Lori Ann Kee

Associate Professor
Speech, Communications and Theatre Arts

Office: S-628K

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Phone: +1 (212) 776-7824

Lori Ann Kee is an expert in Theatre, Film, TV, New Media (web series etc.) Acting, Directing as well as Collaboration on new works. Lori Kee is an award winning director and actress specializing in collaboration on new plays. She endeavors to bring this work to BMCC students. In Spring 2015, she directed “The Fairy Tale Project” (FTP) a new musical by Labyrinth Theatre Company member Webb Wilcoxen in Theatre 2, TPAC. FTP was workshopped and developed by Mr. Wilcoxen with BMCC students in rehearsal through out the spring semester. In Fall 2009, she directed Everything Will Be Alright, working with emerging playwright Tariq Hamami to develop the piece through the rehearsal process in the Studio Theatre at BMCC.

As an actor and director, she has originated new work with numerous collaborators including new plays by Kristina Poe, Craig muMsila Grant, Arlene Hutton, Christine Toy Johnson, Neil LaBute, Erik Ehn, Don Nigro, and John Patrick Shanley.

Lori is Resident Director and a Core Member of Nylon Fusion Theatre Company (chosen as one of “8 Young and Mighty Off and Off Off Broadway Theatre Companies” by Backstage Magazine- Fall 2015). She is also a member of FAB (For and About) Women at The Barrow Group.

Expertise: Acting (Theatre, TV, Film, New Media, Commercials), Directing, Voice and Movement, Immersive/Interactive Theatre, Improv, Collaboration on new works.

Expertise

Theatre (Acting, Voice, Movement, History)

Degrees

Brooklyn College
MFA, Acting (2004)

Syracuse University
BA (1999)

Courses Taught

3 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS. SPE 100 SPE 100 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking): The aim of this course is to develop effective skills in speech communication. The student examines how to generate topics and organized ideas, masters elements of audience psychology and practices techniques of speech presentation in a public forum. All elements of speech production and presentation are considered.
3 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS. SPE 102 SPE 102 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking for Non-Native Speakers): This course is recommended for those whose native language is not English. It addresses fundamentals of speech communication, as does SPE 100, but provides special emphasis in vocabulary building, pronunciation, and enunciation. Classwork is implemented through the use of recordings, individual and group drills, interpersonal exercises, oral readings, and impromptu and prepared group discussions and speeches. Weekly speech tutoring is required. This course satisfies the equivalent for, and may be taken instead of, SPE 100. Credit is given for SPE 102 or SPE 100, but not for both classes.
3 CRS.3 HRS. THE 100 THE 100 (Introduction to Theatre): The collaborative nature of the theatrical event will be explored in readings, presentations, play attendance, papers and creative projects. Contributions of the playwright, actor, director, designer, architect, critic, producer and audience will be investigated through selected periods, genres, theatre spaces and styles of production. The student's potential roles and responsibilities in creating theatre will be emphasized.
3 CRS.3 HRS. THE 110 THE 110 (Acting I): Basic acting skills, a method of approaching a role, a working vocabulary, and the responsibilities of the actor will be studied through improvisations, theatre games, and performance of scenes or monologues from plays and other dramatic material studied in class.
1 CRS.1 HRS. THE 115 THE 115 (Voice and Movement for the Actor): An introduction to voice and body work. Students will participate in warm-ups and exercises that promote concentration, relaxation, trust, vocal resonance, physical flexibility, and strength.
1 CRS.1 HRS.2 LAB HRS. THE 127 THE 127 (Performance Practicum): This variable topics course provides practical training in rehearsal, performance and production practices, including acting, stage management, and running crew. The play to be produced will be announced at registration. Enrollment is by audition only. Course may be taken up to three times for credit.
3 CRS.3 HRS. THE 210 THE 210 (Acting II): This course continues the study of methods and exercises introduced in Acting I to develop the actor's skills, and moves on to an in-depth study of scene analysis and characterization. Creating an ensemble and exposure to different historical periods will be emphasized. Prerequisite: THE 110
3 CRS.3 HRS.1 LAB HRS. THE 220 THE 220 (Page to Stage): This course is designed to give the student experience in all the aspects of bringing a play to production. As the play is cast, rehearsed, designed, built, advertised, and performed for an audience, students will learn about the responsibilities and collaboration between the different participants involved in theatre production. Students will have the opportunity to hone their acting skills, and must also contribute to at least one other aspect of the production.
Prerequisites: THE 125 or THE 126 or THE 127 or THE 128
3 CRS.3 HRS. THE 280 THE 280 (Acting for the Camera): This course will train the advanced acting student in natural, proficient acting for the camera. Techniques and acting methods will be taught in BMCC's state-of-the-art studio; students will work in front of the camera and will be able to view their own performances on tape. Prerequisite: THE 210 and audition

Research and Projects

Cognition and the Practice of Acting ( Including the application of cognition in acting performance and memorization of lines), breathwork.

Publications

Honors, Awards and Affiliations

Union Affliations: SAG–Aftra, Actor’s Equity Association (AEA), Stage Directors and Choreographers (SDC)