In 2012, Cristin Kelly was the Communications Officer with the Royal Australian Historical Society. She is also a freelance dramaturg and before moving to Australia, was the Literary Manager at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, where she oversaw submissions, new play development, and an audience enrichment program. Kelly holds an MFA in Dramaturgy/Theatre Criticism from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and a BFA in Arts Administration from Brenau University.