Janet Watson Kruse

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Gender
Female
Pronoun
she/her
Age Range
45 - 62
Ethnicity
Caucasian, White
Height
170cm
Base Location
Melbourne
Available In
Adelaide, Auckland, Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gold Coast, International, Melbourne, Northern NSW, Northern Territory, Perth, Queenstown, Sydney, Tasmania, Wellington
Skills
Actor, Commercial Talent, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Specialist Performer, Voice Artist, Writer, Singer
Hair
Brown(Honey)Blonde, Grey, Silver, Greying, Blonde
Eye
Blue / Grey, Blue
Memberships
M.E.A.A

Agent

Acting Agent
Ian White Management
Phone
03 9380 8444
Email
[email protected]
Web
www.ianwhitemanagement.com.au

Feature Photo
Janet Watson Kruse
Feature Clip

Credits

2025
Feature Film
Anina
Love, Tea & Epiphany
RokStarr Productions
Prober Dutt, Davini Malcolm
2024
Feature Film
LEAD
COMA ( lead )
Lamberg Productions
Saara Lamberg
2024
Short Film
Erica
An Apology (opposite Andy McPhee)
Attic Films
Marc Vecchio
2024
Short Film
Marie (Lead)
Last Night on Chapel
Attic Films
Marc Vecchio
2024
Short Film
That Voice
That Voice
Dunlop Films
Helene Dunlop
2024
Short Film
Margaret (lead)
In Their Shoes
JMC
Kye Hay
2024
Web Series
Jackie (lead)
Cark-It Ep 3
Rob Spence
Robert Spence
2023
Web Series
Jackie (lead)
Cark-It Ep 2
Rob Spence
Robert Spence
2022
Web Series
Jackie (lead)
Cark-It Ep 1
Rob Spence
Robert Spence
2023
Theatre
Imogen (Lead)
The Critical Marriage
Melbourne Writers Theatre
Karyn Hodgkinson
2023
Television
Louisa
Love Me 2
Warner Bros/Foxtel
Bonnie Moir
2023
Other
Narrator
Outback Towns and Pubs Stories
Audible/Bolinda
Nayree Mardirian/Bill 'Swampy' Marsh
2022
Other
Narrator
True North
Audible / Bolinda
Author Catherine Deveny
2022
Commercial
Pam
This Is The Moment TVC
By All Means/Airbag
Edward Housden
2021
Television
Council Worker The Magpie Ep3
SuperWog 2
ABC/Princess Pictures
Theodore Saidden
2021
Theatre
Lead & Writer
The Missing Muse (in development)
Missing Muse collective
Carmen Jakobi (Wales)
2020
Theatre
Ellen Kelly
Such a Life 2011-2020
The National Trust
Hannes Berger
2020
Corporate Work
Depressed Patient
End of Life Distress
University of Notre Dame
Janet Watson Kruse
2019
Theatre
Ettie, (Lead & Playwright)
The Ettie Project
Auspicious/Janet Watson Kruse
Chris Thompson
2019
Feature Film
Judge Truman
Out of Order
Blazing Arrow
Dan Jones
2019
Other
Alex Johansen
Residential Retreat
Organisation for Change in Healthcare
Cancer Council
2019
Other
Catherine
End of Life Conversations
Barwon Health
Sharyn Milne
2019
Corporate Work
Expert Facilitator
Difficult Conversations
Monash University
Peter Bragg
2019
Video
Nurse
Motivational Interviewing
Peter McCallum Cancer Centre
Grace Moss
2018
Feature Film
Amy
West of Sunshine (Award Winning)
Exile Entertainment
Jason Raftopoulos
2018
Television
Judge Roz Challis
NEIGHBOURS
Fremantle Media
Chris Adshead
2017
Television
Mary
GLITCH 2
Matchbox
Emma Freeman
2017
Stage
Vi
The Memory of Water - Chapel Off Chapel
Three Big Men
Richard Sarrell
2017
Television
Sam's Mum's Friend
Hamish & Andy True Story
Radio Karate
Wayne Hope
2017
Stage
Mrs Phelan/Janet
With Love From A Stranger
Midsumma/Hares & Hyenas
Simon Chan
2016
Stage
Ettie
