Olivia’s second episode of Hurt premiered on July 17, 2023. Directed by Sonia Forcada, Chapter Thirteen sees Griff’s (Chat Burst) struggles come to a head, putting Stone (Craig Selbrede) in an awkward spot. You can watch the full episode on YouTube or SparkkTV now.Read More →
Olivia’s first episode of Hurt, “Maybe It Can Be Better,” is now available on YouTube. The episode was directed by Lucas Sanchez. In the mid-season finale, “Griff’s [Chat Burst] attempts to help Stone [Craig Selbrede] celebrate have ramifications for both of them. Meanwhile, Fin [Alvin Edwards III] thinks more about what he wants out of life, and Sara [Julia Watson] goes on a date with Trevor [Trenor Gould].”Read More →
Olivia is thrilled to announce that her flash piece “actual thoughts i’ve had while emptying the lint trap (or: anxiety dream #293)” has been published in issue 2 of Electric Eccentric. Published by ACC Ink, this edition of the zine was an exclusive reward for those who donated to the forthcoming Season 2 of Hurt. The piece, which first appeared in Snaggletooth Magazine in 2022, was inspired by Olivia’s anxiety. When co-creator Craig Selbrede reached out to her about any Hurt-adjacent writing she had to share, it was a no-brainer to submit this piece for inclusion. Season 2 of the award-winning webseries will focus onRead More →
Filming for the second season wrapped today on ACC Ink’s Hurt. Olivia contributed two episodes this season, set to premiere this summer. Check out the teaser below.Read More →
As Season 2 of Hurt continues filming, co-creator and star Craig Selbrede released an update for fans. The new season is set to premiere on YouTube and Sparkk TV in July of this year. As previously announced, Olivia contributed two episodes to the season. Her first is “Chapter Eleven: Maybe It Can Be Better,” the third episode. It is directed by Lucas Sanchez. The second is “Chapter Thirteen: The Damage It Does.” The penultimate episode of the season, it will be directed by Sonia Forcada, who directed or co-directed four episodes in the first season. For more information about what to expect from the newRead More →
Before Hurt, there was In-Betweener. Craig Selbrede, co-creator of Hurt, initially envisioned In-Betweener as a sci-fi look at who we all want to be. Olivia offered feedback on scripts as Selbrede worked to develop the format. When he decided to shoot the pilot, she stepped in to play “The Void,” a seemingly-helpful figure with an agenda of their own. While the rest of In-Betweener was put on the backburner, Selbrede took some of those same themes and applied them to Hurt, which he co-created with Liam Gilbey. Olivia joined the writers’ room for the second season. The first season is available to watch on YouTubeRead More →
Production has begun on the second season of Hurt, created by Craig Selbrede and Liam Gilbey. Olivia joined the writers’ room this season, penning two episodes. Her first credited episode is now in production. Check out these shots from set, shared by Selbrede on Instagram:Read More →
Well, it turns out Olivia made her 2022 recap post too early! In the final hours of the year, Trash to Treasure Literary Magazine accepted her poem “We Talk About Taxes Now.” The piece was published today–what a great way to ring in the new year! TTTL aims to provide a home for writers’ “trashed” work. Each piece includes an excerpt from the author about why it got kicked to the curb. Olivia shared that “I do not consider myself a poet; I’ve never been one for flowery language or expelling human emotion as clearly and cleverly as poets do. But sometimes my emotions areRead More →
2022 was a year of such growth for me. I accomplished many professional and personal goals. As I look to 2023, I want to celebrate this year’s wins in preparation for the journey next year will take me on. Personally, I graduated magna cum laude from Bates College in May. After spending the summer working for The Telling Room in Portland, ME, I drove across the country to Denver to begin teaching middle school theater. Moving out has been quite the learning curve. I started putting all those Pinterest pins to good use and have become a very messy cook and baker. It’s been especiallyRead More →
Olivia is honored to announce that, at the respondent’s recommendation, her production of Rapture, Blister, Burn was invited to perform a scene in showcase at the 2023 Region 1 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. While unfortunately scheduling conflicts will prohibit the production from performing, Olivia was so excited to be invited. She is unspeakably proud of the work the whole cast and crew put into the show. Thank you to KCACTF for inviting us! KCACTF “honors excellence of overall production and offers student artists individual recognition through awards and scholarships in playwriting, acting, criticism, directing, and design” (KCACTF Region 1 website). The annual regionalRead More →