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Nambi E. Kelley

Nambi E. Kelley

A co-producer for television, Nambi E. Kelley has written for such shows as Bel-Air, Our Kind of People, Lady in the Lake, and The Chi. Nambi was in residence at the National Black Theatre (NYC), winner of The Prince Prize, Writers Grant Alliance Dramatists Guild, and The Primus Prize (finalist). Nambi was picked by Toni Morrison to adapt her novel Jazz, and is developing 2 musicals for Broadway, TBA. Native Son, (Concord Theatricals), has enjoyed productions across the country, most notably, at Yale Rep and premiered in NYC through The Acting Co (Audelco Award Best Production, Dramaleague Best Revival Nomination). An award-winning actress, Nambi E. Kelley has performed regionally, internationally, and on television.
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Works by Nambi E. Kelley

Full-Length Plays Xtigone cover Drama Xtigone Using hip hop poetry, dance and dialogue that pulses with the voice of our cities, this re-imagining of Sophocles' Antigone tells the story of the ill-fated Xtigone and her quest for her community's truth. 90-100 min 5-15+ females, 4-15+ males (9-30+ performers possible).
Book Go Solo: Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors cover Book Go Solo: Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors A diverse collection of more than six dozen monologues from plays published by YouthPLAYS, for young actors ranging from middle school through university, ideal for auditions, classroom work and competition. Available as a paperback book for individual use or as an ebook that includes a photocopy license for classroom use.