PRESS

“Kelsey Crotz and Jake Ziman were captivating as rivals to lovers Amalia and Georg; both have an excellent sense of comedic timing[…] and found an excellent balance between soft romanticism and sharply confrontational wit. Crotz’ sweet, delicate soprano soared effortlessly over the high notes of “Vanilla Ice Cream”. “

-The Decaturian on She Loves Me

“Sizzling Lyric newcomer Kelsey Crotz steals the show as the backwoods literary prodigy Alice Murphy. Her vocals-especially of the show’s anthem “If You Knew My Story”- are crystal clear, heartfelt, and thrilling.”

-Cache Valley Daily on Bright Star

“Kelsey has been a valuable member of the cast, bringing strong talent, professionalism, and a consistently positive attitude to her role.”

-Princess Entertainment Final Performance Appraisal

“Espinosa’s co-star in Bright Star takes top honors as the best actress of 2025. As the backwoods literary prodigy Alice Murphy […] Kelsey Crotz sizzled throughout the bluegrass musical.”

-Cache Valley Daily in review of the local 2025 Theatre Season

“Whether sparring with Holmes through veiled flirtation or standing her ground with steely confidence, Crotz commands attention in every scene with both femininity and cunning.”

-Utah Theatre Bloggers on Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure

“Kelsey’s voice is bright, healthy, and versatile. She is also a strong actress with a rare combination of dramatic work and comedy skills. She would excel in any show for Princess.”

-Princess Entertainment Final Performance Appraisal