Rachael, Joanna, and Shannon are three sisters who have been collaborating since childhood. Over the past 20 years, they have been involved in student films, award winning short films, regional theater, theater for young audiences, and concert work that has brought them to multiple countries and across the Eastern seaboard. Deciding to take agency within the industry, they established Three Leaf Productions in the summer of 2021. The three decided to create the stories they would love to tell with their dream collaborators.
Our Story
Mission Statement
Three Leaf Productions was started by 3 sisters who have a passion for film and theater production. With the theater and film industries hit the hardest during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking charge to create more job opportunities for ourselves and others. If there is a strong female character we wish to see, we write her into existence. If there is an existing work that speaks to our love of family and the military, we produce it. If there is a compelling story based on true events, we aim to tell it. The stories that most speak to us are those of hope, resilience, light, and empowerment. As trained actors and singers who have worked in these industries for over a decade, we have the hands-on experience to make our dreams a reality. We believe the strongest partnership we will always be proud of is the one we find in each other.
“As actors, we knew the kind of work we wanted to be a part of. Three Leaf is our way of taking a larger role in creating that work that we want to see happen.”
- Shannon, Co-Founder
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Rachael Connolly
Founder
The eldest of the three sisters, Rachael is a singing, writing, actress. She has spent the majority of her life, along with her sisters, in the theatrical world. With Accident Prone, she is making her screenwriting debut. She understands that art is about collaboration. With her sisters and other artist, Three Leaf Productions has become one of her dreams.
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Joanna Connolly
FOUNDER
The middle sister, Joanna is a “get-it-done gal” who loves excel spreadsheets. Whether she’s crafting a prompt email response or color coding a contact list, she’s ready to dive head first into problem solving for the company. As an actor, she has trained in the Meisner technique at the William Esper Studio as well as with the New York Drama Center master teachers. She has performed regionally on stage in musicals and Shakespeare alike. Her short film debut earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Westfield International Film Festival.
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Shannon Connolly
Founder
The youngest sister, Shannon is the fun-loving, energetic cheerleader. As an Actor, Singer, Musician, Producer, and person, she is drawn to emotionally-centered music and media. She is a veteran theatre performer, but Accident Prone is her film debut; something she wouldn’t have done were it not for this shared dream with her sisters.