
Guinevere Govea
is an award-winning writer, performer, and podcaster. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance as well as a Bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. In her free time, she bakes and loudly belts show tunes (to the dismay of her neighbors). She currently resides in Houston, Texas. You can call her Gwenny.


THE LATEST
Here are Gwenny's latest pursuits.
"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.

Girlhood (It's complicated) Educational Series
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!
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.