David Jachin Kelley Reviews from various Equity productions Les Miserables in concert - Javert “David Kelley sheds his usual princely leading man qualities to turn in a tortured Javert, pitch perfect both vocally and dramatically.” -- Matthew MacDermid (Talkin’ Broadway) Into The Woods - Cinderella’s Prince “The production is blessed with a terrific cast of principals including the two extravagant princes. Cinderella’s prince, David Jachin Kelley, is reminiscent of Kevin Kline at his dopiest.” -- Elizabeth Maupin (Orlando Sentinel) “David Kelley and Ariel Heller are total hammy delights as the princes each more handsome than the other (I dare you to say which), showcasing their talents with a hilarious over-the-top “Agony”. -- Matthew MacDermid (Talkin’ Broadway) “The best number by far was “Agony”, sung by the two princes of irresponsible imperial government, Ariel Heller and David Kelley” -- Al Pergande (Orlando Weekly) “Although portraying shallow and egotistical princely brothers, Ariel Heller and David Jachin Kelley manage to get the biggest laughs in their over-the-top schtick, in “Agony”, where they bemoan their fate of being in love.” -- Pam Harbaugh (Florida Today) “David Kelley is remarkable as Cinderella’s Prince.” -- Dave Wiethop (The Watermark) She Loves Me - Georg “Mad Cow has a sweet pair of leads in Erin Beute's Amalia and David Jachin Kelley's Georg. Both performers provide excellent characterizations, neither of which are so sweet to cause a headache, but sweet enough to make the romantic comedy believable and enjoyable. Kelley's Georg is a bomb of nervous energy waiting to explode, and his jubilant title number is pure joy to watch.” -- Matthew MacDermid (Talkin’ Broadway) “The musical features Georg Nowack as the head salesman for Maraczek's perfume shop, a charming little place set in 1930s Budapest. As played by David Jachin Kelley, Georg is charmingly awkward and just a little tightly wound. His regular correspondence with a woman, known only as Dear Friend, reveals the intelligent and thoughtful man inside. Beute and Kelley have that essential chemistry needed to make this on-stage couple work. Each has a wonderful expressive style and plays well against the other, with the timing of a classic-movie couple.” -- Rebecca Swain (Orlando Sentinel) “The cast shines across the board, starting with Kelley's winningly manic performance, a blend of arrogant irritability and endearing awkwardness – plus an expressive voice.” -- Seth Kubersky (Orlando Weekly) “David Kelley as Georg delivered a letter-perfect performance.” -- Peter Filchia (Theatermania) Johnny Guitar (Southeastern Premiere) - Title Role “Powerhouse performances by Rachel Jones, Stacy Schwartz and David Kelley will keep you smiling long after the curtain falls.” “Most surprising of all is David Kelley as Johnny, given that the title role is less than zero in the original. The lanky, hunky Kelley here channels Clint Eastwood in his best Man-with-No-Name mode, as straight and straight-faced as they come, very much the “just a tough man/tender enough man” of the title tune.” -- Octavio Roca (Miami New Times) “The title charater of Johnny Guitar is played by David Kelley, a tall drink of water with a handsome face and a Clint Eastwood inflection in his voice.” -- Mary Damiano (Miami Artzine) “David Kelley is Johnny Guitar, a hunka-hunka stranger with a way around a ballad, who shows up with a six-string instead of a six-gun.” -- Jack Zink (South Florida Sun-Sentinel) All the Girls Love Bobby Kennedy - Title Role “The cast was terrific throughout including David Kelley as Bobby Kennedy” -- Elizabeth Maupin (Orlando Sentinel) Guys and Dolls - Sky Masterson “The show rises to the level of greatness whenever David Jachin Kelley is on the scene as Sky Masterson, the smooth and cynical bet-on-anything charmer. Kelley’s baritone and shoulders-pulled-back physical stance give Sky the unapproachable look he must have when he first courts Sister Sarah (Laura Anne Hodos) and makes his “reformation” that much more effective at the end when he seems to let down his guard.” -- Barbara L. Fredricksen (St. Petersburg Times) “David Jachin Kelley as Sky Masterson has a voice to melt anyone’s heart, and an endearing smile and charming personality that ultimately wins over Miss Sarah. Kelley lets Sky’s sensitive side and common decency shine through his gambling persona early enough so we don’t mistake his true intentions.” -- Marsha Reiners (Hernando Today) The New Moon - Alexander “What can you say about David Jachin Kelley? Three words---he is funny. In addition to an excellent singing voice, his comedic talent makes him a natural for musical comedy. Jim Carey, watch out!” --The Daily Item "David Jachin Kelley's performance is actually one of the high points of the show. He brings a great presence to the physical demands of his role. ...terrific voice, hand-in-hand with solid acting skills." --Daily Local News "David Kelley lights up the stage. He's physically nimble, facially mobile, and sexily appealing." --The Swarthmorean "For those who like comic turns they couldn't ask for better than David Jachin Kelley" -- Delaware County Daily Times "He (Alexander) is portrayed outrageously by David Jachin Kelley.” -- Press Focus "We are treated to a hilarious performance by Kelley" -- Standard Journal "Kelley does some accomplished clowning." