Katie Thompson joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein’s/54 Below on April 12th!
Katie has been seen as Rhetta Cup in New York City Center’s “Pump Boys & Dinettes”, The Witch in the Oriental Theatre’s “Big Fish” in Chicago, and Vashti Hake in “Giant” at The Public Theatre in NYC. In addition to her work as an actress, Katie’s original music has been featured on “So You Think You Can Dance” America, Canada, and the U.K. Her first musical “R.R.R.E.D. a Secret Musical” was nominated for 3 LA Weekly Ovation Awards, before debuting in New York at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF). Katie has been featured in Playbill’s “The Contemporary Musical Theater Songwriter’s You Should Know”, and “It’s Revving Up –The Next Generation of Female Songwriters…” columns, and in Lincoln Center’s “New Contemporary Songbook” series featuring her work from “R.R.R.E.D…”, her new work in progress “Haunted”, as well as her original pop music. In addition to her solo albums: “Private Page”, “KT LIVE”, and “What I’ve Done Right”, she is featured on several contemporary composer’s albums including: “Dreaming Wide Awake” by Scott Alan, “Here for You” by Jonathan Reid Gealt, and “Our First Mistake” by Kerrigan & Lowdermilk. Her favorite experiences include playing cards in the green room at The Public Theatre in New York, and singing for First Lady Michelle Obama.
Todd Hulet music directs.
Thompson joins a cast that features Allie Couture, Aneesa Folds, Daniel Gonon, Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia, Dog Fight), Megan Jane McGuinness, Jessica Mortellaro, Samantha Rhea Parrish – with additional cast members soon to be announced!
DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 plays Feinstein’s/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on April 12th at 9:30 pm. There is a $25-$65 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.