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William "DJ" Kelly

THEATRE TECHNICIAN & DIGITAL ARTIST

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Hello! My name is DJ Kelly from Hamilton, GA. I hold a Bachelors of Art in Theatre with a concentration in Design and Technical Production with an Art & Design minor from LaGrange College in LaGrange, GA. During my time at LaGrange, I have discovered my passion for props designing and continued interest in stage management. Now, I have earned the title of a digital artist through my training in Graphic Design and

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

I have been passionately pursuing my career in theatre since the seventh grade!

In my free time, I am a lover of house plants, an amateur chef and baker,

and a friend to all.

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01 DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE

WIX

PHOTOSHOP

INDESIGN

ILLUSTRATOR

95%

85%

80%

80%

With Wix, I am able to design this website and others like it in the future!

With Photoshop, I can edit and manipulate photographs! Please check out my Graphic Design portfolio by clicking here!

With InDesign, I can design administrative projects such as creating programs, brochures, and flyers. Check those out here!

With Illustrator, I can design show posters and other creative projects. Check those out here!

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

02 Experience

AUGUST-NOVEMBER 2023

CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE

TOUR MANAGER

After my time in Aspen, I made my way to Creede, CO where I then found myself touring all over Kansas as an Education Tour Manager for CRT. On the tour, we performed 54 shows over 8 weeks, traveled close to 3,000 miles, and performed for 10,005 people total, 8,875 being students.

Click here to find paperwork!

JUNE-AUGUST 2023

THEATRE ASPEN

HOUSE MANAGER

After my season with Florida Rep, I went back to Aspen as their FOH Manager where I warmly welcomed 150+ patrons/night with a smile, ensuring they would promptly be assisted and satisfied, managed and organized volunteers for each performance, and provided resources for ADA and able-bodied patrons to help facilitate a meaningful performance experience.

SEPT '22-JUNE 2023

INTERNSHIP AT FLORIDA REP

NON-EQUITY ASM/STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERN

I worked at Florida Repertory Theatre for its 25th Season from September '22 to June '23 which gave me the opportunity to work on 7 shows and event management experience with their 25th Anniversary Gala.

Click here to find paperwork!

JUNE-AUGUST 2022

THEATRE ASPEN

PROPERTIES APPRENTICE 

After graduating in May, I left Georgia to work in Aspen, Colorado for the summer as a Properties Apprentice, working on Gypsy and Jersey Boys. Click here to view the props and their process shots. 

MARCH-MAY 2022

A FEW GOOD MEN

ASST. STAGE MANAGER & GRAPHIC ARTIST

For this show, I served as a teacher for the SM so that I could pass down any stage management knowledge that I have learned during my time at LC. 

FEBRUARY-MARCH 2022

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES

STAGE MANAGER/GRAPHIC ARTIST 

Click here for the poster and program.

OCTOBER 2021

TALES FROM THE HILL

STAGE MANAGER/GRAPHIC ARTIST

One of LC's English professors wrote a

one-act play about the ghost stories on campus. As a cast and crew, we were the first to perform this show. During the show, I also had to create the poster and show program.

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2021

THE MOUSETRAP

PROPS MASTER/GRAPHIC ARTIST 

As part of my Senior Thesis, I researched and designed props for this show. To tie in my minor, I designed the poster and show program. Click here for the props and here for the poster and program.

MAY-AUGUST 2021

WOODSTOCK PLAYHOUSE

GENERAL TECHNICIAN

For three months, I was contracted as a general technician for the Woodstock Playhouse's 2021 Summer Festival of Theatre, working on FameEvita, Blithe Spirit, Charlotte's Web, and Sweet Charity. 

Check out everything that I did here

FEBRUARY & MARCH 2021

THE ZOO STORY & VARIATIONS ON A COMPOSITION IN BLUE

STAGE MANAGEMENT 

I took line notes, set up the rehearsal hall before rehearsals began, and ran backstage elements such as sound cues.

SEPTEMBER 2020

MEDEA & ANTIGONE

PROPERTIES MASTER

I was the Props Master for the productions. My most notable props would include two dead, bloody children and a staff. I was nominated for my Props Design in both of these at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

Check those out here

FEBRUARY 2020

URINETOWN

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER/FLY OP

I took line notes, set up the rehearsal hall before rehearsals began, and ran backstage elements such as working the fly system, setting scenery, and props.

OCTOBER 2019

NOISES OFF!

PROPERTIES MASTER

I found, rented, and borrowed over 30 props and created sardines and designed bouquets.

Check those out here

APRIL 2019

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

I began part-time work at a local community theater, Lafayette Society for the Performing Arts (LSPA). At this job, I do administrative work and occasionally work in the box office. 

MARCH 2019

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

PROPERTIES ASSISTANT

August allowed me to enhance my skill set because I built a Hi-Fi radio, hand-sew a Native American necklace, and create a wedding photograph using Photoshop. Check those out here!

NOVEMBER 2018

BLITHE SPIRIT

NOVEMBER 2018

BROTHERING IN

PROPERTIES ASSISTANT

I assisted in pulling props and making cucumber sandwiches by using a glass cup to cut bread in small circles.

DELTA TAU DELTA: ZETA BETA

I officially became a brother in the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity in November 2018. I currently serve as Chapter President, a position in which I run chapter and serve as the liaison between chapter and the school administrators. In 2019, I was selected to be our Social Chair, a position in which I would run the social media accounts. In 2020, I was elected as Sergeant at Arms, a position that oversees the chapter bylaws and run Honor Board meetings for Brothers who do not act according to the bylaws.

OCTOBER 2018

CRAZY FOR YOU

SOUND DESIGNER

As Sound Designer, I selected period-appropriate sound cues that I ran cues for during the show.

AUGUST 2018

START COLLEGE

THEATRE ARTS MAJOR
I declared my Theatre Arts major and minored in Art & Design. 

MAY 2018

GRADUATION FROM HCHS

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

I graduated from Harris County High School with a 4.22 GPA. I served as Co-President of our Theatre Department as well as a Vice President in our FFA Chapter. I took theatre classes and a few Graphic Design classes. 

EXPERIENCEO
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