Susanna Bezooyen

Through the gift of empathy and my skill at script writing I create original, grounded, yet morally elevated stories for youth to adults, As a consultant I use that empathy and technical skill to help others dramatize their stories saving them potentially months, if not years, of wasted writing time. I can also help save up to millions of dollars in production costs by getting the story focused with all elements ironed out before its too late. Currently located in Ladysmith B.C, Canada but possesses a UK graduate visa that is valid till 8 November 2025. Can relocate quickly for right opportunity.

Make-Up Artistry Diploma

January 1987 - May 1987

• Day and Evening Make-up
• T.V. , Film & Stage Make-up
• Fashion Make-up

2023

• Teatro Mpellos short play contest - Honorable mention

2022

• Embassy Retrospective Celebration - shortlisted.

2022

• stART Enterprise Award - shortlisted

2021

• ATHE New Play Development Workshop (NPDW) Contest - shortlisted

2021

• Outstanding Playwright Award

2020

• Mayhew Playwriting Award for Working Playwright Award

2018

• Mayhew Playwriting Award for Outstanding 10 Minute Play

2020 Page To Stage:

• Founded this BYU club.

2019-Present -Writer's Circle:

• Run this script writer's circle.

For more see "volunteer" section.

• NPX (New Play Exchange)
• MMD (Mercury Musical Development)
• LMDA (Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas)
• Latiné Musical Theatre Lab

2025

• Choir Director (adults and teens)
• Substitute Primary Teacher (ages 3-12)
• Public Communications Committee Member
• Ministering Sister
• Ladysmith Little Theatre Board of Director over Community Relations
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2023-2024

• Music Chairperson
• Chorister
• Primary Teacher (ages 5-8)-religion classes
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2021-2023

• Music Chairperson
• Chorister
• Service Committee Member-part of a team that aids congregation members in need
• Ministering Sister-assigned usually to 2-3 women of congregation to check on and aid if needed
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2021

• Presenter on Dance Dramaturgy and ASL for LMDA Conference
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2021

• Presenter for Playwrights Under the Radar at LMDA conference
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2020

• Presenter for Playwrights Under the Radar at LMDA conference
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2020

• Planning Committee Volunteer for LMDA Conference
• Writer's Circle Facilitator

2019

• Writer's Circle Facilitator - founded the Writer's Circle to support script writers

2017 - 2018

• Dancer with Special Needs Ballroom Dance Program

2017

• Dance Sport Volunteer

Additional volunteer efforts over the years have been extensive. Filling roles such as:

• Choir Leader
• Primary Chorister - teaching primary songs to children ages 3-12
• Teacher (ages 2-3/5-8/14/and adults)-religion classes
• Activities Committee Member -planning activities for hundreds to foster fun and community in a congregation
• Single Adult Representative - heading up activities for small to large groups such as volleyball and games nights, dances, planning conferences that required menu planning, decorating, program development, entertainment, activities, marketing, presenting, hosting, public speaking etc.
• Service Committee Member - whose job it is to coordinate, with a team, relief efforts for those in need.

Participation in full musical productions including filling roles as an:

• Actor, Singer, Dancer and Director.

Participation in many choirs including the Ariosé Women's Choir in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Performances include musicals, choirs, solos, duets and small group numbers in shows and church meetings.

Participation in parent councils for schools. Duties included planning teacher appreciation days, other special activities for students and staff, advocating for parent and student rights, supporting teachers through lunchtime supervision, reading in classes, and excessive fundraising to supplement school budgets and have a new playground installed. Roles filled are:

• Parent Advisory Member
• Secretary
• Vice-President

In the community:

• Community Committee Leader/Organizer - The role was formed and assumed when an explosive and divisive issue hit the community wherein a proposal was issued asking for condom machines to be installed in all schools including for elementary aged children. The initiative refocused warring parties to concentrate on the shared interest of reducing STD's and pregnancies in the community. The newly formed committee studied the issue and found solutions that resulted in new programs being introduced and organizations across the schools, and medical community were formed to educate and support young people

2023 - Spring  

• 2nd Fun Days Workshop with Olivier Award winning Director Donnacadh O'Brian

2023 - Winter  

• Musical Theatre Producers Workshop

2022 - Fall  

• 1st Fun Days Workshop with Olivier Award winning Director Donnacadh O'Brian

2022 - Fall 

• Laura McClusky 10 week Online Playwriting Course

2022 - Fall  

• "Producing for Playwrights" 1 day workshop with Russel Lucas

2020 

• BYU 24 Hour Theatre (playwright)

2019 

• BYU Screen Writer's Retreat

2017 

• BYU Screen Writer's Retreat

2017  

• BYU 24 Hour Theatre (playwright)

2023 July 

• "Ten Reasons to Stay" 15 minute Musical, Performed Reading

2023 June 

• "Searching Swan" Short Film

2023 March 

• Willoughby's Regret Episode 1 "Reunited" and "Boys and Bulls" Video and Audio Recording of Reading

2022 June 

• "The Petticoat Duel" 15 Minute Musical, Performed Reading

2022 May 

• "An Apprentice" and "Boys and Bulls" New Writing Night Staged Readings

2022 January 

• Willoughby's Regret Episode 1 "Reunited" Online Reading

2021 February

• "Change" BYU 24 Hour Theatre (Playwright) Online Performance

2020 June

• Embers in the Heart Online Performed Reading

2020 February 

• "Simple Solutions" BYU 24 Hour Theatre (Playwright)

2018 October

• "A Sentimental Journey" Microburst Theatre

2017 April

• "Being Human" In-Class Stage Production

2017 January

• "Friend or Foe" BYU 24 Hour Theatre (Playwright)

2022 Summer 

• Interviewed on FTW (Free Thinkers of the World) video podcast.

I love to dance, especially Latin dance, sing, write songs, write poetry, take long walks in nature and stop often to take pictures of flowers.