I’m Keira, a NYC based actor and director. I love projects that are weird and funny and beautiful.
“The show was an enlightening, amusing, carefully researched exploration of the historical moment.”
“It is a strong measure of Bonds’ writing and especially Keira Naughton’s unassuming direction that none of this tips into melodrama… ”
Tara Franklin and Pauli Pontrelli in “To The Moon and Back” by Darcy Parker Bruce at Chester Theater Co.
Background photo from the production of “Will Sacrifice” by Julie McKee at Chester Theater Company. Set by Travis George; lights by Lara Dubin; projections by Matthew Whitall
“Starring James Naughton and ably directed by his daughter, Keira Naughton, ‘Cedars’’ bristles with punchy one-liners.”
James Naughton in the premiere of Cedars by Erik Tarloff at the Berkshire Theater Festival. Set by Hugh Landwehr; lights by Solomon Weisband; costumes by Laurie Churba
José Espinosa, Pauli Pontrelli and Ami Brabson in Curve of Departure by Rachel Bonds at Chester Theater Co. Set by Juliana Haubrich; lights by Matt Adelson; Costumes by Stella Schwartz.
“As they wend their way through fond and hurtful memories tempered by laughter, their fears and their love are palpable. This is to the credit of the cast and director Keira Naughton. She has effortlessly moved her actors into moments of apprehension and comfort while maintaining underlying tensions. ”
Ken Cheeseman and Catherine Lloyd Burns in the premiere of Will Sacrifice by Julie McKee at Chester Theater Co. Set by Travis George; Lights by Lara Dubin; projections by Matthew Whitall; sound by Dave Wiggall; costumes by Deborah Brothers.
“Naughton does an exemplary job in both staging, and helping the actors navigate their characters.”
“Naughton’s direction is so good it’s invisible, evidenced by Barry’s impeccably-timed, naturalistic performance.”
James Barry in Will Eno’s Title and Deed at the Chester Theater Company. Set by Juliana Haubrich; lights by Lara Dubin; sound by James McNamara; Costumes by Charles Schoonmaker.