OUR MISSION
Orchard Theatre Company developed out of the necessity to grow--in art, in process, in life. Planting the seed of creative collaboration, Orchard aims to nourish the individual by nurturing our intertwined roots. The Company recognizes that art lives within us all, and we are dedicated to opening and expanding doors of empathy and passion to build a community of art.
Cultivating productions that inspire, we hope the fruits of our labor challenge, excite, and, most importantly, explore.
Our mission is to curate new discoveries through the power of honest movement and authentic live storytelling. We strive to move boundaries, expose processes, and uplift the human experience.
Julia Grace Kelley & Gabe Seplow
Co-Founders
Whats Next
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
August 2025
Join us in Edinburgh as we share our inaugural production of The Lost Priest as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. August 1 through August 23 at theSpaceUK.
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Toronto Staged Reading
July 2025
EJ3 Arts presents a staged reading of The Lost Priest.
Join us on July 3 & 4 to see this story on stage for the very first time!
ABOUT US
Gabe Seplow (He/Him) is a director, writer, actor, designer, and deviser based in Chicago, IL. Holding a BFA in Contemporary Theatre from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Gabe's journey in the realm of theater has been a rich tapestry of exploration and growth. Gabe has developed a profound passion for what it means to be an artist who curates discovery and aims to fulfill the truth of the story. Creating an ensemble is something he has found great joy in figuring out— a skill he has refined through his curriculum, senior directing thesis In his time creating, Gabe has applied these ensemble-based practices to hone his artistic and directorial styles, gaining much influence from La MaMa, Chekhov, Anne Bogart, Grotowski, and Liz Lerman.
Julia Grace Kelley (She/Her) is a performing artist and creative currently based in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre and an Emphasis in Directing, Julia worked across the Northeast as an electrician and designer. Julia’s passions lie in collaborative methodologies and the power of movement. She has trained with Co/Motion, Frantic Assembly, and Anne Bogart and was most recently a guest artist at Middle Tennessee State University, acting as the Movement Co-Director. When not creating, Julia enjoys sunshine, a hot matcha, and spending time with her loved ones.