Name
Lori Kee, Associate Professor
Department
Speech, Communications and Theatre Arts
Type of Leave
Fellowship Award for Creative work in literature/arts
Full year starting Fall 2021
Project Description
Development alongside Tony, Pulitzer, and Academy Award winning writer John Patrick Shanley and direction of of his world premiere play “Candlelight” (August – December 2021.) BMCC Professor Elizabeth Chaney did set and prop design for the production and 2 students were involved as Assistant Director (Michelle Cuizon) and Assistant Stage Manager Stage (Andrea Nagua) Development of Shanley’s new work Brooklyn Laundry which was read for the opening of the 75th season of the Actors Studio which I directed 10/12/22.
In addition, I am in the process of completion of development (screenplay is award nominated), and production including special effects work for short film “Be Careful” February – present. This film will be completed and submitted to festivals.
Website
Lori Kee Professional Website – Candlelight
