Biography
Christina Calvit is an ensemble member of Lifeline Theatre in Chicago. She has written over a dozen theatrical adaptations which have been performed throughout the United States and Canada, including A Room with a View, Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (Jeff Non-Equity Award, 2004), Far from the Madding Crowd, Jane Eyre, Pistols for Two (Jeff Non-Equity Award, 2000), The Talisman Ring (Joseph Jefferson Award, 1996), and Pride and Prejudice (Jeff Non-Equity Award, 1986). Her musical adaptation of Queen Lucia, a Musical Romp, created with composer/lyricist George Howe, was awarded a 2005 After Dark Award and a 2006 Jeff Non-Equity Award. Original plays include Snowflake Tim's Big Holiday Adventure, Purloined Poe, Chaos (co-writer), and Several Voices from The Cloud (Agnes Nixon Award, 1981).
