<< January 11, 2017
Chelsea received notice her one act play, Mercy Meal, was selected as one of the three invited one act plays for Region VIII's Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival! The festival will take place February 14-18th in Mesa, Arizona at Mesa Community College.
George Nelson, a former playwriting and directing professor of Chelsea's at Brigham Young University, will be directing Mercy Meal for production at the festival. It is such an honor being nominated.
Chelsea received notice her one act play, Mercy Meal, was selected as one of the three invited one act plays for Region VIII's Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival! The festival will take place February 14-18th in Mesa, Arizona at Mesa Community College.
George Nelson, a former playwriting and directing professor of Chelsea's at Brigham Young University, will be directing Mercy Meal for production at the festival. It is such an honor being nominated.
<< December 24, 2016
Chelsea was asked to come on LA Talk Radio's program, "The Writer's Block," for a second interview! June 17th, 2017. You can listen to her first interview here.
Chelsea was asked to come on LA Talk Radio's program, "The Writer's Block," for a second interview! June 17th, 2017. You can listen to her first interview here.
<< December 9, 2017
Chelsea wrapped up her first quarter as the teaching assistant for the Intro Acting course with Michael Bucklin. She loved her group of 90 students and looks forward to returning as the teaching assistant for Professor Luis Carazo's Intro to Acting course in January 2017.
One student had this to say in his/her TA evaluation:
"Chelsea quite literally felt like a second professor in the course. She was extremely helpful in understanding the various methods of acting and spent immense one-on-one time with each of us to prepare us for success in all of our assignments. Her approachability and great attitude made her section a very interactive experience between she and the students, and I would love to have her as a TA again in the future."
Chelsea wrapped up her first quarter as the teaching assistant for the Intro Acting course with Michael Bucklin. She loved her group of 90 students and looks forward to returning as the teaching assistant for Professor Luis Carazo's Intro to Acting course in January 2017.
One student had this to say in his/her TA evaluation:
"Chelsea quite literally felt like a second professor in the course. She was extremely helpful in understanding the various methods of acting and spent immense one-on-one time with each of us to prepare us for success in all of our assignments. Her approachability and great attitude made her section a very interactive experience between she and the students, and I would love to have her as a TA again in the future."
<< December 7, 2016
Chelsea finished the first draft of her thesis, Failing Hearts, a full length play tackling the intricacies of Mormon bisexuality. She also completed the first draft of a new one act play, Maleficium, for her Seminar in Renaissance Literature course.
Chelsea finished the first draft of her thesis, Failing Hearts, a full length play tackling the intricacies of Mormon bisexuality. She also completed the first draft of a new one act play, Maleficium, for her Seminar in Renaissance Literature course.
<< December 3-4, 2017
Chelsea held auditions and callbacks for UCR's New Play Festival 2017 with fellow playwright, Krista Skorupski. Krista agreed to direct this production of The Riveters. Chelsea can't wait for their future collaboration together and couldn't be more thrilled with the selected cast members.
Chelsea held auditions and callbacks for UCR's New Play Festival 2017 with fellow playwright, Krista Skorupski. Krista agreed to direct this production of The Riveters. Chelsea can't wait for their future collaboration together and couldn't be more thrilled with the selected cast members.
<< October 31, 2016
Chelsea's new full length play, The Riveters, has been selected as part of UCR's 2017 New Play Festival! Performance dates are March 16 and 18 at 8pm.
Chelsea's new full length play, The Riveters, has been selected as part of UCR's 2017 New Play Festival! Performance dates are March 16 and 18 at 8pm.
<< October 27, 2016
Chelsea was interviewed as a guest writer on LA Talk Radio's The Writer's Block! You can listen to the interview here. You can also read Chelsea's thoughts on the experience here.
Chelsea was interviewed as a guest writer on LA Talk Radio's The Writer's Block! You can listen to the interview here. You can also read Chelsea's thoughts on the experience here.
<< September 22, 2016
Chelsea started up her second year of her MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts. She also began her first quarter as the teaching assistant for the Intro to Acting course with Professor Michael Bucklin.
