New Team Members at The Ark

Kelly’s work with The Ark date includes THE GIGGLER TREATMENT by Roddy Doyle, adapted by Fionn Foley, THE HAIRCUT by Wayne Jordan and Tom Lane and THE RACE by Marc Brew as well as The RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW festival. Kelly Phelan is a broadly experienced producer, project manager and casting director. With a strong passion for working in the arts highlighted in multi- disciplinary projects and theatre shows, including BLUE THUNDER by Padraic Walsh and LIE LOW by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth. As Casting director for The Abbey Theatre, Kelly cast over 60 productions including world premiere’s, OUR FEW AND EVIL DAYS by Mark O’Rowe starring Ciaran Hinds and Sinead Cusack, CYPRUS AVENUE by David Ireland, starring Stephen Rea and the acclaimed revival of BY THE BOG OF CATS by Marina Carr and starring Susan Lynch. She convened three international symposia around the decade of centenaries and also produced the world premiere of Roddy Doyles, TWO PINTS. She began her career as programme manager for The Performance Corporation. She holds a H.Dip and MA in Theatre from UCD.

Clodagh is a graduate of the Gaiety School of Acting and has over 10 years of experience in the theatre industry. Her work reflects a strong commitment to accessible and inclusive theatre, and she continues to significantly impact the arts and culture sector. Clodagh's extensive experience includes Marketing Manager for The Axis Theatre and currently she is the Artistic Director of foldable Theatre Company. As the Marketing Manager of The Ark, Clodagh strategically directs all internal and external programmatic and institutional communications, both nationally and internationally. She oversees the execution of marketing activities, ensuring alignment with The Ark's mission and goals while enhancing its visibility and audience engagement across various platforms.