The Ettie Project
Funded Development- JWK Writing
Jane Woollard
2016
Stage
Volumnia
Coriolanus - Shakesepeare
Heartstring Theatre
Grant Watson
2016
Television
Detective O'Shea
Winners & Losers
Channel 7
Nick Ruffalo, Jean-Pierre Mignon
2016
Video
Ambo
I've Killed my Best Mate
Daybreak Films
Natasha Gadd
2016
Stage
Ellen Kelly
Such A Life (ongoing)
Old Melbourne Gaol
Hannes Berger
2015
Television
Mary
GLITCH
Matchbox/ABC
Emma Freeman
2015
Television
Beth
The Colour of Eden
Indimax
Amy Dwight
2015
Stage
Gillian - solo monologue
Us
NEVAA - Bendigo & la Mama
Matt Emond
2015
Commercial
Mother - "Door Knock"
Public Campaign
Police Union
Peter Morris
2014
Feature Film
Shannon Donahue
Beckoning the Butcher
Monster Films
Dale Trott
2014
Stage
Poetry reading
Collaboration with Harpist
ACNEM
Jancinta Dennet
2014
Video
Viv Roberts
Volunteer Vignettes
Cancer Council
Justin Hutchison, Solid Media
2014
Video
Mother
Sexting Video
Old Melbourne Gaol
Phoebe Hartley
2014
Video
Georgiana Macrae
Macrae Homestead
National Trust
Martin Green
2014
Stage
Ellen Kelly
Such a Life (Ongoing)
Old Melbourne Gaol
Hannes Berger
2014
Short Film
Elaine
Double Corner Move
Swinburne
Lydia Taylor
2013
Television
Guest
Twentysomething
ABC
Jess Harris
2013
Stage
Solo monologue
If the Truth be Told
Benalla Regional Arts
Janice Muller
2013
Video
HR manager
Beyond Blue
Nine Lanterns
Catherine
2013
Stage
Ellen Kelly
Such a Life - Ned Kelly Show
Old Melbourne Gaol
Hannes Berger
2012
Television
Roz Challis - recurring
NEIGHBOURS
Fremantle Media
Grant Brown , Jean-Paul Mignon
2012
Video
Margaret Grey
PeNTaGON Supportive Care
Peter McCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Penny Schofield
2012
Stage
Hannah
Angels in America
Three Big Men
Peter Kalos
2012
Short Film
Rosemary
My Boy
VCA Films
Stacey Quine
2012
Television
Domitia Pilate
Judean Story Channel 10
Orsino Media
Ben Whimpey
2012
Commercial
Out of the Blue
Slater & Gordon TVC
M & C Saatchi/Production Book
Sam Bennetts
2012
Commercial
Mother
TVC
KMart
Matt Humphrey
2011
Stage
Hannie Rayson monologue
The Madwoman Monologues
Baggage Productions, La Mama
Anna Loewendahl
2011
Stage
Ellen Kelly
Such a Life - (Started Run)
Old Melbourne Gaol
Hannes Berger
2011
Short Film
Elaine (Lead)
The Gay Son
VCA Films
Tom Wilson
2011
Corporate Work
Hatice (Turkish woman)
Cultural Awareness DVD
Supportive Cancer Care
Jill Rice
2011
Corporate Work
Josie
Responding to Depression DVD
Supportive Cancer Care
Jill Rice
2011
Stage
Stella
Bomb the Base
ReAction Theatre, Studio 246
Louise Howlett
2011
Stage
Gracie
Curtain Call
Tastings
Dione Joseph
2011
Video
Receptionist
Case Studies
University of Melbourne
Lucrezia Marino
2011
Video
Hadice, Turkish Patient
Supportive Care
Peter McCallum Cancer Hospital
Jill Rice
2011
Stage
Solo, Jennifer, Rosie
This is What Happened - touring short plays
New Theatre Company
Brenda Palmer
2010
Commercial
Mother
Coles Modern Family Christmas
Flinders Land Productions
Ted Horton
2010
Short Film
Jane
Universal
VCA Films
Tom Wilson
2010
Short Film
Jane
Godsend - TV Pilot
the other milk bar
Paddy MacRae
2010
Short Film
Mother
First Dates & Unreqited Lust
VCA Films
Tom Shanan
2010
Stage
Ruth
COSI
Eagles Nest Theatre Company
Dione Joseph
2009
Feature Film
Dr Wendy Juno
Purge
Troma Entertainment/DJK MEDIA