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "David Kelley merits special praise" -- Theatre Talk (Suburban Express) "Adding much needed spice and life to the script was David Jachin Kelley" -- Juniata News "Kelley brought to stage his brightness and light-hearted humor" -- Town Talk A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum - Miles Gloriosus “The real heroes of the piece -- the passel of veteran comics, include David Jachin Kelley as the vainglorious soldier, Miles Gloriosus.” -- Elizabeth Maupin (Orlando Sentinel) “Russell Warner, Edmund Kearney, Michael Walters and David Kelley are perfectly cast, and the most enjoyable people onstage.” -- Jim Alton (Orlando City Search) Oklahoma - Curly “David Kelley, who plays the handsome cowboy, Curly McClain, is every leading man wrapped into one actor. With “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’” he takes us through the waving prairie grasses, where we can see the “bright golden haze on the meadow.” His “Surrey with the Fringe on Top” has all the swagger and braggadocio of a young man in love, and he brings new life to the song simply in the way he delivers it.” -- Marsha Reiniers (The Tampa Tribune) “Clean-cut Curly McClain is played by a handsome David Kelley. Kelley’s Curly is still smitten by Laurey, but he isn’t as easily won as in the original, drawing out the sexual tension, making him multidimensional and showing off his acting chops.” -- Barbara L. Fredricksen (St. Petersburg Times) “Curly (David Kelley), is the quintessential prairie cowboy. Kelley has the right stuff to make Curly see real.” -- Jack Petro (Jack’s Theatre blog) "David Kelley has a strong controlled baritone voice and won the acclaim of a full house audience with his complete understanding and portrayal of his role.” -- WZHR AM "Kelley dazzles the audience with his singing." -- Bill Siebert (Southwest Volusia Reporter) “The casting of David Kelley was a wise choice. Kelley expresses surefire heroic appeal, as well as a subtle complexity. Despite his assured swagger, an air of uncertainty lurks just beneath the surface. The duets, including the tender "People Will Say We're In Love" and the blackly comic "Pore Jud is Dead" enchant completely.” -- Tracey Allen (Orlando City Search) "There is that handsome David Jachin Kelley who matches up perfectly with the winsome and beautiful Alexis Kramer. Both have wonderfully trained voices and they do justice to every note of every song." -- First Coast Entertainer Murder’s A Drag - Detective Buck “David Kelley plays the hunky police detective. Kelley (who resembles a young Tab Hunter) shows quite a bit of skin -- and talent.” -- Orlando Weekly Bouncers - Lucky Eric “Four tough looking guys (David Kelley, Michael Chavis, Ken Gow and Ryan Scharoun) play the whole cast of bar flies, from the ditzy blonds out to make the scene, to the drunken frat boys and psychotic “Security” folks there to keep the place tense but vaguely under control. Each person is defined, each believable. Brilliant pieces of comedy fly, like Kelley and Scharoun in the Swedish porn flick with “Friends” recorded over the good parts and the pointless beat poetry recited by Kelley’s bouncer, “Lucky Eric”. Carl Gauze (Ink 19 Archikulture Digest) Hello Dolly “David Kelley’s bumbling Cornelius is endearing. His sweet rendition of It Only Takes a Moment is truly heartwarming, and you’ll love the innocence with which he delivers one of the show’s truest lines: “I bet you could know a woman for a hundred years and never really be sure if she likes you or not.” -- Francine King - The Florida Times Union “David Kelley as Cornelius and Juan Unzueta as Barnaby are quite a team, musically and comically.” -- Dick Kerekes (EU Jacksonville) 1776 - Thomas Jefferson Drawing by: Anna McCambridge. On permanent collection with the Maitland Arts Society “The voices are terrific and the acting is first-rate. David Kelley does well with the most familiar role. Kelley’s young, aristocratic Jefferson is nicely removed from the surrounding din.” -- Elizabeth Maupin (Orlando Sentinel) “David Jachin Kelley is a striking Thomas Jefferson” -- Christine Dolen (Miami Herald) “A perfect cast has been selected including David Kelley as the quietly intense Thomas Jefferson” -- South Florida Theatre Scene David Jachin Kelley AEA (SAG Eligible) DavidTheActor@yahoo.commailto:DavidTheActor@yahoo.comshapeimage_1_link_0