, mentoring emerging performers, and exploring new venues to tell compelling stories.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Costume designer at KG Shine Productions
December 11, 2019 - Present
Narrator at Linden Endowment of the Arts & KG Shine Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 8, 2025
The Blue Boy — Narrator.
Countess at Linden Endowment of the Arts & KG Shine Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 8, 2025
Autumn Moon, an 18th Century Dracula's Tale, Virtual World Tour.
All Characters - Performer at KG Shine Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 8, 2025
Peanut Butter — Play Reading at SL8B (Second Life).
Performer multiple characters, writer, and director at KG Shine Productions
January 1, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Wizard of the North Act II — Great Aunt, Elizabeth (Daniels Dead Mother) and other roles, Impressionist Hall.
Performer at A Burning Life Festival
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
One Woman Show: Six Monologues.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Arts at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri
January 11, 1984 - August 30, 1987
Shakespeare, Poetical Playwrights from Restoration to present, and Italian Renaissance Art at Oxford University, Oxford, England
January 11, 1987 - August 19, 1987
On Camera Personality, Cold Reading and Industrial Workshops, Film Acting Seminar, and Commercial Acting at Margo Manning Casting and Acting Studio, Dallas, Texas
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Australian Writers Guild
January 1, 2000 - February 4, 2026
I became a full member in 2014
Australian Directors Guild
January 1, 2010 - February 4, 2026
I was made a full member in 2014
MEAA
January 1, 2000 - February 4, 2026
I am a full member as a freelance actress and wardrobe standby artist

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other