David King
2009
Stage
Hannah, Diana
Jane Miller showcase
La Mama
Helen McFarlane
2009
Short Film
Robin - Estranged mother
Ozgirl (International Award winning Webisode)
Nickoff Productions
Nick Carlton
2009
Short Film
Spider Queen
Lullaby
Emily Humphries
2009
Short Film
Grieving Mother
Bani Ibrahim
VCA films
Raihan Harun
2008
Television
Ruth Cato
NEIGHBOURS
Freemantle Media
Tony Osicka
2008
Short Film
Julie
Communication for Health Professionals
La Trobe University Communication Dept
Brendon Murley
2008
Stage
Sex Worker
Prostitute - Who is She?
Project Respect
Catherine Simmons
2008
Short Film
Joyce - Bereaved Mother
Craving Randell
Swinburne
Nick Reid
2008
Video
Julie
Communication for Health Professionals
La Trobe University
2008
Short Film
Alice
Reconcile
Walsheyfilms
Simon Walshe
2007
Commercial
Suzanne
Video Education Australasia
VEA
Karl Jannerford
2007
Short Film
Mrs Thompson
The Time Traveller
Richard Brownlow
2007
Voice Over
Featured Voice German & English
Voiceover Berlin Children's Museum
Magian
2010
Television
Roz Challis - recurring
NEIGHBOURS
Fremantle Media
Cath Roden, Tony Osicka
2009
Television
Roz Challis - recurring
NEIGHBOURS
Freemantle Media
Chris Adshead, Jet Wilkinson, Tony Osicka
2008
Television
Roz Challis
NEIGHBOURS
Freemantle Media
Tony Osicka
2006
Television
Molly Wright
NEIGHBOURS
Grundys
Jet Wilkinson
2006
Stage
Sister Edith Cavell
Marj's Torchbearers
Melbourne Fringe
Shirley Herriot
2006
Stage
Sister Dolores
Mr Takahashi And Other Falling Secrets
Ozmade Muscals
Nicky Fearn
2006
Short Film
Mum
Choices
RMIT Films
Emma Pavlovic
2006
Stage
Numerous
Absurdist Play
Funnybone
Cameron Sievers
2005
Stage
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Bongo Bus
Michael Sharkey
2005
Commercial
Mother
Max's Education
Exit Films
Rowan Zerna
2005
Stage
Opera Monologue
Remnants
Your Text Here
Gaylene Carbis
2005
Musical Theatre
Monologue
Remnants - Arts Centre
Your Text Here
Gaylene Carbis
2005
Stage
Hecuba - Lead
Women of Troy
Bongo Bus Productions
Erin McCann
2005
Stage
Gertrude - Main Cast
Hamlet
Bongo Bus Productions
Lucy Angell
2005
Television
Claudia Gray
Stingers
Nine Network
Julian Mc Swiney
2004
Commercial
QC
Coles Myer
Campaign Palace
2004
Commercial
Mother
KR Castlemaine Ham
2004
Video
Kate
Corporate Video for Oral Health Professionals
Quit Victoria
Fran Haarsma
2004
Video
Investor (Lead Role)
How to Select an Investment Property
Orion Media
Anne Edmond
2004
Short Film
Mother
Crossing the Line
VCA Film
Rebecca Jay
2004
Video
Kate
Just Say Aaaaaah
Quit Victoria
Fran Haarsma
2004
Video
Investor (Lead)
Select an Investment Property
Orion Media
Anne Edmond
2003
Commercial
Kate
Metlink
Exit Films
Henrik Jannerford
2003
Television
Michelle
The Secret Life of Us
West St Productions
Roger Hodgman
2003
Stage
Hilda - Title Role
Springtime for Hilda
La Mama
Emma Valente
2003
Feature Film
Tessa-Lead
Finding Joy (Award Winning Feature)
Laughing Owl Productions
Billie Dean
2002
Musical Theatre
Gilmer
Godspell
Night Owl Productions
Lee Fraumano
2001
Commercial
Mother
Royal Women's Hospital
Tribal Media
Cassandra
2000
Short Film
Mother
Refuse
Element Productions
Amanda Sykes
2000
Voice Over
Narrator
20 mins Himalayan Outdoor & Wildlife
Himalayan Outdoor & Wildlife
Mary Block

