SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079 | South Orange

South Orange Performing Arts Center
Publisher/HostSouth Orange Performing Arts Center
SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed
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True North
A Magical New Holiday Musical
Book, Lyrics and Music by Holly Reed, Music by Kelvin Reed
Every Christmas, an elite team of North Pole elves deploys to the Southern Yonder to care for families who need hope the most.
But when seasoned agent Charley Tinseltoes bends the rules to help his family, he sets off a chain of events that could change Christmas forever.
Blending heart, humor, and a touch of holiday wonder, True North is a joy-filled new Christmas musical about the power of belief, the strength of family, and finding your way—no matter how lost you feel.
True North. Follow the magic home.
There is a talkback following the show on Saturday, January 24.
About the Creators
HOLLY REED (Book, Lyrics, Music) is the owner and Creative Director of Reed Creative Group, a graphic and web design studio with clients ranging from the Broadway, music, and entertainment industries to mission-driven non-profits and educational organizations. Holly and her husband and collaborator, Kelvin Reed, have written True North, Camp McAuliffe and “That’s What Friends Do” for Girlhood the Musical (CPA Theatricals). She is the former owner of MusicalWriters.com and the creator of The Ultimate Musical Writer’s Planner, both resources to encourage and equip musical theatre writers. With a background in design, creative direction, and brand storytelling, Holly brings a thoughtful and creative approach to every project. She is a performer, speaker, and coach to aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs, and is a co-founder of Ally’s Wish, a North Texas nonprofit granting last wishes to young, terminally ill mothers.
KELVIN REED (Music) is a composer, pianist, arranger and choral director who creates collaborative musical experiences with choirs and performing artists across the country. As Vice President of TNP, he produces concerts at world-class venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, collaborating with major artists and organizations such as Lauren Daigle, Matthew West, Danny Gokey, Natalie Grant, and the Dove Awards/GMAs. With over 25 years in church music ministry, Kelvin has directed student and adult choirs in Chicago, New Orleans (with Lenny Kravitz), New York City, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. He is the co-composer, with his wife and collaborator Holly Reed, of True North: A Magical New Holiday Musical, Camp McAuliffe and “That’s What Friends Do” for Girlhood the Musical(CPA Theatricals).
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