Chelsea started up her second year of her MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts. She also began her first quarter as the teaching assistant for the Intro to Acting course with Professor Michael Bucklin.
<< June 8, 2016
Chelsea wrapped up her first year of graduate study at University of California, Riverside, maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the entire year. She wrote her first television pilot for her show, The Good Girls. She also completed the first draft of her new full length play, The Riveters.
Chelsea wrapped up her first year of graduate study at University of California, Riverside, maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the entire year. She wrote her first television pilot for her show, The Good Girls. She also completed the first draft of her new full length play, The Riveters.
<< May 30, 2016
UCR's New Play Festival 2016 received an amazing review from UCR's Newspaper, The Highlanders. Her one act play, Mercy Meal, was one of the one act plays participating in the production. You can read the review here.
UCR's New Play Festival 2016 received an amazing review from UCR's Newspaper, The Highlanders. Her one act play, Mercy Meal, was one of the one act plays participating in the production. You can read the review here.
<< May 25-28, 2016
Mercy Meal, Chelsea's one act play, premiered as part of UCR's New Play Festival! She also had the opportunity to act in the festival, portraying Stampy in The Trail by Taylor Hatch.
Mercy Meal, Chelsea's one act play, premiered as part of UCR's New Play Festival! She also had the opportunity to act in the festival, portraying Stampy in The Trail by Taylor Hatch.
<< December 17, 2015
Chelsea's new one act play, Mercy Meal, has been selected for UCR's 2016 New Play Festival! Performance dates are May 25-28.
Chelsea's new one act play, Mercy Meal, has been selected for UCR's 2016 New Play Festival! Performance dates are May 25-28.
<< December 11, 2015
Chelsea finished her first quarter! Her portfolio gained a new ten minute play and two one-act plays through her playwriting workshop. She also completed the first draft of her first full-length screenplay.
Chelsea finished her first quarter! Her portfolio gained a new ten minute play and two one-act plays through her playwriting workshop. She also completed the first draft of her first full-length screenplay.
<< September 24, 2015
Chelsea began her journey with her fellow UCR Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts cohort. Her first quarter included a playwriting workshop, a screenwriting workshop, and a Writer's Life seminar.
Chelsea began her journey with her fellow UCR Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts cohort. Her first quarter included a playwriting workshop, a screenwriting workshop, and a Writer's Life seminar.
<< April 1, 2015
Chelsea was admitted into California College of the Arts and University of California, Riverside. She's decided to attend UCR's MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts!
She was also awarded the Chancellor's Distinguished Fellowship and will be attending on a full ride scholarship. School starts in September 2015.
Chelsea was admitted into California College of the Arts and University of California, Riverside. She's decided to attend UCR's MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts!
She was also awarded the Chancellor's Distinguished Fellowship and will be attending on a full ride scholarship. School starts in September 2015.
<< February 13, 2015
Chelsea submitted her final application for graduate study! Now the hard part: Waiting. She applied to University of California, Los Angeles (MFA in Playwriting), University of California, Riverside (MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts), Arizona State University (MFA in Dramatic Writing), New York Univeristy Tisch School of the Arts (MFA in Dramatic Writing), and California College of the Arts (MFA in Writing).
Chelsea submitted her final application for graduate study! Now the hard part: Waiting. She applied to University of California, Los Angeles (MFA in Playwriting), University of California, Riverside (MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts), Arizona State University (MFA in Dramatic Writing), New York Univeristy Tisch School of the Arts (MFA in Dramatic Writing), and California College of the Arts (MFA in Writing).
<< December 1, 2014
Chelsea submitted her graduate school application to UCLA, the first of several. She also submitted her application to NYU School Tisch of the Arts. Next up: Arizona State University, California College of the Arts, and University of California, Riverside.
Chelsea submitted her graduate school application to UCLA, the first of several. She also submitted her application to NYU School Tisch of the Arts. Next up: Arizona State University, California College of the Arts, and University of California, Riverside.
