katherine perry is an actor, educator, director, creative engine, intimacy choreographer, and professional fool.
Artist
Katherine strives to create work that creates positive disruption - diverse and inclusive storytelling told with bodies that look like the community, and shared with audiences that also look like the community, every part. This storytelling is not limited to the stage. In every facet of our lives - personally, professionally, socially - we present a story of ourselves and the communities we are part of. We all deserve to be seen, respected, to feel that we belong (because we do), and to have our stories heard.
Currently residing on Lenapehoking now referred to as Philadelphia, Katherine grew up in New Jersey in the woods with the cows and antique shops, and moved to Philly in August of 2010. Katherine holds a BA from Lehigh University graduating with a major in Psychology, a major in Theatre Arts (with Honors), and a minor in Business from Rauch Business College. In 2009 Katherine studied abroad with the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England.
Katherine strives to create work that creates positive disruption - diverse and inclusive storytelling told with bodies that look like the community, and shared with audiences that also look like the community, every part. This storytelling is not limited to the stage. In every facet of our lives - personally, professionally, socially - we present a story of ourselves and the communities we are part of. We all deserve to be seen, respected, to feel that we belong (because we do), and to have our stories heard.
Currently residing on Lenapehoking now referred to as Philadelphia, Katherine grew up in New Jersey in the woods with the cows and antique shops, and moved to Philly in August of 2010. Katherine holds a BA from Lehigh University graduating with a major in Psychology, a major in Theatre Arts (with Honors), and a minor in Business from Rauch Business College. In 2009 Katherine studied abroad with the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England.
Performer
Katherine brings a great sense of warmth, specificity, and humor to their work. Dry and sarcastic at times, intense and fearless at others, katherine is always present, and always ready to clown. Recent productions include Little Women with Hedgerow Theatre Company, Gay Mis with Jaffe St. Queer Productions (Barrymore Award Winner: Best Ensemble), Grease at Media Theatre, and their own show SEX TALK for Philly Theatre Week. New work development includes Close Your Legs, Honey: A New Musical, Margot and Mr. Fog, Birdie's Pit Stop, and Gary.
Katherine brings a great sense of warmth, specificity, and humor to their work. Dry and sarcastic at times, intense and fearless at others, katherine is always present, and always ready to clown. Recent productions include Little Women with Hedgerow Theatre Company, Gay Mis with Jaffe St. Queer Productions (Barrymore Award Winner: Best Ensemble), Grease at Media Theatre, and their own show SEX TALK for Philly Theatre Week. New work development includes Close Your Legs, Honey: A New Musical, Margot and Mr. Fog, Birdie's Pit Stop, and Gary.
Educator
Katherine is a trauma informed teaching artist in the Philadelphia community and has taught for the Arden Theatre Company, Walnut Street Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, White Pines, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Curio Theatre Company, Delaware Shakespeare, 1812 Productions and Theatre Horizon (most notably as part of their Autism Outreach Programming). Katherine served as the Director of Education for White Pines Productions from March 2015-October 2016. In the fall of 2020 Katherine joined the staff of HMS School for Cerebral Palsy as the Enrichment Specialist, engaging students through creativity and personalized activities. They are currently part of the education team for Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, People's Light, Arden Theatre Company, and 1812 Productions.
currently in the classroom with: Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, 1812 Productions, Kimmel Center, Arden Theatre Company, People's Light
Katherine is a trauma informed teaching artist in the Philadelphia community and has taught for the Arden Theatre Company, Walnut Street Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, White Pines, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Curio Theatre Company, Delaware Shakespeare, 1812 Productions and Theatre Horizon (most notably as part of their Autism Outreach Programming). Katherine served as the Director of Education for White Pines Productions from March 2015-October 2016. In the fall of 2020 Katherine joined the staff of HMS School for Cerebral Palsy as the Enrichment Specialist, engaging students through creativity and personalized activities. They are currently part of the education team for Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, People's Light, Arden Theatre Company, and 1812 Productions.
currently in the classroom with: Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, 1812 Productions, Kimmel Center, Arden Theatre Company, People's Light
Creative Engine
Katherine has a passion for new and devised work. They originated the roles of Sweetness in ALLIGATOR-A-PHOBIA in 3D! at Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Hannah, Sue, and the Cop in the world premiere of Bruce Graham's Gary, and Mama in Close Your Legs Honey: A New Musical.
Over the summer of 2022 katherine co-wrote and directed FITTING IN: Tales of the Fat Ingenue with Lexi Schreiber which is looking to tour North America and beyond!
Katherine has a passion for new and devised work. They originated the roles of Sweetness in ALLIGATOR-A-PHOBIA in 3D! at Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Hannah, Sue, and the Cop in the world premiere of Bruce Graham's Gary, and Mama in Close Your Legs Honey: A New Musical.
Over the summer of 2022 katherine co-wrote and directed FITTING IN: Tales of the Fat Ingenue with Lexi Schreiber which is looking to tour North America and beyond!
Intimacy
Katherine brings their trauma-informed background in education, and energetic sense of play to intimacy choreography for the stage.
Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) - pursuing Beginner Certificate
Intimacy Directors & Coordinators (IDC) - Consent Forward Artist (Level One & Level Two)
Trauma-Informed Practice for Teaching Artists (Bartol Foundation)
Youth Mental Health First Aid - completing April 2026
A note on language:
Intimacy Coordinators are now recognized by SAG-AFTRA and are eligible to join the union based on meeting eligibility requirements. Katherine is NOT an Intimacy Coordinator. More information.
Intimacy Director or Intimacy Choreographer is the terminology for live performance/theatre and will be integrated into a rehearsal/production process.
An Intimacy Consultant is employed as an advisor and may not necessarily be involved in a production process.
Katherine brings their trauma-informed background in education, and energetic sense of play to intimacy choreography for the stage.
Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) - pursuing Beginner Certificate
Intimacy Directors & Coordinators (IDC) - Consent Forward Artist (Level One & Level Two)
Trauma-Informed Practice for Teaching Artists (Bartol Foundation)
Youth Mental Health First Aid - completing April 2026
A note on language:
Intimacy Coordinators are now recognized by SAG-AFTRA and are eligible to join the union based on meeting eligibility requirements. Katherine is NOT an Intimacy Coordinator. More information.
Intimacy Director or Intimacy Choreographer is the terminology for live performance/theatre and will be integrated into a rehearsal/production process.
An Intimacy Consultant is employed as an advisor and may not necessarily be involved in a production process.
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