ABOUT KATIE

Katie is an interdisciplinary director based in Ireland, originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work celebrates theatricality, examines the materiality and effects of borders and confines, and prioritises a thorough probing of the text. She fuses her love of analysing language with detailed vocal and physical work, as she firmly believes that “actors write with their bodies”.
She holds a BFA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory (concentrations in Directing, Acting, Songwriting) and an MFA (Distinction) in Directing from The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art.
Katie was the 2022 recipient of the **Marie Mullen Bursary with Druid Theatre**. She was selected as a studio director with the **Irish National Opera** and worked with the company throughout their 22-23 season.
Katie is represented by Holly Carey with **Sovran Carey Agency**.

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Katie Recently directed Emilie Hetland’s new play, Hotel Eden, in project arts Centre in Dublin. The production will transfer to Norway in April 2026.
Katie is currently directing HouseWork by Áine Ní laoghaire as part of Galway theatre festival and cork midsummer, as well as west Meath gothic by Kate finegan and soak by Samuel Yakura in dublin fringe festival.
A number of Katie’s film projects are soon to be released, including the music video for “rapture” by Minneapolis-based artist Mourning dove, as well as Aoife Martyn’s short film, A Good funeral, which has been selected for the fastnet film festival 2026.