Telling Bold Stories. Creating Powerful Experiences.

With over 300 productions behind me, I create theatre that resonates — universal stories told with truth, vision, and heart. My mission as a director and producer is to build spaces where stories matter. I am driven by strong writing, artistic risk, and a deep belief in the impact of live performance.

ABOUT

“I create theatre that resonates — emotionally honest, socially relevant, and rooted in strong storytelling. I’m drawn to bold voices, new work, and reimagined classics that connect audiences in meaningful ways.”

Keely Enright is a League of Charleston Theatres and Best of Charleston Award-winning director, writer, and actor whose work in theatre spans more than three decades.

She is the Producing Artistic Director of the Village Repertory Company, a professional theatre organization she co-founded in 2001. Under her leadership, the company has become known for its bold programming, regional premieres, and commitment to producing new and reimagined works.

Keely has produced more than 300 productions in the Lowcountry, including over 30 world premieres and numerous Southeast and South Carolina premieres. Her directing credits range from contemporary dramas and classic revivals to immersive musicals and original work. Her approach blends artistic risk with rigorous storytelling, aiming always to create experiences that resonate long after the final curtain.

She is a passionate advocate for arts leadership and cultural development, having served as Board President of the League of Charleston Theatres and currently as a Commissioner for the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Advisory Commission.

Experience:

Producing Artistic Director, Village Repertory Co. (2012–Present)
Founder/Producing Director, Village Playhouse and Repertory Co. (2001–2012)
Board President, League of Charleston Theatres (2011–2015)
Commissioner, Performing Arts and Culture, Mt. Pleasant Recreation Advisory Commission (2022–2025)

Directing Highlights (Chronological Order):

2015 – The Transcendents
“Tight, textured, and emotionally raw... the cast is uniformly excellent under Enright’s direction.”
— Charleston City Paper
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2016- 1984
”Director Keely Enright brings Orwell’s nightmarish vision to life with chilling precision and theatrical invention.”
— Post & Courier
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2017 – The Father
“Gut-wrenching... handled with grace.” – Charleston City Paper
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2019 – Mary Page Marlowe
“Quiet, aching... emotional maturity.” – Post & Courier
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2019 – All Is Calm
“Powerful and quietly moving… a production that honors both the brutality and the humanity of war.”
— Post & Courier
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2023 – I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard
“Enright creates a darkly funny, emotionally piercing experience... a timely, fearless piece of theatre.”
— Post & Courier
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2023 – Wedding Band
“Enright handles Alice Childress’ searing text with clarity and reverence, delivering a production that is both timely and emotionally resonant.”
— Post & Courier
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2024 – Journey’s End
“Powerfully rendered and beautifully staged..brings the emotional toll of war into sharp, unflinching focus.”
— Charleston City Paper
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2025 – The Angel Next Door
“A crisp cocktail of wit and charm...Keely Enright directs with just the right dose of sparkle.”
— Charleston City Paper
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The Transcendents "Tight, textured, and emotionally raw."-Charleston City Paper
The Father "Gut-wrenching...handled with grace."-Charleston City Paper
Mary Page Marlowe "Quiet, aching...emotional maturity." - Post & Courier
All is Calm "Powerful and quietly moving..." - Post & Courier
I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard "Darkly funny, emotionally piercing...a timely, fearless piece of theatre." - Post & Courier