katherine perry is an actor, improviser, educator, director, creative engine, and professional fool.
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 Macbeth with Delaware Shakespeare, Waiting for Lefty at Quintessence Theatre Project, Alligator-a-phobia in 3D at Boston Playwrights' 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 Macbeth with Delaware Shakespeare, Waiting for Lefty at Quintessence Theatre Project, Alligator-a-phobia in 3D at Boston Playwrights' 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 and is currently part of the education team for Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, and 1812 Productions. 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.
currently in the classroom with: Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, 1812 Productions, HMS School
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 and is currently part of the education team for Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, and 1812 Productions. 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.
currently in the classroom with: Philadelphia Young Playwrights, The Unscripted Project, 1812 Productions, HMS School
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.
In addition to working with Philadelphia-area theater companies, Katherine created SEX TALK (the show)
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 is also (leisurely) developing a piece about Sophie Lyons, the self-proclaimed "Queen of the Underworld".
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.
In addition to working with Philadelphia-area theater companies, Katherine created SEX TALK (the show)
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 is also (leisurely) developing a piece about Sophie Lyons, the self-proclaimed "Queen of the Underworld".
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