"Of the roughly 10 roles that she plays, cycling through them with dizzying speed and dazzling finesse, Salpini brings each of them to vivid, perfect life. Her gift for comedy is, in itself, a certain kind of magic."
-Theater Mania
News
March 23, 2018
Busy, Busy, Busy....
The Irish...and How They Got That Way at Greater Boston Stage Company closes this weekend, and Kirsten is already wrapping up Week 1 of rehearsals for Stuart Little at Wheelock Family Theatre! The production features several actor/musicians and will be a fun, story-theatre-inspired take on the classic. The show opens April 13!
March 12, 2018
The Irish is SELLING OUT!
Frank McCourt's The Irish...and How They Got That Way at Greater Boston Stage Company is open and is selling out! Kirsten is music directing and performing in it, and contributed many original arrangements to the show. Photos are up under the photo tab! Catch the show before it closes March 25th.
February 23, 2018
Music Directing
Kirsten is music directing and performing in Frank McCourt's The Irish...and How They Got That Way at Greater Boston Stage Company. Kirsten contributed many original arrangements to the show, and is leading the band of actor/musicians! Rehearsals are in full swing, and this delightful little show opens March 8th.
November 26, 2017
She Loves Me is open!
She Loves Me is open at Greater Boston Stage Company! The show runs through December 23rd. Production photos are up under the photo tab.
March 13, 2017
On Set This Week
Kirsten is busy on set this week with Sunshower Studios playing Emily in an industrial for Liberty Mutual Insurance! Photos and content to follow. Thanks to Lisa at Boston Casting.
March 03, 2017
Reviews are In!
Reviews are here for Jonah and the Whale at Stoneham Theatre! Reviewers called the show "soulful entertainment", "youthful, imaginative, and captivating", and "touching". Lisa Sullivan Ballew of Wicked Local said of Kirsten: "Another new face and versatile talent is Kirsten Salpini, playing with equal gusto the roles of nurse, pianist, and Arianna. This young actress and singer/songwriter found a stage for her many talents in Stoneham."
February 27, 2017
Jonah Photos
Photos from Jonah and the Whale at Stoneham Theatre are up in the production stills gallery! More can be found on Stoneham's website, here.
February 06, 2017
In Rehearsals...
Rehearsals start tomorrow for Jonah and the Whale at Stoneham Theatre! Kirsten is thrilled to be joining Stoneham for the first time to work on this very cool show on its East Coast premiere. She'll be playing Arianna, Nurse, and the piano in the folk band. The show runs Feb 23 - March 12.
January 01, 2017
Setting Sail!
Kirsten will be joining Carnival Cruise Lines for a special 2-week engagement! She'll be playing all your favorite songs at the piano bar on-board the Splendor January 15-29. BIG thank you to Windish Music!
November 30, 2016
Murder for Two is Open!!
Murder for Two is open at Lyric Stage Company of Boston! We run Wed-Sun until December 24. See pictures from the show here, and click below to read reviews.
June 16, 2016
On-Set this Week
Kirsten spent a few days on set this week as an On-Camera Principal in a Connecticut Lottery commercial! Photos and more info to follow. Thanks to Hilary at Boston Casting!
February 01, 2016
Joining The Donkey Show!
The Donkey Show is running at American Repertory Theatre's OBERON on Saturday nights, and Kirsten is thrilled to be joining the cast as Understudy Dmitri/Vinnie! The Donkey Show is A Midsummer Night's Dream set in a 70's disco, full of afros, fairies, and dancing. She's going on March 26th & April 2nd.
November 18, 2015
The Snow Queen is Open!
The Snow Queen opened previews November 28th at New Repertory Theatre (official opening November 30th). Kirsten plays the Rose, various ensemble characters, and the guitar and the piano in the band. The show runs through December 20th. More info: www.thesnowqueenmusical.com