The Kelly Ventura

An audio drama based on the public domain work “A String of Pearls” featuring the infamous Sweeney Todd, abridged and performed by Kelly Ventura. Before Sondheim, Tim Burton, or Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd lived in the pages of the “penny dreadful” stories. These serialized works were the pulp fiction of the mid 1800s and featured the infamous barber of Fleet Street “Easy shaving for a penny, as good as you will find any.”

Episode Four of "Treasure Island" based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Recorded Summer of 2020.

Episode Three of "Treasure Island" based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Recorded Summer of 2020.

Episode Two of "Treasure Island" based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Recorded Summer of 2020.

Episode One of "Treasure Island", the dramatized audio book based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Recorded Summer of 2020.

Episode 5 of Kelly Ventura Backstage features Jack Patino. Jack escaped jury duty just for this show and Kelly and Lauren talk about Jack’s affection for guitars, his love of theatre, and his especially heartfelt advice for student actors.

In Episode 4 entitled “The Cow Was Spectacular” Kelly and Lauren talk with special guest Thomas Nance. They discuss Tom’s history in theater and how his experiences on stage have shaped him into the person he is today. You will enjoy his “behind the scenes” stories. (“Fight on, D’Artagnan!”) Tom is an exceptional individual who always puts a positive spin on life, and you will be inspired when you hear the reason why he loves performing.

In Episode 3 we chat with Isabella O’Keefe about what motivates her to excel and succeed at so many endeavors both on stage and off stage. We also talk about her work with the Kennedy Center on a regional and national level. Isabella is one of those actors who has done the work and is seeing the results of her efforts. You will be inspired by her advice for younger student actors.

In Episode 2, Kelly and Lauren talk with special guest Chris Lopez. Chris started in local theatre and has since appeared in prime time shows such as “Grownish”, “Criminal Minds”, “Lucifer”, and “Young Sheldon”. On this episode they discuss how hard work pays off no matter what the industry.

A trailer for the upcoming audio play “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” coming April 26, 2021. Everyone has two natures: good and evil. Which is yours?

In this episode, “Excalibur and The Lady of The Lake” Arthur is crowned King, faces his first enemy, and takes up the sword Excalibur for the first time!

Based on the original story by Charles Dickens. This audio play is abridged and performed by Kelly Ventura. Since 2005 Kelly has performed this as a one person performance piece across the U.S. This abridgment is based on that show. For young listeners, parental guidance is suggested due to some frightening moments.

Sherlock Holmes is near death from a highly contagious virus and Watson must race across London to secure the services of the only man in London who can save his friend!