<< October 27, 2014
Chelsea has agreed to be the book writer for a new musical that may be the Spring 2016 Pardoe main stage show at BYU! While this project has yet to be finalized and set in stone for production, future workshops and collaborations are underway. She couldn't be more excited and humbled.
Chelsea has agreed to be the book writer for a new musical that may be the Spring 2016 Pardoe main stage show at BYU! While this project has yet to be finalized and set in stone for production, future workshops and collaborations are underway. She couldn't be more excited and humbled.
<< October 24, 2014
Chelsea will be the head playwright for the #YesAllWomen devised theatre project. Auditions will be November 6th-7th. Follow the link here to the Facebook page for more information.
Chelsea will be the head playwright for the #YesAllWomen devised theatre project. Auditions will be November 6th-7th. Follow the link here to the Facebook page for more information.
<< October 20, 2014
Chelsea was cast in two short scenes directed by one UVU student director and another BYU student director. She'll be Kay in Stranger Than Fiction by Zach Helm and Jessie in 'night Mother by Marsha Norman.
Chelsea was cast in two short scenes directed by one UVU student director and another BYU student director. She'll be Kay in Stranger Than Fiction by Zach Helm and Jessie in 'night Mother by Marsha Norman.
<< September 19, 2014
Chelsea was cast in three short scenes directed by BYU student directors. She'll be portraying Nora in A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen for two scenes and Anna Lissa in Anna Lissa by Minna Canth.
Chelsea was cast in three short scenes directed by BYU student directors. She'll be portraying Nora in A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen for two scenes and Anna Lissa in Anna Lissa by Minna Canth.
<< September 2, 2014
The final day of the summer acting workshop with Ben Hopkins' Three C's of Acting Course. Chelsea performed a monologue from Fat Pig by Neil LaBute and two scenes: one from Stranger Than Fiction by Zach Helm and the other from The Odd Couple by Neil Simon.
The final day of the summer acting workshop with Ben Hopkins' Three C's of Acting Course. Chelsea performed a monologue from Fat Pig by Neil LaBute and two scenes: one from Stranger Than Fiction by Zach Helm and the other from The Odd Couple by Neil Simon.
<<June 26, 2014
Chelsea landed a supporting role in an independent student short film, Arnold! Three days of shooting. An experience she looks forward having again soon.
Chelsea landed a supporting role in an independent student short film, Arnold! Three days of shooting. An experience she looks forward having again soon.
<< March 17, 2014
Microburst Theatre Festival received three national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival! Distinguished Production of a New Work, Distinguished Direction of a New Work, and Distinguished Performance of an Ensemble for a New Work. You can see more amazing work awarded here.
Microburst Theatre Festival received three national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival! Distinguished Production of a New Work, Distinguished Direction of a New Work, and Distinguished Performance of an Ensemble for a New Work. You can see more amazing work awarded here.
<< February 22, 2014
Women of Faith is now available to watch online at www.iamawomanoffaith.org. Feel free to browse the website and gain insight on Chelsea's thoughts portraying Minerva Teichert.
Women of Faith is now available to watch online at www.iamawomanoffaith.org. Feel free to browse the website and gain insight on Chelsea's thoughts portraying Minerva Teichert.
<< February 1, 2014
Chelsea submitted three plays for the 2014 KCACTF Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship Award. She also attended the premiere of Women of Faith. She looks forward to sharing the film with people from all walks of life.
Chelsea submitted three plays for the 2014 KCACTF Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship Award. She also attended the premiere of Women of Faith. She looks forward to sharing the film with people from all walks of life.
<< December 9, 2013
Bring Her Back received its first staged reading through BYU's Writers/Dramaturgs/Actors course.
Bring Her Back received its first staged reading through BYU's Writers/Dramaturgs/Actors course.
<< December 8, 2013
Exactly one year from its first staged reading at the Region VIII KCACTF Conference last year, The Shoelace will be performed at the Los Angeles Theatre Center during the 2014 Region VIII KC/ACTF Conference in February!
