A photo of Katie over someone's shoulder. She wears a white KN95, a black and orange bandana, and glasses. She is holding two rapiers which are trained on her opponent. Her knees are bent into a fighting stance, and she stares intently at her partner

Fight and Intimacy Direction

I have been training as an Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors since 2018, and have been fight directing since 2023.

Recent Productions:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Park

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Sterling Playmakers

POTUS, City of Fairfax Theatre Company

Big Fish, City of Fairfax Theatre Company

Memberships:

Society of American Fight Directors

Company Member, The Noble Blades Combat Troupe

Awards:

WATCH Awards 2023 (Nominee)

Katie stands with her back to the camera and her face in profile. Her hair is in a ponytail, and she's slung a two-handed sword over her shoulder.
  • An action shot of two femme presenting people in exercise clothes engaged in stage combat. The one on the left holds a knife in one hand, and with the other blocks a backhanded punch to the face.

    cr. Theik Smith

  • Two femme presenting people fight with kali sticks. One sits up on the ground and holds up her stick to block a blow. The other towers above and winds up to land a hit. Their face is screwed up with effort.

    cr. Theik Smith

  • Two people in full fencing gear stand in a blackbox. One attempts a parry, and the other lunges in attack.