The Denver Actors Fund is thrilled to celebrate Dr. Brian Kelly, DDS, as the recipient of the Colorado Theatre Guild’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
As DAF’s partnering dentist and a member of our board of directors, Dr. Kelly has provided more than $200,000 in emergency dental care to Colorado theater artists facing financial hardship. His generosity has relieved pain, restored health and helped countless members of our theater community continue doing what they love.
A Broadway veteran himself, Dr. Kelly understands firsthand the realities of life in the arts. As he puts it: “This is a community of people who offer a service. They make peoples’ lives better and happier by entertaining them. And the idea that they can’t afford to go to a dentist because it is outrageously expensive bothers me greatly. They deserve help when they need it.”
That belief has guided years of extraordinary service, compassion and advocacy for theater artists across Colorado. Congratulations to Dr. Kelly for this well-earned recognition. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for DAF and our community.
