Expertise: Classic Hollywood, Film History, Film and TV Comedy, Chicago and Film

Available for in-person lectures in: Chicago

Available via Zoom? Yes

To book Kelli, e-mail: dan@hudakonhollywood.com

Kelli Marshall is a tour guide, educator, and public speaker who brings film history to life for audiences of all backgrounds. As the founder of Chicago Movie Tours, she helps visitors and locals discover Chicago through its rich cinematic history. Before launching her business, Kelli spent over a decade as a professor of film and media studies. Now, she brings her expertise and passion for teaching beyond the traditional classroom and into real-world and virtual experiences. Kelli holds a Ph.D. in Humanities, an M.A. in English, and a B.A. in English, with minors in history and French.

Expertise: Broadway

Available for in-person lectures in: Chicago

Available via Zoom? Yes

To book Charles, e-mail: dan@hudakonhollywood.com

Charles Troy is a retired graphic designer and former theatre lyricist who has developed more than fifty multimedia presentations on musical theatre subjects. During the pandemic, he has converted these presentations into videos, which he presents virtually. These videos combine his own original graphics with historic photos, edited audio tracks with the lyrics displayed onscreen, and illustrative video clips — all coordinated with a voiceover narrative, evolved from his extensive research, that weaves the pertinent events into a dramatic tale. Half of these videos are 80 to 90-minute programs on the stories behind many of the great musicals. Charles is based in the Chicago area.