ATHENA -Urbanite Theatre-Emma Giorgio and Lea Savola-Photo by - Dylan Jon Wade Cox
Bacchae-University of Iowa-Michael Taylor
Through collaboration, Kat creates inclusive, character-driven choreography that helps performers feel safe and empowered while supporting the vision of the production
Kat listens and provides sustainable techniques so performers can embrace their movement and physical potential during rehearsals, performances, and beyond.
Additionally, Kat’s extensive background in movement and teaching enables them to communicate safety techniques on an expansive level performers at all levels of experience can embrace.
Fight Direction
Fight Direction Reel
Memoirs of Jazz in the Alley-Kim Davis, Elijah Richardson-Photo by-Andy Argyrakis
Hindsight-Lucas Bouk, Reuben Lillie- Chicago Fringe
Life and Death(s) of Allen Turing-Joseph Leppek-and-Jonathan Michie-Photo by-Michael Brosilow
Carmen-Taylor Raven, Matthew Cairns-photo by-Duane Tinkey
Leonora-Vanessa Berrera, Matthew Pearce, Joo Won Kang -Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow
Quamino's Map-Cast-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow
An Intimacy Director, often referred to as an ID, is a choreographer, a movement coach, an advocate for actors, and a liaison between actors and production for scenes that involve nudity/hyper-exposed work, simulated sex acts, and intimate physical contact in Live Performance.*description from IDC
Kat is a highly experienced professional, backed by a Certification from Columbia College Chicago for Intimacy Direction for Live Performance and Film. Kat has also received training from Theatrical Intimacy Educators, IDI, and Intimacy Directors and Choreographers.
Kat's artistry is not just about choreography; it’s transformative. Using consent-and resilience-based practices, Kat establishes clear boundaries and intentional communication among performers and the production team. By creating a Supportive Space, Kat empowers artists to do their bravest work while supporting the storyline and production team.
Every move and touch is orchestrated with precision and passion, resulting in a powerful and meaningful experience.
Intimacy Direction
Intimacy Reel