Exactly one year from its first staged reading at the Region VIII KCACTF Conference last year, The Shoelace will be performed at the Los Angeles Theatre Center during the 2014 Region VIII KC/ACTF Conference in February!
<< November 22, 2013
The Shoelace was selected and performed at The Echo Theatre in Provo, UT for their 2nd Annual Echo10 Play Festival. You can read a review here.
The Shoelace was selected and performed at The Echo Theatre in Provo, UT for their 2nd Annual Echo10 Play Festival. You can read a review here.
<< November 20, 2013
Women of Faith has been submitted to the LDS Film Festival. So much love and dedication went into this production. It's amazing the finished product is almost here!
Women of Faith has been submitted to the LDS Film Festival. So much love and dedication went into this production. It's amazing the finished product is almost here!
<< October 23, 2013
Tonight is opening night for BYU's Microburst Theatre Festival! Chelsea's beyond excited to share The Shoelace with the BYU and Provo community. She wants to thank her teachers, friends, and family for all the help and encouragement they've given her. You can read a review here.
Tonight is opening night for BYU's Microburst Theatre Festival! Chelsea's beyond excited to share The Shoelace with the BYU and Provo community. She wants to thank her teachers, friends, and family for all the help and encouragement they've given her. You can read a review here.
<< October 8, 2013
Chelsea and her fellow BYU women playwrights came together for the Microburst Theatre Festival's photoshoot and promotional video. It was such an honor sharing this experience with these talented playwrights.
Chelsea and her fellow BYU women playwrights came together for the Microburst Theatre Festival's photoshoot and promotional video. It was such an honor sharing this experience with these talented playwrights.
<< July 26, 2013
The Shoelace will be produced at BYU in October 2013! Auditions will be held on September 10-11, with callbacks on the 12.
The Shoelace will be produced at BYU in October 2013! Auditions will be held on September 10-11, with callbacks on the 12.
<< July 10, 2013
Bring Her Back, Chelsea's debut full length play, will be workshopped as a part of BYU's prestigious Writers/Dramaturgs/Actors course in Fall 2013!
Bring Her Back, Chelsea's debut full length play, will be workshopped as a part of BYU's prestigious Writers/Dramaturgs/Actors course in Fall 2013!
<< June 12, 2013
Chelsea acted in her first film, Women of Faith. She portrayed the great Mormon painter, Minerva Teichert. Look for the short film in January 2014.
Chelsea acted in her first film, Women of Faith. She portrayed the great Mormon painter, Minerva Teichert. Look for the short film in January 2014.
<< May 29, 2013
Brigham Young University's premiere of Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time's opening night! Chelsea's thrilled to portray the sassy and sweet Mrs Who.
Brigham Young University's premiere of Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time's opening night! Chelsea's thrilled to portray the sassy and sweet Mrs Who.
<< April 25, 2013
Chelsea graduated from Brigham Young University with fellow playwright and dear friend, Ariel Mitchell.
Chelsea graduated from Brigham Young University with fellow playwright and dear friend, Ariel Mitchell.
<< April 16, 2013
Last day of undergraduate classes at BYU. Chelsea received her second BYU Outstanding Playwriting Student Award and hugged some very wonderful people.
Last day of undergraduate classes at BYU. Chelsea received her second BYU Outstanding Playwriting Student Award and hugged some very wonderful people.
<< March 8, 2013
The Shoelace got its debut performance at BYU's "Night at the HFAC" event! It was met with huge success and wondrous applause. Chelsea can't wait for another performance.
The Shoelace got its debut performance at BYU's "Night at the HFAC" event! It was met with huge success and wondrous applause. Chelsea can't wait for another performance.
<< February 16, 2013
Chelsea is a National Semi-Finalist and Region VIII Winner for her ten minute play, The Shoelace! She looks forward to whatever happens next in this amazing and humbling time.
Chelsea is a National Semi-Finalist and Region VIII Winner for her ten minute play, The Shoelace! She looks forward to whatever happens next in this amazing and humbling time.