Polk & Co. Promotes Colgan McNeil & Kelly Stotmeister
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- Polk & Co. promoted longtime press agents Colgan McNeil and Kelly Stotmeister to partners, adding them to the leadership team with founder Matt Polk.
- Colgan McNeil has more than 15 years of experience as a theatrical press agent, handling productions such as “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Funny Girl,” and “Chess,” and previously worked at Disney Theatrical Group and The Hartman Group.
- Kelly Stotmeister also brings over 15 years of experience, recently representing Broadway and touring shows like “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Some Like It Hot,” “Take Me Out,” and “The Color Purple.”
- Matt Polk emphasized that both agents balance traditional publicity discipline with bold, forward‑looking creativity, a quality he says defines the firm’s philosophy.
- Polk & Co. recently represented Tony winners including “The Lost Boys” and “Becky Shaw,” and continues to handle productions such as “Buena Vista Social Club,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” and recent Tony winners like “A Strange Loop.”
Why it matters: Elevating two veteran press agents to partnership strengthens Polk & Co.’s leadership with proven Broadway expertise, positioning the firm to sustain its recent Tony‑winning momentum and attract high‑profile productions. The move benefits the agency, its clients, and the agents’ careers.
