Dorren Kemeys
Hi Everyone!
I'm Dorren, better known as Dozz or Dozzie by friends and family 😊
I'm a 45 yr old kiwi living in Auckland, New Zealand - mother to 2 gorgeous and rambunctious boys!
I have been acting since the age of 12, cutting my teeth in community theatre over the years and becoming a highly able character actress with excellent comic timing as well as being a very good straight actress with a huge emotional range.
I have worked professionally doing improv dinner theatre for a number of years which attuned my ability to think quickly on my feet. And I am an excellent sight reader 🤗
Would love to meet you and help you get ready for your audition! xx
STAGE CREDITS
2020  'At the Sign of the Crippled Harlequin' - Joan Reece Â
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland - director Robyn Bull
2019   'Spamalot' - The Lady of the Lake  Â
Playhouse Theatre Inc, Auckland - director Chris Lane
2018  'Nell Gwynn' - Lady Castlemaine  Â
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland - director Syd Mannion
2018   'The Witches' - The Grand High Witch Â
Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Auckland - director Daryl Wrightson
2017  'Nine' - Saraghina  Â
Auckland Music Theatre, Auckland - director Aaron Tindell
2016 - 2020 ‘Fawlty Towers Dinner Theatre’ and ‘Murder at Hotel Balle Balle’ Dinner Theatre
– Sybil Fawlty and Francesca Lambsey
2015 ‘Blackadder’ - Queenie
Waiatarua Theatre, Auckland - director Christine Healy
2014 ‘God of Carnage’ - Annette
Titirangi Theatre, Auckland - director Syd Mannion
2012 ‘Oliver’ - Nancy
Playhouse Theatre, Auckland - director Dorothy Chisholm
2012 ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ - Mme la Marquise de Merteuil
Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Auckland – director Julian Toy-Cronin
2011 'Love off the Shelf' - Tanya/Sabrina/Cecilia
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland - director Jon Tamihere
2010 ‘Improbable Fiction’ – Grace Sims
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland – director Syd Mannion
2010 ‘Twelfth Night’ – Olivia
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland – director John Goudge
2009 ‘The Sexy Recession Cabaret’ – Soloist singer
TAPAC Theatre, Auckland – director Eve Gordon
2009 ‘An Actors Nightmare’ – Dame Ellen Terry
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland – director Peter Baines
2009 ‘An Ideal Husband’ – Mrs Cheveley
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland – director Brian O’Connor
2009 ‘When the Reaper Calls’ – Colleen Brandstater
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland – director Barry Spring
2008 ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ – Titania
Titirangi Theatre, Waitakere – director Liz Watkinson
2008 ‘Secret Bridesmaids Business’ – Meg
Titirangi Theatre, Waitakere – director Brian O’Connor
2007 ‘Bedtime Stories’ – Susan
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland – director Sue Moncrieff-Driscoll
2006 ‘Separate Tables’ – dual lead role’s of Anne & Sybil
Titirangi Theatre, Waitakere – director David Cole
2006 ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ - Helena
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland - director John Paton
2006 ‘Noises Off’ – Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent
Glen Eden Playhouse, Auckland - director Sheryl Watson
2003/2004 ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ (professional touring pantomime) – Jack
Chaplins, London – director Leon Ousby
1999/2000 ‘Fawlty Towers Dinner Theatre’ – Sybil Fawlty
Beauchamps, Auckland
1999 ‘Thank you for the Music’ – soloist & chorus
Harlequin Theatre, Auckland – director Peter Farrelly
1999 ‘Calamity Jane’ – Calamity Jane
Glen Eden Playhouse, Auckland – director Malcolm Dixon
1997 ‘Cold Comfort Farm’ – Poor Daft Rennet
Howick Little Theatre, Auckland – director Laurie Mills
1996 ‘Nunsense’ – Sister Robert Anne
Harlequin Theatre, Auckland – director Margaret Gill
1995 ‘Broadway Highlights’ – soloist & chorus
Harlequin Theatre, Auckland – director Simon Clements
1995 ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ – The Science Officer
Selwyn College Performing Arts – director June Renwick
1995 ‘Joan’ – Princess Caroline
Selwyn College Performing Arts – director June Renwick/Tessa Duder
1995 ‘Lives of the Great Poisoners’ – Madame de Brinvilliers
Selwyn College Performing Arts – director June Renwick
1994 ‘Aladdin the Pantomime’ – Princess Jasmine
Harlequin Theatre, Auckland – director Collette Wighton
1994 ‘Big River’ – tart & chorus
Papakura Theatre Club, Auckland – director John Anthony
1994 ‘Anything Goes’ – chorus
Harlequin Theatre, Auckland – director John Fausett
BAND WORK
2006 - 2008 Under One Groove - Lead Singer
Soul covers band playing private gigs
1997 - 1999 Cover Story - Duo and Lead Singer
Top 40/Pop/Funk/Soul Covers Band playing at Private & Corporate functions
1995 - 1999 Queen City Big Band - Lead Singer and member of Manhatten Transfer style vocal group
TELEVISION
2021 TVC - Symbicort
Role: Richard’s wife
2020 Shortland Street - South Pacific Pictures
Guest role: Louise McAfee
2018 TVC - Partners Life
Role: Lee’s wife
TVC - KFC Super Rugby
Role: Mum in family photographic shoot
2016 TVC - Countdown
Role: Wife in Christmas ham commerical
TRAINING
7+ years singing training (most recently with Georgia Duder-Wood)
Diploma of Performing Arts (Honours) – Selwyn College Performing Arts (1995)