Praise for ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
“American Players Theatre's ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ brings farce and fireworks to the stage”
— Aaron R. Conklin, Madison Magazine
“This production is not only beautiful to look at, it moves like a dance — three hours fly.”
— Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on Instagram
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Congrats from CMU Drama
“Kaycee is the Assistant Director for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING… She is assisting the head of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, Robert Ramirez, on the production. We are so proud of you, Tartan!”
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Shoutout from Texas State
“Congratulations to the multifaceted Kaycee Swierc (‘20) as she spends her summer… as the Assistant Director for American Players Theatre’s production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’.”
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‘Much Ado’ Sneak Peak
Follow along as Kaycee takes over CMU Drama’s Instagram stories to give a sneak peek of the show’s final rehearsal/preview before opening!
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Inside ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Follow along on the adventure on CMU Drama’s Instagram to catch an inside look at rehearsals and Much Ado's first performance!
“I never once felt unsafe in that room, she was incredible. She found such a brilliant way to make everyone feel seen.”
— Colette March, on the Queer Queeries Podcast
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Diane Paulus
Kaycee was recently on CBS Boston in their Women’s History Month Heroes spotlight on Diane Paulus.
‘Pete & James’ + TXST Musical Theatre
Kaycee will return to her alma mater along with the rest of the Pete & James team for a workshop in collaboration with TXST Musical Theatre. The workshop will begin in winter 2023 and will bring together both current and former TXST students.
2022 American Repertory Theater Gala
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Kaycee at the American Repertory Theater
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Diane Paulus and Kaycee Swierc at the A.R.T. opening of 1776
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The 1776 A.R.T. Company with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on opening night
AWARD: OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR, OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
-Women’s Theatre Festival WTF Fringe 2020
AWARD: BEST IN THE FEST
REVIEW: CHATHAM LIFE & STYLE
“… this performance’s virtual adaptation, directed by Kaycee Swierc, artfully utilizes the very small stage of the webcam to offer a surprisingly engaging narrative. The character dialogue flows naturally without interruption despite each actor being miles apart and sharing no common space. The audience experiences a more personal, intimate connection to the characters, especially in a world where many people already rely on FaceTime or video chat to hang out virtually…”
Praise for Star or Plane
Occupy the Stage 22
Kaycee participated in WTF’s 2021 Occupy the Stage as the director of Beheading Columbus by Diana Burbano. Occupy began in 2016 as a way to feature work written by female playwrights. In 2022 (its 6th year) it was presented as a livestream festival of new plays mixed in with encore readings of fan favorites from previous years.
“COVID-19 Closures: Kaycee Swierc (Texas State University)”
Kaycee shares her thoughts on being a theater student during the pandemic in this article published by popular performer blog Actor Aesthetic.
Youth Disruptors
KAYCEE WAS INVITED TO JOIN THE WTF ‘YOUTH DISRUPTORS: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS + THEIR VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE’ PANEL
"Our entire industry has been changed by both the COVID-19 global pandemic and the Movement for Black Lives. Production halted, seasons canceled; there's no doubt that the "status quo" that got us here needs to be questioned. This panel discussion, lead by young professionals just starting their careers in theatre, is a moment to look towards the future."
WTF’s 2020 Women + Apprentices
“The tipping point of American theatre is close at hand, with BIPOC, women, and queer artists at the helm… These emerging producers, designers, directors, and technicians are already changing the way theatre operates and a new kind of renaissance is coming.”
Click the button below to read the full article featuring Kaycee alongside WTF’s other 2020 Women+ Apprentices.
Kaycee on Theatre’s NOT Dead with Keyanna Alexander
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Theatre’s NOT Dead: The Team Behind STAR OR PLANE
Kaycee joins playwrights Cohen Kraus and Josh Beasley on Theatre’s NOT Dead to talk virtual theatre, representation, and the story behind STAR OR PLANE.
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Theatre’s NOT Dead: Occupy Organizers
Keyanna Alexander asks Kaycee to discuss casting all 40 of the Occupy the Stage readings for Women's Theatre Festival.
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Theatre’s NOT Dead : Next Gen: Admin
Keyanna Alexander talks to Rowen Haigh, Hannah Williams, and Kaycee about how theatre operations have changed in the time of COVID, where they think the industry is heading, and what issues still need to be addressed.
No Excuses November
Kaycee was invited to teach during "No Excuses November" in collaboration with Women's Theatre Festival.
Teaching at 2021 Virtual SETC
Kaycee was selected as an instructor for the 2021 Virtual SETC. Her workshop focused on practical strategies and tools to improve the virtual casting process.
Chicago Dramatists Playwrights Aloud Program
Kaycee had the pleasure of working with new works during this program from the Chicago Dramatists.
