[Part of a series of posts introducing the cast of Living Canvas Rx, opening August 1 at the Den Theatre in Chicago]

After more than five years in residence, Chicago has really gotten under Katie’s skin. You’ll find her on her bicycle most days commuting to and from rehearsals and developing business for an events company catering to non-profits. She’s into indy video games, comic book art, political commentary, and general nerdery. She can be seen dancing in up to four shows a weekend at Gorilla Tango where she has been a part of the company for more than three years. She also gigs independently around the city as a burlesque choreographer, dancer, singer, and portrait model. Be sure to look for her as Lenore Cravin, stone cold assassin, in a new adventure board game entitled “Forge the Future” coming soon by Ironside Games!

“Living Canvas demands the use of acting and improv muscles I’ve been aching to stretch mentally and physically. It has broadened my capacity to internalize and subsequently portray complex, abstract concepts with my body. This year’s topic speaks to me on a personal level throughout. The actors enter the rehearsal space completely open, ready to live in their most vulnerable moments every time. They, along with co-directors Jack and Lisa, bring quiet confidence and solidarity to this stage and working with them all has been more liberating than being nude in public. I know the audience will feel the ensemble’s chemistry and I can’t wait to show them the spectacle they came for!”