Kelly Helgeson joined Writers Theatre in August 2022 where she serves as General Manager providing leadership support in key areas of the theatre's operations. Prior to WT, Kelly spent seven years at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing Arts at Northwestern University as Associate Managing Director.
Kelly joined Writers Theatre in August 2022 and provides leadership support in key areas of the theatre’s operations. Prior to joining WT, Kelly was the Director of Theatre Operations at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University.
Education: Purdue University (BS), Regent University (MFA)
WT start: 8/1/22
Hometown: Warsaw, IN
Favorite WT production: A Moon for the Misbegotten
Favorite Chicagoland location: The Lakefill at Northwestern
Favorite place on Earth: Carrick-a-Rede, Northern Ireland
Hobbies/interests: Petting all the dogs!