Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Tampa

Graphic & web designer, reporter, theatre reviewer, author, playwright, actress, producer, director, & invisible illnesses warrior.

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Articles

The fight against anti-trans ID policies and the power of allyship

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley |Ryan Williams-Jent

Imagine receiving a letter from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that mandates the gender marker on your driver’s license return to your gender assigned at birth. In an instant, this policy not only negates your lived experience but also exposes you to discrimination, harassment and potential violence.
420 Pinups to celebrate burlesque, drag and cannabis at Coastal Creative in St. Pete

1 week ago | watermarkonline.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley |Ryan Williams-Jent

ST. PETERSBURG | Coastal Creative will heat up with the 420 Pinups Burlesque extravaganza on April 20, a celebration of cannabis culture, unapologetic burlesque and immersive art that embraces the power of self-expression and community. Created by visionary Sunnie Rizzolo (SuicideGirls), this event is more than just a themed show. It celebrates freedom, fluidity and love in all its forms. “I’ve always been an advocate for normalizing cannabis,” Rizzolo shares.
Previews: LOVE BIRD at The Off-Central Players

2 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Enter Your Email to Unlock This ArticlePlus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Email:Existing user? Just click login. Tonight through April 19, the Off-Central Players in St. Petersburg invite audiences to embark on a whimsical and poignant journey with the debut of K. T. Peterson’s Love Bird.
Hop Into a Night of Bold Glamour: The 420 Burlesque Extravaganza

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

This Easter Sunday, ditch the egg hunts and peeps—Coastal Creative in St. Pete is set to light up the night with the 420 Burlesque Extravaganza. Prepare for a high-energy, dazzling celebration of glamour, tease, and cannabis culture on Sunday, April 20th. It’s not your typical Easter celebration—it’s a bold, unapologetic spectacle you won’t want to miss. “I have always been an advocate for normalizing cannabis,” says Sunnie Rizzolo, creator of 420 Pinups and the visionary behind the event.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at the Straz Center

2 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

On stage at the Straz Center through April 20 is Disney's The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This landmark performance is a breathtaking fusion of art, movement, and beloved music. From the first pulse of "Circle of Life," it's clear that this isn't just a stage adaptation of a classic 1994 cartoon film. The Lion King is a theatrical triumph that deepens and elevates the story through extraordinary craftsmanship and performance.
Selena Ferrer: Telling Ybor City’s story one mural at a time

3 weeks ago | 83degreesmedia.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Tampa artist Selena Ferrer designs and creates vibrant mural art depicting the history and heritage of Ybor City. Her latest work, commissioned by Lector 85 apartments, brings Ybor’s rich history, cultural diversity, and creative spirit to a modern apartment complex. "The newest piece basically takes fragments of the Latin architecture you see in Ybor, but it is done in a drawing scape,” Ferrer says.
Previews: THE LION KING at Straz Center

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Returning to Straz Center from April 2-20 is the Broadway sensation The Lion King, winner of six Tony AwardsÂ®, including Best Musical. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor, the production is a visual feast filled with hope and adventure. The musical also boasts some of Broadway's most iconic songs, composed by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice. Sasha Caicedo, an ensemble member who puppeteers Cheetah, shares her excitement and experiences in this iconic production.
Attorney Chris Debari: Advocating for Personal Injury Victims

1 month ago | patch.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Attorney Chris Debari has been a dedicated personal injury attorney in Florida since 1999. With a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, Debari has built a reputation for his commitment to advocating for the rights of his clients. "Honestly, it runs in my family. My older brother was a personal injury attorney," he shares, highlighting his deep-rooted passion for the field. “I like helping people.
Interview: Hector Melendez, Fahnlohnee Reeves of BIPOC PLAY-READING FESTIVAL at Straz Center

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

As the Straz Center's BIPOC Play-Reading Series approaches this weekend, Broadway World caught up with local playwrights Hector Melendez and Fahnlohnee Reeves. Melendez, author of The Pride of Puerto Rico, and Reeves, writer of On The Banks of My Distant Shore: A Journey Home, are set to bring their powerful stories to the stage on March 9. BROADWAY WORLD: What was the inspiration behind your play? HECTOR MELENDEZ: My inspiration for this play was my journey as an artist.
Review: DISENCHANTED! at Straz' Jaeb Theatre

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Prepare for a night of enchantment, irreverence, and nonstop laughter as Dennis Giacino and Fiely Matias' Disenchanted! takes over Jaeb Theatre at the Straz Center – just through tomorrow. From the moment the curtain rises, the powerhouse voices of the cast transport you to a world where princesses rewrite their own fairy tales—sassy, bold, and unapologetically fun. Masterfully directed by Jonathan Van Dyke, this isn't your childhood storybook.