# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-orange/soma-backstage-reading-series-new-musical-true-north-by-holly-reed-and-kelvin-reed/200029463812116
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, live-music, music, art, performances, literary-art, holiday, business, concerts, workshops, theatre, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Orange
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079
- **lat**: 40.74611
- **long**: -74.26089
- **full address**: 1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed being held?
  - **A:** SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed takes place on Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed?
  - **A:** SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed is organized by South Orange Performing Arts Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Orange, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: True North By Holly Reed and Kelvin Reed sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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