Dave Kelly isn’t really the bragging type, so I’m happy to do it on his behalf. Most of us know Dave from BT, many of us know he is a very talented actor, and some of us know that he is also a skilled musician. Guess what – Dave is also a very gifted writer. Ha ha Dave Kelly! The secret is out!
I can verify Dave’s talents as a writer after having seen his very first play called “Dad’s Piano”. Dave wrote five monologues and his brother Rob Kelly directs the show. Chris Hunt (one of the Calgary’s best actors, IMHO) performs alongside Jeffrey Neufeld (a very accomplished and intuitive classical pianist) who plays the “score” to the monologues.
Dad’s Piano is the story of Paul, his dying father, and the music that ties them together. The show is only about 45 minutes long and in that time the audience is taken on a journey through the eyes of five characters that is heartbreaking and hilarious. The characters are finely drawn by a writer who is sensitive and deeply perceptive. Sometimes you say you love something to support a friend, but I sincerely loved the show! I sat in the front row with Sus and our friend Mike Morrison and we all enjoyed it immensely.
Click here for show times! Dad’s Piano plays Aug 20-22, Motel, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts.