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RENT
“Williams oozes with sexuality, clearly as an attempt to mask the insecure junkie shivering inside. She sings “Light My Candle” with a lonely sadness that seeps through her voice.”
“No one would dare accuse Caelyn D. Williams of lacking ethereal beauty, commanding stage presence, or singing talent.”
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Overtures at Signature Theatre
“Caelyn proved herself on a daily basis during Overtures that she cares deeply about her work as an artist. That care, matched with her compassionate heart, consistently leads to performances filled with craft and authenticity. We at Signature feel honored to award Caelyn the Andrew A. Isen Young Artist Gift and look forward to seeing Caelyn’s musical theatre career blossom.”
-David Zobell, Director of Education of Signature Theatre
“Caelyn is a remarkable talent. She proved throughout Overtures that she has a bright future ahead of her in musical theatre career…”
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Grease
“As Marty, Caelyn Williams debuts at Toby's, leading "Freddy My Love" with confidence and sass.”
“Ubiquitous is how I would describe Caelyn D. Williams, who played Sandy’s friend Marty.”
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Nate the Great
“Williams make(s) strong character choices and [is] delightful in [her] role.”
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Children of Eden
“You knew you were in for an evening of great singing as Caelyn passionately performed ‘Spark of Creation.’”
“Caelyn Sommerville plays both Eve and Mama Noah. A tiny gal, she too has a commanding presence on stage. She plays Eve as full of curiosity and wonderment…”
“[Sommerville]’s “Spark of Creation” is glorious…”
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Ragtime
“Featured soloist Caelyn Sommerville, playing Sarah’s Friend, adds a powerful belt and fierce mournful outcry of her voice to ‘Till We Reach That Day.’”
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RENT
“Caelyn Sommerville plays the seductive exotic dancer Mimi to the hilt.”
“Vocal highlights include Sommerville…”
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Caroline, or Change
“Caelyn D. Sommerville, [is a] supertalent to watch out for.”
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Pygmalion
“Sommerville, as Clara, a young woman of high society, does a terrific job of emoting the snobby, spoiled, holier-than-though attitude with slivers of politeness, especially with other members of the upper class... her performance is delightful.”
“Supporting players were all well suited to their parts, especially…Caelyn Sommerville as Clara Eynsford Hill.”
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Rainbow Crow
“The show, however, is carried on the very capable shoulders of Caelyn D. Somerville as Rainbow Crow. As reviewers we are always pleased to see theater companies that go the extra mile in casting actors who can sing as opposed to singers who they hope can act. With Ms. Sommerville you definitely get both…”
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Once On This Island
“Caelyn Sommerville has the Calypso feel on lock, with her beautiful, clear voice that seems almost effortless….how that amazing sound could come from such a slight frame...”
