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Hello! I’m Catherine Blake Smith, aka the cbs network.

I am a theatremaker with a passion for producing live, one-of-a-kind performance and events in socially equitable contexts. My current adventure takes me to the University of Glasgow, where I am pursuing a Masters of Literature in Playwriting & Dramaturgy.

I’m a strong artistic consultant, experienced dramaturg, compassionate copyeditor, effective facilitator, detail-oriented project manager, and enthusiastic strategic planner with a keen eye for graphic design.

Before moving to Glasgow, I produced more than fifty new plays with local theatre companies including Annex Theatre, Seattle’s longest-operating fringe theatre. Alongside my theatre practice, I’ve worked for nonprofit community service organizations and tech companies where I’ve supported website and branding projects. In my spare time, I love seeing new art and performance, creating new recipes, and cycling around the city.

Since moving to Scotland, I’ve returned to my practice of writing about theatre and performance. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter, is this emotional labor?, to read the latest.

Hosting a panel on Co-Producing Fringe at the 2025 SCRiB LAB Playwriting Conference. Photo taken by Mark Gladding.

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