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   
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland - director Robyn Bull

2019      'Spamalot' - The Lady of the Lake     
Playhouse Theatre Inc, Auckland - director Chris Lane

2018    'Nell Gwynn' - Lady Castlemaine     
Dolphin Theatre, Auckland - director Syd Mannion

2018      'The Witches' - The Grand High Witch   
Ellerslie Theatrical Society, Auckland - director Daryl Wrightson

2017    'Nine' - Saraghina     
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)


Credits Include

Year
Credit
2021 [added]
TVC - Symbicort
Wife
2018 [added]
TVC - Partners Life
Leigh's wife
2016-2020 [added]
Fawlty Towers Dinner Theatre
Sybil
1989 - 20 [added]
Many MANY community theatre productions
Strong Character Actress