Acting Press & Awards

For The Tragedy of Dandelion 
"The performances gel ... especially Kelly Zekas’s innocent and funny Princess Cèlie." - blogcritics

For Cupid and Psyche :
"Kelly Laurel Zekas' depiction of Psyche's less beautiful and popular sister is endearing." - Hi! Drama

For The Picture of Dorian Gray:
Interview with MTWorks, a "stand out" from nytheatre.com

For The Many Universes of Elizabeth Brooks and 
How To Win a Balcony Scene 
Audience Favorite Actress, 2012 and 2013 

For King Lear:
Interview with nytheatre.com

For Hamlet Bound & Unbound:
Nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Short Subject, Midtown International Theatre Festival.

"Kelly Zekas, playing opposite the “Pacino” character (so you can imagine the powerful onslaught of anger and earnestness she had to withstand), all the while maintained a calmness and added humorous tones here and there." -Drama-Queen

"Kelly Zekas was equal parts commanding and uproarious in her honest deadpan delivery as a stage manager who can sooth the savage beast." -Outerstage

For The Empress of Sex:
"In a group of strong performers, Kelly Zekas as the complicated maiden ... stood out." -nytheatre.com

Joanne & Beth 

Joanne & Beth follows two truly awkward actresses trying to make it in NYC. Created by, written by, and starring Kelly Zekas and Mariel Matero. 

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