CREATIVE
Debut novel/Now or Never Publishing, 2019
“Heartache and salvation are major themes in this well-written and credible novel … Please Stand By is a vivid reminder that second chances are everywhere. We just have to open our eyes and this is what Bennett has done marvellously for her readers.”
— The Miramichi Reader
Selected Stage Plays
Double Down Helix (2024 New Ideas Festival Alumnae Theatre, Toronto. Kingston Storefront Theatre Festival, 2018). Writer and (Performer 2018)
Cancel Culture (2022 New Ideas Festival Alumnae Theatre, Toronto)
The Monarchists (1000 Islands Playwrights Unit, 2017)
Sick Kids Wanna Talk To You (2016 New Ideas Festival Alumnae Theatre, Toronto)
Canis Familiaris (2015 New Ideas Festival Alumnae Theatre, Toronto)
Snow White and 007 (2012, Co-writer with Malcolm Clarke, Rick Miller. Ross Petty Productions)
Radio plays:
Pure Convenience: Studio ‘96 CBC Radio
Mixed Media: Studio ‘94, CBC Radio
Screenplay:
The Mac and Watson Springtime Reeferendum Show TIFF Studio 2013
Some television gigs:
Ruby Gloom (Nelvana)
Chilly Beach (March Entertainment)
The NHL Awards (CBC Sports)
The Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC)
Digital media writing:
Awards and near awards:
TIFF Screenwriting Intensive Jury Prize 2013
Finalist: Canadian Comedy Awards: Film Performance (Female) 2012
Finalist: Writers Guild of Canada Best Animation Script 2007
Winner: Write for Radio Competition CBC/Alberta Culture 1993
I am not a speed skater. But I think fast.