Press

For The Spitfire Grill -

Sydney Lanier (Percy), Pam McGinnis (Hannah), and Kelsey as Shelby in The Spitfire Grill.

“Lovely soprano Kelsey Celek, an outstanding Margaret Johnson in Wright State’s sublime production of The Light in the Piazza last season, brings an engaging timidity and warmth to her portrayal of Shelby Thorpe…Celek’s beautifully tender, lyric-driven renditions of ‘When Hope Goes”’and ‘Wild Bird’…are undeniable highlights that deserve an encore.” – Russell Florence, Jr., Dayton City Paper, 9/22/10

For The Light in the Piazza -

Kelsey as Margaret with Sarah Agar as Clara in The Light in the Piazza.

“Played to absolute perfection…Kelsey Celek has a brilliant career in this much needed genre ahead of her.” – Burt Saidel, Oakwood Register, 2/23/10

“Detailed, convincing, and memorable…Celek absolutely ruled as Margaret Johnson…” – Terry Morris, Dayton Daily News, 6/4/10

“Kelsey Celek is a remarkable focal point as Margaret…Celek’s splendidly crafted, nuanced portrayal, warmly accented with folksy asides to the audience, includes a dynamic rendition of the sweeping, spine-tingling ballad ‘Fable’…” – Russell Florence, Jr., Dayton City Paper, 2/24/10

Kelsey was named Best Leading Actress in a Musical by the Dayton City Paper for her “beautifully mature, heartfelt performance” as Margaret Johnson.