Training

2017 - 2024-
Rehearsal Room
Masterclass
Acting
2015 - 2024-
Ideal Physiotherapy
Pilates
Movement
2013 - 2020
Private Lessons
Alexander Technique
Movement
2016
Howard Fine Studio
Self Taping
Acting to Camera with Greg Apps
2017
City of Melbourne
Effective Applications
Grant Writing
2016
Cancer Council of Victoria
Prof Jonathan Silverman
Simulated Patient Advanced Training
2016
Howard Fine Studio
Margie Haber
Live the Life Workshop
2016
TAFTA
Peter Andrikidis
Acting to Camera
2015
University of Cambridge
Teaching Intensive
Communication Skills
2014
European Association for Communication in Healthcare
Amsterdam Conference Workshop
Acting for Simulation
2014
16th Street
Larry Moss
Acting Intensive - Audit
2014
Howard Fine Studio
Show Up, not Off
Audition technique - the first 15 Seconds
2013
MEAA
Guest Roles with Alison Bell
Screen technique
2013
Howard Fine Studio
Karen Ludwig
Creating a Solo Show
2004
Cancer Council of Victoria
Dr Paul Heinrich
Simulated Patient - advanced training Emotional Cues
2013
Centre Stage
Mike Bishop
Advanced Screen Acting
2012
MEAA
Simon Callow
Shakespeare Masterclass
2012
16th Street
Larry Moss
Acting Intensive - Audit
2012
MEAA
Casting Hothouse
Auditioning
2012
Cancer Council of Victoria
Dr David Brumley
Simulated Patient - Death and Dying
2011
GAS Audio
Abbe Holmes
Voiceover
2001 - 2010
Victorian Music Theatre
Weekly Classes
Voice
2010
Cancer Council of Victoria
Assoc Prof Peter Martin
Simulated Patient - Transition to Palliative Care
2009
MEAA
Matt Skrobalak (CBS) Margery Simkin, Nikki Barrett, Christine King
Casting Hothouse
2008
Cancer Council of Victoria
Dr Penny Schofield
Simulated Patient - Complementary and Alternative Medicines
2006
Cancer Council of Victoria
Dr Paul Heinrich
Simulated Patient - Transition to Palliative Care
2006
TAFTA
Thea McLead, Maura Fay, Lou Mitchell, Jan Russ
Casting Intensive
2005
Screen Actors Studio
Jan Russ
Auditioning
2004
Screen Actors Studio
Helen Gaynor
Acting to Camera
2003
Screen Actors Studio
Acting to Camera - Lou Siverson
Acting
2002
Cancer Council of Victoria
Paul Heinrich
Advanced impro for Simulation
2001 - 2005
Screen Actors Studio
Weekly Screen Classes with John McGlynn
Acting to Camera
1999 - 2000
VCA
Foundation Year
Acting
2001
John Higginson
Voiceover Course
Voiceover
2000
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
Voice Intensive
Voice

