Guinevere Govea
is a performer, writer, composer, lyricist, and media professional from Houston, Texas, currently based in Los Angeles. Her musicals have been produced at regional and educational theaters, and have won several accolades including a semi-finalist spot at the O'Neill National Musical Theatre Conference and a B. Iden Payne Award for Outstanding Original Script. Guinevere is also known for her brilliant performance skills, and was awarded Best Actress at the ATX Short Film Fest in 2022. She has designed graphics for various theatre productions at venues including The Kennedy Center and ZACH Theatre. With her art, Guinevere hopes to uplift and inspire others through whimsical, heartfelt, and occasionally spooky works. Guinevere holds Bachelor's degrees in Theatre and Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. You can call her Gwenny.
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SUMMER OF 69 PREMIERES AT SXSW
3.13.25
"Summer of 69" made its world premiere at SXSW on Thursday, March 13 at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Gwenny played "Lily Rose" in the film, and was very excited to see it on the big screen for the first time! The film was directed by Jillian Bell, written by Jules and Nico Byrne, and also starred actors Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Paula Pell, and Charlie Day, among others. Stay tuned for its release on Hulu this summer!
Guinevere Govea on the 2025 SXSW Red Carpet
Summer of 69 premiere after party with director Jillian Bell
Guinevere Govea on the 2025 SXSW Red Carpet
Guinevere Govea on the 2025 SXSW Red Carpet
SPELLS OF THE SEA MAKES D.C. PREMIERE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
10.14.24
“If you’re looking for a theater experience that blends fantasy with life’s most profound truths, and is touching for both children and adults, this is the play to see.” - Teniola Ayoola, DC Theater Arts
"Spells of the Sea," music and lyrics by Gwenny, book by Gwenny with Anna Pickett, made its D.C. premiere at The Kennedy Center on Saturday, October 12 at the historic venue's Family Theater. The show stars Grammy Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Brittney Mack, among others, and will run through October 20, 2024. Swipe below to see scenes from the show's opening night celebration as well as production photos. Photos courtesy of Yassine El Mansouri.
SPELLS OF THE SEA BEGINS REHEARSALS FOR KENNEDY CENTER RUN
09.20.24
Gwenny's musical, "Spells of the Sea," began rehearsals for its October run at The Kennedy Center last week. The production, directed and choreographed by Rachel Klein, will star Grammy Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Brittney Mack, among others. Click here for the Broadway World Feature. Photo (left) by Tia Byington.
SPELLS OF THE SEA TO MAKE D.C. PREMIERE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
05.07.24
Gwenny's musical, "Spells of the Sea," will play at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. from October 12-20, 2024 as a part of their young audience season. Click here for more information.
"SPELLS OF THE SEA" MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE GRANDEL THEATRE WITH METRO THEATRE COMPANY
02.10.23
Gwenny's musical, Spells of the Sea, made its world premiere at The Grandel Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, February 10, with Gwenny herself starring as its lead. Everyone cried (not just Gwenny)! Click here for more information about the show at Metro Theatre Company. Photos by Jennifer Lin.
GUINEVERE WINS BEST ACTRESS AT THE 2022 ATX SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
08.21.22
Gwenny won the award for Best Actress at the 2022 ATX Short Film Showcase for her performance in "Summa Culpa Laude" (dir. Echo Nguyen) on Sunday, August 21. She cried (again)! Click here for more info about the film.
"SPELLS OF THE SEA" MUSICAL TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE METRO THEATRE COMPANY IN 2023
05.06.22
Gwenny's musical, "Spells of the Sea," is officially going to be making its world premiere in 2023 at the Metro Theatre Company in St. Louis! The show will make its mark as a part of the Metro Theatre's special 50th Anniversary Season at the Grandel Theatre. Check out this Q&A about the show, featuring Gwenny and the artistic director of the MTC, Julia Flood. For more updates about the show, check out @spellsofthesea on instagram.
GUINEVERE WINS OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SCRIPT AT THE 2021 B. IDEN PAYNE AWARDS FOR MUSICAL "SPELLS OF THE SEA"
11.08.21
Gwenny's episodic podcast musical, "Spells of the Sea," won the award for Outstanding Original Script (Feature Length) at the 2021 B. Iden Payne Awards on Monday, November 8! She cried. For updates on the show, check out @spellsofthesea on instagram, or click on the photo.
GUINEVERE NARRATES VIDEO SERIES FOR THE SMITHSONIAN
10.01.21
This Fall, Gwenny narrated a video series for the National Museum of American History's Girlhood exhibition! The 5-part series, called "Girlhood: It's Complicated," debuted in October, and it details the history of girlhood in America. Watch it here!
Girlhood (It's complicated) Educational Series
GUINEVERE STARS IN "WALKER" ON THE CW
06.25.21
Guinevere appeared in episode 15 of the CW's Walker, "Four Stones in Hand," on June 24. Be sure to stream it free on the CW app, or click the image!
SPELLS OF THE SEA PODCAST MUSICAL NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND ANCHOR PODCASTS
04.10.21
Gwenny's most recent musical--Spells of the Sea--premiered on Anchor podcasts at the Cohen New Works Festival on April 12, 2021! She wrote the book, music, and lyrics for this show. Be sure to listen to all five episodes by visiting spellsofthesea.com.