theatrely31 inaugural class

What does the theatrical landscape of tomorrow look like? The Theatrely31 is our newly minted annual compilation of visionary actors, directors, and theatre makers poised for a meteoric rise. These trailblazers and emerging stars are carving unique paths within our industry, and we eagerly anticipate the exciting destinations they will take us to next.

Katie Spelman has been on the scene as a choreographer for years now, putting in her time as an associate choreographer on numerous Broadway productions from Amélie to American Psycho to Moulin Rouge (I mean, their Act II opener is still the best number on Broadway all these years later). As choreographer of The Notebook, her lyrical movement elevates the entire production, especially when paired with Ingrid Michaelson’s lush score in the incredible mid-Act I song "I Wanna Go Back," a number I still think about nearly daily. I am ready for what she dreams up next. — Editor-in-Chief Kobi Kassal