The Contemporary American Theater Festival is entering its 27th year and promises to deliver another round of fresh, cutting-edge performances undeniably relevant to the times. Read the Full Story >>
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Theater Selections Tackle Timeless Ideas with Contemporary Ferocity
Ed Herendeen, director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF), was listening to readings of this year’s six chosen plays when he realized something. Read the Full Story >>
Designing the Diverse Worlds of CATF
In early June, the area where Shepherdstown’s annual Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) takes place is calm—so calm, in fact, that if you were to sit at one of the tables in the “copper canyon”—the valley between Shepherd University’s two contemporary art buildings—you’d be surprised to learn just how much is actually going on around you amid the stillness. Read the Full Story >>
Behind the Scenes with CATF Founder Ed Herendeen
One of the great things about theater, and writing in general, are stories within the story. The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) is literally built upon such a notion. Each year, the event attracts a global audience to Shepherdstown—for many reasons—but mostly, because of the stories being told. Read the Full Story >>
Ready and Willing to Take the Risks
For 2017, the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) at Shepherd University (SU) is increasing its repertory from five to six productions—continuing the annual tradition of producing and developing new American theater while capturing a snapshot of the current American landscape. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Opera House Comes Full-Circle
In October 2010, Pam and Rusty sold the Opera House to Lawrence and Julie Cumbo, who both had a vision to take it to the next level. As a filmmaker, Lawrence wanted to preserve the theater's cinematic tradition, but he knew music had to be another cornerstone of Opera House culture. Read the Full Story >>