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Named after Tennessee Williams’ infamous diva Violet Venable, Tele-Violet is a theatre company led by director Katherine Brook,
that uses dramatic texts as well as real-world content to experiment with acting and dramatic form.
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- Katherine Brook is a theatre director based in Brooklyn, NY.Named after Tennessee Williams’ infamous diva Violet Venable, Tele-Violet is a theatre company led by director Katherine Brook,
that uses dramatic texts as well as real-world content to experiment with acting and dramatic form.
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Recent Work
- Lady HanAn adaptation of a classical Noh drama.February 8-17, 2013Director: Katherine BrookDesigners: Taylor Brook, Ryan Park, Josh Smith, Ken WillsPerformers: Jessie Shelton, Andrew Dinwiddie, Ethan Fishbane, Louisa Bradshaw, Brighid Greene, Nicolas Norena, Lena Moy-Borgen, David Gould, Alex MallettAmerican RealismBased on Voices from the Dust BowlDirector: Katherine BrookWriter: Liza BirkenmeierDesigners: Josh Smith, Tyler Holland, Chris GiarmoPerformers: Nanc Allen, Cory Antiel, Ben Ferguson, Julieta Hoffbauer-Sanchez, Rebecca Martinez, Lisa Ramirez, Hansel Tan, Daniel WeschlerFebruary 4, 2012 endurance performance, The Invisible Dog; August 2011, Summer ResidencySuddenly Last SummerBy Tennessee WilliamsDirector: Katherine BrookDesigners: Ying-Jung Chen, Michael Epstein, Calvin Johnson, Helen Jun, Erik LawsonPerformers: Corey Cott, Sallie Eskins, David Laws, Adam Reilly, Lucia Rodrique, Alex Spieth, Ben ViertelDramaturg: Shonni EnelowDecember 2011, CMU School of Drama, MFA Thesis ProductionH. ApocalyptusBy Dean PoynorDirector: Katherine BrookPicolo Spoleto, Charleston SCJune 2011Lady HanBy Zeami Motokiyo, adapted by the companyDirector: Katherine BrookDesigners: Peter Dolkas, Jeremy Lechterman, Anthony Mattana, Josh SmithPerformers: Trevor Eaton, Annie Heise, Grey Henson, Lilli Passero, Jessie Shelton, Lindsay Spagenthal, Kaillie TorresDecember 1-3 2010, CMU School of DramaFaustDirector: Katherine BrookDesigners: Agnes Bolt, Brian Grego, Nick MuddPerformers: Frank Capella, Nick Ducassi, Ross Francis, Katie WeilandApril 2010, CMU Future StagesBellhammerBy Dean PoynorDirector: Katherine BrookLighting Designer: Robert FigueiraPerformers: Nick Bonner, Nuni Borenstein, John McKetta, Chelsea VincentFebruary 2010, CMU New Works Series
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Upcoming Projects
- She Is KingBy Laryssa HusiakPremiering in June 2013Des Moines Social ClubPink Melon JoySeptember 2013
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- Summary
Theatre Artist
Specialties: Directing, Acting, Dramaturgy, Arts AdministrationExperience- Mar 2012 - PresentSpecial Projects / Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival
- May 2010 - Jul 2011Assistant Dramaturge / Director's assistant / Elevator Repair Service
- May 2010 - May 2010Assistant Director / The Builder's Association
- Jan 2007 - Aug 2009Facilitator / StoryCorps
- Jun 2009 - Jul 2009Intern / Big Dance Theatre
- Sept 2005 - May 2006Performer / Ontological Hysteric Theatre
Education-
2009 - 2011Carnegie Mellon UniversityMFA in Directing
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2001 - 2005New York UniversityBFA in Theatre
Activities: Tisch Scholars
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