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CMU Directing on Instagram:
“Congratulations to MFA Wells Fellow Kaycee Swierc! Kaycee will serve as the Assistant Director for Dear Evan Hansen and Disney’s Frozen this summer at The Muny. We are so proud of you, Tartan! “
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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 raucous, musical production offers big laughs, big feelings and loud joy.”—Anya Van Wagtendonk, Isthmus
“This production is not only beautiful to look at, it moves like a dance — three hours fly.”—Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times
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Colette March praises Kaycee on the Queer Queeries podcast:
“I never once felt unsafe in that room, she was incredible. She found such a brilliant way to make everyone feel seen.”
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Kaycee’s Playbill profile
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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Diane Paulus
Kaycee was recently on CBS Boston in their Women’s History Month Heroes spotlight on Diane Paulus.
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‘Pete & James’ + TXST Musical Theatre
Kaycee returned to her alma mater along with the rest of the Pete & James team for a workshop in collaboration with TXST Musical Theatre.
2022 American Repertory Theater Gala
Kaycee with Diane Paulus and the companny of A.R.T’s 1776.
Praise for Star or Plane
Awards: Outstanding Director, Outstanding Production, Best in the Fest
Review from 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 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…”
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Occupy the Stage ‘22
Kaycee participated in the Women’s Theatre Festival 2022 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.
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“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.
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Kaycee Joins the Women’s Theatre Festival ‘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… there's no doubt that the "status quo" that got us here needs to be questioned. "
Women’s Theatre Festival 2020 Women + Apprentices
“The tipping point of American theatre is close at hand… a new kind of renaissance is coming.”
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KAYCEE ON THEATRE’S NOT DEAD WITH KEYANNA ALEXANDER
Kaycee joins Keyanna to discuss STAR OR PLANE, casting for the Women’s Theatre Festival, the effects of COVID, and the trajectory of the industry as a whole.
No Excuses November
Kaycee had the honor of being invited to teach during No Excuses November in collaboration with Women's Theatre Festival.
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.
Teaching at 2021 Virtual SETC
Chicago Dramatists Playwrights Aloud Program
Kaycee had the pleasure of working with new works during this program from the Chicago Dramatists.
