Roswell Community Little Theatre Spotlight on Keaton Hartwell

Keaton Hartwell has been in the dramatic arts since he was a child. He began in KAPS (Kids Arts Programs) when it was located at the First Presbyterian Church of Roswell prior to 2013. As Mayor of Munchkin City with his first role at Roswell Community Little Theatre, Hartwell took the reins of acting and stage presence, and he never looked back. Hartwell is a natural on stage. His comedic timing is spot-on and his awareness of and interaction with the audience makes his performances shine. Hartwell began working with the Improv Ensemble at Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) in 2021. Hartwell’s mother, Alethea Hartwell, is the Improvisation troupe leader and Keaton’s first and best teacher on and off stage. RCLT owes her a debt of gratitude not only for her tireless work but for encouraging her son and her daughter to perform with RCLT.

Hartwell has been around the theater so much that is a talent off stage and on stage. You may find him in the sound booth managing sound and lights or assisting with a set strike or set build. In 2021, Hartwell joined RCLT’s Improv troupe and add another talent for physical comedy to a strong suite of actors.

Hartwell enjoys delighting the audience. He is well suited to it. Between his timing and line delivery, his athletic talents and understanding of all aspects of the stage, Hartwell is a joy to work with and a favorite of audiences in Roswell.

Hartwell’s next role is in Every Christmas Story Ever Told, a comedy by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, John K. Alvarez. Hartwell performs alongside Michael Bozeman and Jacob Sanders. They make for a fabulous team in this crazy whirlwind of Christmas stories. All three actors are gifted in physical comedy as well as timing and delivery. As the threesome decide not to yet again perform the Charles Dickens’ classic, they storm through every Christmas story they can think of and throw a few international Christmas traditions into the mix.

You won’t want to miss this funny look at our holiday madness through the eyes of the stage. The Liberty is once again hosting RCLT for this production. Tickets are available through The Liberty’s website. Come join us for a great evening of Christmas fun on December 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.