Kailey Claycamp

I've had the pleasure of knowing Kailey Claycamp for two years, as she is one of the members of a youth theatre group that I direct. During her time with the Stage Door Players, Kailey demonstrated both growth and a willingness to learn. She has stretched as a performer immensely, growing subtle with her emotions and loud with her courage. She understands the importance of subtext. Kailey is also very versatile. Her greatest value lies in her ability to listen and her willingness to improve. I hope you'll consider her.

To whom it may concern: I have known Kailey Claycamp now for nearly two years. I first met her in the summer of 2019, when she attended my Shakespeare Summer Camp at the Elite Theatre Company in Oxnard, California. She was a real asset to the class, always attentive and helpful. Last summer, she auditioned for and was selected to play Chiron in my production of Andronicus, a nearly all-female adaptation of Titus Andronicus. Though the production was never mounted due to COVID, her enthusiasm never waned and she was always up for a challenge; while she was the youngest member of the cast, she held her own with much more experienced actors. Her choices as a performer and artist are fearless, but not recklessly so--she is a thoughtful and resourceful performer. Most recently, she provided a wonderful contribution to the FireMuse Shakespeare Sonnet Project 2021, going beyond the usual recitation with a well-produced short film. She has my highest recommendation.