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
8.5
Clothing Size
Female - 8
Waist
71cm
Bra Size
B
Bust
86cm
Hip
86cm
Natural Accent
Australian, English
Accents
American Standard, Australian, English, German, Cockney, Irish, New Zealand, Scottish, Russian, East Coast American
Languages
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Malay
Hair Length
Shoulder Length
Hair Style
Curly
Instrumental
Drums, Piano / Keyboard, Wind
Dance
Ballroom, Modern, Rock n Roll , Contemporary, Country, Folk, Line Dancing
Singing
Blues, Choir, Country & Western , Folk, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Opera, Pop, Rock, Show, Contemporary
Singing Range
Alto, Contralto, Mezzo
Sport
Athletics, Basketball, Body Boarding , Cricket, Cycling, Golf, Hockey, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Netball, Roller Blading, Rowing, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Aerobics, Badminton, Bowls, Fencing, Soccer, Squash, Pilates, Roller Skating
Circus
Clown
Drivers Licences
Car
Professional Skills
Actor, Commercial Talent, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Specialist Performer, Voice Artist, Writer, Singer

Media

Public Media
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Notes

Janet has worked full-time as an actor since 2002. Before that she worked in housing support and taught English and Literature at a prominent private school SPECIAL IMPROV EXPERIENCE Janet has done more than 1000 Role Play gigs. She is in demand as a simulated patient and works frequently in this challenging area of improvisation - she has been flown to every State & Territory of Australia for this work: She has worked with: THE CANCER COUNCIL OF VICTORIA, iVALIDATE, BARWON HEALTH TASMANIAN PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS, PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY ADELAIDE BREASTSCREEN, NATIONAL BREAST CANCER CENTER, QUIT CAMPAIGN PETER MC CALLUM CANCER HOSPITAL, PAM MCLEAN CENTRE, SYDNEY ROYAL CHILDREN’S, ROYAL MELBOURNE & ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL GEELONG UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & NEW SOUTH WALES DEAKIN, LATROBE & MONASH UNIVERSITIES, In addition to her medical improv, she has also worked in CORPORATE ROLEPLAY with: IMPROMPTU UK with MERCER FINANCIAL FAMILY LAW INSTITUTE, RESOLVE ADVISORS PTY LTD, THE COGNITIVE INSTITUTE, BRISBANE, WRITING She has written a number of theatre shows: Ettie's War was produced to acclaim late 2019. She is currently working in an international collaboration with highly regarded Opera and Theatre Director Carmen Jakobi, writer Liza Dezfouli and Persian theatre-maker Dr Elnaz Sheshgelani. She is also developing scripts for film and TV. Janet has developed scripts for training videos for the Cancer Council Victoria and Swinburne University. She worked extensively on a course on Motivational Interviewing for Peter McCallum Cancer Center and Swinburne University. She has collaborated on a series of videos for the University of Notre Dame. She has written numerous briefs for Simulated Patients, including contributing to some of the characters used by the iValidate program at Barwon Health. She collaborated in the development of Roleplay briefs and facilitator materials for the Faculty of Medicine at Deakin University. She collaborated with DHHS, VMIA and a research group at Monash to develop a pilot training for the Boards Health Services in the state of Victoria and delivered 13 workshops to Board Directors of Metro and Regional Boards. AUDIO BOOK NARRATION From an Audible reader regarding True North by Catherine Deveny : "Fantastic narration by Janet Watson Kruse. I listen to 3-4 audiobooks/week and would listen to anything she narrates in the future." ACADEMIC Janet received a perfect score for HSC English and English Literature She has two Honours degrees -a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Theology She also has a graduate Dip Ed and is a Registered Teacher She has done advanced training in Communication in Healthcare in Cambridge, UK INTERESTS Film, music, theatre and the arts. Writing. Friendships. Spirituality, sustainable development, indigenous culture and social justice. Adult education and personal development. Janet is a registered teacher and is the mother of three adult sons. Janet is a professional member of AACTA - The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts ARTIST DIRECT +61 425 717179 / 0425 717179 [email protected] EXTRA ADDED BONUS: Energy, enthusiasm and a joyful, hardworking attitude.

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