What's New & What's Next
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New Works at the Weathervane
Following the success of THE CONGRESSWOMEN, the Weathervane Theatre has commissioned Kelly to write a new play which will have its premiere reading in the Fall of 2022!
B&B With Me
Kelly recently wrapped B&B With Me, the new full-length independent film by Menaced Minds Productions. Kelly plays the role of "Carly" in the film which is set to be released in late 2022.
CARDIFF
Kelly appears as "Tammi" in CARDIFF - a new short film by the team behind the Iris Prize Winning, BLACK HAT. Kelly had a fabulous time filming in Wales, and is looking forward to CARDIFF's premiere in Summer/Fall 2022.
Kelly's Work on New Play Exchange
THE CONGRESSWOMEN is now available on New Play Exchange. Read selections from the play via Kelly's profile, here.
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THE CONGRESSWOMEN at WVT
Kelly was honored to bring an updated version of THE CONGRESSWOMEN (directed by Ethan Paulini) to the first AEA-approved theatre to safely reopen for indoor & in-person seating post the COVID shutdown. NH's Weathervane Theatre presented THE CONGRESSWOMEN both in-person and virtually in October 2020.
Plays during Plagues
COVID may have kept us apart, but quarantine couldn't keep us from being creative. Kelly participated in readings for awesome organizations such as NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM, Menaced Minds Productions, as well as the brand new COMPANY-19. For the latter, Kelly played "Mo" in a live-streamed reading of THE RELIGION THING by Renee Calarco, which is currently available to stream here.
MY REAL MOTHER at NYMF
Kelly appeared alongside Broadway's Elena Shaddow in Riley Thomas' new musical, MY REAL MOTHER, as part of the New York Musical Festival (NYMF). The musical played the Signature Theatre and was directed by Misti B. Wills.
BEN & LUCY
Kelly can now be seen as "Rachel" in BEN & LUCY, a heartwarming story of a lonely vampire in search of a roommate. "Ben & Lucy" recently won the BEST NEW MEDIA Award at the Golden Door International Film Festival. You can currently stream the series on Amazon Prime.
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Kelly spent an enchanting year and a half off-Broadway journeying to NARNIA in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Kelly began as an understudy for "Lucy" and "The White Witch" and took over the role after six months. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe played St Luke's Theatre and was directed by Julia B. O'Brien.
TABLING: the podcast
Kelly can be heard as part of the cast of HENRY IV on both RADIO SHAKESPEARE EXCHANGE and TABLING, the PODCAST! If you've ever wondered what it's like to hear a cast of actors work through a Shakespeare text, TABLING the Podcast is for you! HENRY IV was directed by Tabling founder, Ariana Karp
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Kelly was excited to return to her home state of South Carolina to play "Logan" in the Warehouse Theatre's production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY. You can see more images from the sold-out run of the show here. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY is a satire by Larissa Fasthorse, and was directed by Kerrie Seymour.
HADRIAN & ANTINOUS
Kelly was excited to originate the role of "Sabina" in HADRIAN & ANTINOUS by Mark Barford and Anna Jastrzembski, directed by Mark Barford. The production was seen at Columbia's Lenfest Center for the Arts in NYC.
RIP, the Musical
Kelly was back in the studio to record the RIP! THE MUSICAL - a retelling of the Washington Irving story - by Michael Berkeley and Ray Roderick. Kelly previously appeared in the staged reading of RIP! and can be heard on the recording in the roles of "Dame Vedder" and "Johanna."