Ian Kindlund
Actor, Explorer, Creator
It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.
-- Nelson Mandela
About Me
(he/him)
Background
Hi, I am Ian. I am a 13 year old student passionate about acting, theatrical performances, travel, and exploring new cultures and animals. As a third-generation Eurasian, my mother's family originated from Taiwan and my father's family traces back to Sweden.
My two cats, Owl and Gizmo, are my only siblings, and I attend Cooper Middle School in McLean, VA. In 8th grade, I am learning Algebra I, English Honors, advanced theater, civics/social studies, science, and computer programming. At Cooper, I am also a member of the Ardiuno Club and After School Theater Program. Outside of school, I enjoy playing water polo, swimming, tennis, ice hockey, cross country, horseback riding, and piano. Over winter breaks for the past 3 years, I love to ski downhill for fun with my family as it's been an exhilarating way to see and learn about nature!Free Time
In my free time, I enjoy traveling to different parts of the world and learning new cultures through food and nature photography. Recently in 2019, I was fortunate to travel with my family to Ecuador and see the iconic tortoises on the Galapagos Islands, among many other native animals -- it was super exciting!
Portfolio
5
Years Acting
Traveling Players
Acting Theater Troupe
(2019-2021)Plays
- Zeus in Pandora’s Fire
- Beowulf in Beowulf and the Bard
- Old Man Scion / King Minos in Ariadne's Thread
- Cupid, Zeus in Persephone
- Feldspar, Guard in Ozma of Oz
Interlochen
Acting Showcase
(2021)
Monologues
- Neil in Dead Poet's Society
- Brutus in Julius Caesar
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Virtual Production (2021)
Play
- Malvolio in
Twelfth Night (adapted)
Cooper Middle School
Spring Musical Production (2022)
Musical
- Tom / Ensemble in
Rock of Ages
Interlochen
Intermediate Acting Company
(2022)Play
- Philostrate / Fairy in
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Cooper Middle School
Fall Play (2022)
Play
- Albert in
Mission Possible
Why Me?
(Resume Link Coming Soon)
Dedicated
Do it with passion or not at all
- Team player in 3+ sports per year
- Performed in 10+ theater productions
- Classical pianist in 5+ recitals
Hard Worker
Nothing worth learning is easy
- English Honors
- Advanced Theater
- Algebra I
- Civics/Social Studies
- Science
- Coding
Curious
Open to learning new ideas and challenges
- Attended boarding summer camps for the past 4 years
- Traveled to 13+ countries and 25+ US states
Advocate
Fairness for all
- 5K Charity Runner for local food pantry
- Fairfax Collegiate Regional Virtual Debate Team for the past 2 years in Model UN
Compassionate
Every voice matters
- Fairfax county watershed cleanup volunteer
- Cat Caregiver
- Animal Rescue Volunteer
Fearless
To fail is to learn
- Seasoned public speaker in debate and on stage
- Science Olympiad competitor in cryptanalysis and fossil identification
Summer Camps
2017-2022
Aug 2022 - 6 Weeks
I applied and was accepted into the Intermediate Acting Company! It was my longest time away from home, and I made great friends along the way.
July 2019 - 1 Week
For the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, I got a chance to meet a real astronaut during my camp graduation! The simulators were also amazing!
Aug 2018 - 2 Weeks
At Interlochen, I learned new acting styles, and participated in live performances at the end of the workshop.
Aug 2017 - 1 Week
Camp Twin Creeks was my first sleep away camp and it was fun! I hiked through the woods in West Virginia, made friends, and enjoyed their zip line!
- Adventures
When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come.
--Leonardo da Vinci
© 2022 Ian Kindlund - Email: hello(at)iankindlund(dot)com
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