This week’s guest In the Flamingo Lounge, Kevin Leary, is a pretty busy guy at the Kenan Center! He’s not just the Arts & Culture Program Manager there, but he’s also a talented director, choreographer, actor, and arts manager.

Throughout his career, Kevin has had some amazing experiences. He’s toured nationally as an actor in shows like The Music Man, 42nd Street, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He also worked as an Assistant Director and Male Swing for Singin’ in the Rain at the Goodspeed Opera House.

Back home, he’s directed The Glass Menagerie and Godspell at the Lancaster Opera House. And over at the Alleyway Theatre, he’s showcased his skills as choreographer for Kragtar!: An American Monster Musical and director for Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf.

Kevin’s got a strong educational background too, with a BFA in Acting/Musical Theatre from Wright State University and an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (focusing on Theatre and Arts Management) from the University at Buffalo.

Kenan Center

Founded in 1967 and located in the heart of Lockport, NY, the Kenan Center is a vibrant hub where art, education, and recreation come together to enrich the lives of people of all ages. With a 25-acre campus and year-round programming, the Center offers something for everyone, including art exhibitions, cultural events, youth education programs, sports leagues, and community gatherings. Driven by a mission to serve as the heart of the community, the Kenan Center inspires creativity, learning, and connection, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to explore, engage, and grow.

Photos above of different events in the Taylor Theatre. Photo credit: Jeff Tracy