Playwright from first season of CATF to return with new, autobiographical play - Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University

During the first season of the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in 1991, two plays were produced — one of which was by up-and-coming playwright Lisa Loomer.

Now, 24 years later, Loomer has achieved great success in her field, with a number of her works being performed on Broadway, including, currently, the musical “Real Women Have Curves.”

This summer, Loomer will be returning for the first time to CATF for the premiere of her new play, “Side Effects May Include . . .”