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.
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!
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
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 Fame, Evita, 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.
