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CATHERINE GROPPER
Nationality: USA
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Catherine Gropper ,playwright has had several productions in the USA and The British isles. Her reviews in papers in the Midwest and The NY Times and The Scotsman have earned four stars. Salome Jens starred in the playwright's productions Embers (as Nevelson ) and as Prudence Crandall in Miss Crandall's Classes ( strongly reviewed in the DC theatre scene). That play also starred Andrea Marcovicci workshopped at The Drama Book Store with directorial Assistance from Zoe Caldwell.The play received input and creative support from Melly Still before Its premier at The MeadTheatre in the nations capital. Ms.Gropper studied directing under Evan Yionoulis at a summer intensive at Yale University. Catherine completed her masters in philosophy at Columbia University in 1978. She recently completed a sixteen week CTI program for producers under Jed Bernstein in NYC,12, and helps to bring productions to a wider tri state audience. Her recent readings include Summer Rental, a comedy ,and Living With Hope ,a one act . She is one of four founders of the Women's Initiative and is a member of The league of Professional Theatre Women and The Dramatists Guild.
Research: Member of the Dramatists Guild of America (as at 2015)
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Embers Miss Crandall's ClassesEmbers
Synopsis:
The Scotsman, August 27, 2001 4 star review writer Catherine Gropper deftly pulls together the various strands-love story, family crisis, the rise of an artist-to create a vibrant story. Gropper writes with conviction, bringing Nevelson to life with the care and attention of a craftsman.
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The Scotsman, August 27,2001 4 star review writer Catherine Gropper deftly pulls together the various strands-love story, family crisis, the rise of an artist-to create a vibrant story. Gropper writes with conviction, bringing Nevelson to life with the care and attention of a craftsman.
1st Produced:
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Komedia Lodge, Scotland Aug 2001
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Synopsis:
Miss Crandall decides to admit the first black girl to her all white academy and the town and history are never the same. Personal and political abolition are explored through friendship, marriage and ultimately the classroom of life!
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1st Produced:
Mead Theatre, Washington Dc, Capital Fringe Festival 2009
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Promise Productions LLC
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85 min Play/Drama
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