Shauna Kelly
Shauna Kelly acted in theater and independent film in NY from 1997–2010, including Richard Foreman’s King Cowboy Rufus Rules the Universe (2004). She is the author of I’ve Got the Shakes: Performing Richard Foreman (forthcoming January 8th, 2026 by Bloomsbury). As an expat in Tokyo she works as an actress in TV and film. Her performance writing contains characteristics of biography, memoir, and lifestyle that convey niche culture, critical thinking, and big picture ideas. She lives in New York and Tokyo.
In the wake of losing a spectacular human like Richard Foreman, it is fortunate that the greatness of his prolific body of work was recognized while he was still alive. He viewed his theater as “one continuous river” because his shows were his practice, not his trophies. He embarked on disciplined artistic and intellectual questioning throughout his life.
