Thu 11/10 @ 7-10PM
Near West Theatre will be hosting a Celebration of the Life of Kevin Joseph Kelly, a well-known and much loved member of Cleveland’s Theatre community for more than 25 years. He passed away on October 18 at the age of 65.
Actor/singer/director/educator Kelly came to Cleveland in the mid 90s and soon after became ubiquitous on local stages including the Beck Center Lakeland Civic Theatre, Blank Canvas Theatre and Near West Theatre. His last production was Noises Off at Lakeland Civic Theatre, which closed on October 9.
He also worked at Near West Theatre, which will host a celebration of Kevin’s life on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
They say, “All are welcome and we invite the community to come with stories, photos, poems or anything they would like to share their love for Kevin and his impact on their lives. This date has been selected in consultation with Kevin’s family and their availability. We are honored to welcome them. Many of you have reached out to ask how you can be supportive and help. Thank you for your kindness as NWT staff are also processing our own grief and managing time with loved ones.”
The event will be a potluck and they invite community members to sign up to bring something or to volunteer.