Entries by Peggy McKowen

CATF’S NEW THEATER…

Construction continues on Phase Two of Shepherd University’s Center for Contemporary Arts. This joint project of the University, CATF, and the Shepherd University Foundation was a key component of the recently completed Shepherd comprehensive campaign known as CREATE.  The $13.5 million facility should be completed by March. It will include a brand new 185-seat theater […]

‘GIDION’S KNOT’ IN THE NEWS

WE ARE THRILLED by the recent notice and attention that Johnna Adams’s GIDION’S KNOT has been receiving.  We continue to hear feedback from patrons and folks from the industry about the play, along with the heart-wrenching and masterful performances by actors Joey Parsons and Robin Walsh. A week does not go by when we don’t […]

The Off-Season

One of the most common questions we receive during this time of year is: “So, what do you do during the off-season? Is it just down time?” The answer, in a word, is ‘no.’ The answer, in multiple words, is ‘No, no, no. No. Hardly.’ As a general rule, CATF operates on an annual calendar […]

Ed, Peggy & James TALK THEATER.

The following marks the first installment of a discussion between CATF Producing Director and Founder Ed Herendeen, Associate Producing Director Peggy McKowen, and Managing Director James McNeel. Join the CATF staff throughout the year as they discuss theater, festival machinations, the 2012 plays and artists, and much more.