J. West Key
Actor and Writer
Birmingham, Alabama
There is a tide in the affairs of men
which, taken by the flood,
leads on to fortune
-William Shakespeare
About Me
Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, I’ve been fascinated with the arts, but I became a performer because I knew the world of acting and theatre was the best place for me. I love exploring new things and collaborating with different artists. I attended the University of Montevallo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre. While in college, I would search for and attend different workshops and auditions at theatres taking place in Alabama and other parts of the South. My passion for acting and storytelling is so grand that I go above and beyond to make any character I am given as authentic as possible. I have played strong characters, broken characters, comedic characters, heroes, villains, and monsters. I have made people laugh, cry, and crap themselves from being scared.
Romeo & Juliet at the University of Montevallo
Scare Acting at Warehouse 31
HAVE DONES
ANNIE at Way-Off Broadway Theatre in Prattville
ACTING
World Premeire of Fine By Mourning at Pell City CEPA
1984 at Pell City CEPA
WRITING
Young Southern Writers workshop at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival
First stage reading my new play ROLAND
STAGE COMBAT
Stage Combat Workshop at Louisiana Tech
Stage Combat choreography for Romeo & Juliet at the University of Montevallo
WHAT'S NEXT?
On June 12-28 of 2026, I will be performing as the character, Philostrate, at Theatre Downtown's production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Afterwards, I will be open for the rest of the year, consistently looking for more opportunities to create magic with others!
Feel free to check out my portfolio and my resume for more information about my experience and skills!
Let’s Work!
Whether you're looking for an actor for a challenging role or a writer to collaborate with, I am available for inquiries and bookings.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Email: Jwestkey16@gmail.com
Phone: (205) 789-4210