PERFORMER, CHOREOGRAPHER, ARTS COMMUNITY BUILDER

KYLA MUSSELMAN

Kyla is a musical theatre artist known for her clarity, rigor, and full-out storytelling through movement. A trusted leader in the room, she blends classic dance language with a contemporary sensibility to create work that is joyful, precise, and deeply human.

Crafting musical theatre that moves, literally and emotionally

Founding and current board member of the Canadian Guild of Stage Director and Choreographer, dedicated to advancing and benefiting the theatre community.

Community Builder

With a wink and a nod to the theatre dancers of the past, Kyla co-created, produced, and hosted the successful theatre podcast Tits and Teeth, alongside her business partner, Jennifer Thiessen. They continue to produce quality theatre podcasts, now on the CGDC Podcast Channel

Tits and Teeth Podcast

STRATFORD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2025

Presented to an artist in pursuit of studying choreography with the potential of becoming a musical theatre choreographer/director. Established in memory of Brian MacDonald , one of Canada’s most prolific and internationally renowned directors and choreographers.

Kyla approaches choreography as an act of collaboration and storytelling, guided by musicality and ensemble. She believes in the power of clear structure and shared purpose to unlock risk, connection, and expressive freedom, supporting artists in deepening their acting through movement.

Movement Approach

Brian MacDonald Award Recipient

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