Kate Swenson
I've performed everywhere, from the fringiest of fringe venues to Equity houses to wilderness amphitheaters. Writing has led me to swanky award ceremonies, yurts with no indoor plumbing, and too many coffee shops (and bars) to count. With over twenty-five years as a professional theatre artist and writer, I apply my experience to support your project be it simple, complex, or nearly impossible to explain.
By combining dual lenses of director and editor for projects destined for the page or the stage, I bring a unique understanding of how to respect process and optimize progress. When supporting creators, I focus on serving as advocate and interpreter between artist and audience. Ensuring your story or class or performance is beautifully delivered--just they way you want it to be.
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Front of house, production, backstage, on stage, education, development, administrative, custodial, executive capacities, I've done them all. I know exactly how many actors/stage managers/stagehands it takes to change a light bulb—and I know where to find the bulbs.
My signature in the theatrical world is fostering an organized, flexible, fun, and caring "room" where creativity flourishes. I see my job as providing the framework and space for the alchemy of collaboration to take hold. I have learned to read and mold the energies and unique gifts of the artists involved into a shared focus. I believe creative leadership requires careful questions, constant curiosity, and willingness to play balanced by realistic goals, practical problem-solving, and grounded presence.
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My plays for young actors and young audiences have been performed extensively across the Puget Sound region. My award-winning fiction explores themes of magic, found family, and the importance of defining one's own story. I believe humor is the spice of life and I use it liberally in all my work.
As an developmental editor and writing coach, I love helping fellow storytellers sweep away the unseen cobwebs and shore up the foundation so their intentions shine.
It doesn’t matter what genre: play, novel, short story, performance art, or undefinable project. If storytelling is at the
core—I can help you identify what’s missing, what needs bolstering, and what you might need to save for later.
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What does this mean, exactly?
The actor who wants to write a one-person show.
The writer who wants to pitch their story to agent.
The dance troupe that wants to add dialogue to their performance.
The author who wants to read their work to an audience.
The playwright who wants to write a novel.
The novelist who wants to write a play.
Many artists feel at sea in places where writing and performance overlap, but these briny waters are my home. I’ve got flippers, snorkels, and waterproof snacks—let’s dive in together.
ConFab Arts is the place where I can share my eclectic experience, unique eye for big-picture and tiny-detail problem solving, and my genuine love for artists and stories to a broader group of artists.
Imagine tackling the next phase of your project with a one-woman support team full of encouragement, creative troubleshooting, honest (gentle) feedback, and humor who will get you ready to take the spotlight with confidence. Let’s ConFab!
But don’t take my word for it, find out what these ConFab artists have to say...