kate stark
kate stark
 
 

Kate Stark is a performer, choreographer, and arts administrator based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is passionate about finding ways for people of all abilities to access dance and the arts. Kate teaches with Cincinnati Ballet’s adaptive and inclusive dance program, CB Moves, for which she also serves as program coordinator.

When not on stage or in the studio, Kate enjoys snuggling her pups Tallulah and Mookie and renovating a vintage Airstream trailer with her partner Keith. She is currently pursuing Dance for PD® certification.

Favorite roles: Ivy Smith (On the Town), Judy Turner (A Chorus Line), Jean MacLaren (Brigadoon), Phyllis Dale (42nd Street), Ethel McCormack (Footloose), and Nellie Bly (Nellie Bly: A Menace to Propriety).

Instagram: @katestark, @hermietheairstream

 

UP Next:

Late, A Cowboy Song (Mary)
Ghostlight Stage Company at Falcon Theatre
May 22—25, 2025

Madagascar, Jr. (Choreographer)
Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts
June 13—15, 2025

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Looking for choreographic or arts admin resumes? Visit my Teaching Artist page.

 
 

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Video

 

Selection from “A Better Version” from 36 Questions - The Podcast Musical.

Monologue from Hungry Ghost by Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Excerpts from “A Little Bit in Love” and “I’m Your Man.”

Kate Stark short (30 second) dance demo reel.

Selections from Newsies, 42nd Street, On the Town, A Chorus Line, Brigadoon, Cabaret, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Rocky Horror Show, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

 

 Press

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Whatcha Doin?

Stark and Wesner are compelling presences, defying the inherent limitations of webinar acting, with

bright and engaging but wholly natural styles.

Given Zoom’s challenges, the performer has to “pop” beyond a gauzy digital haze … but not *too* much. Not quite film, not quite stage, effective characterization has to break through the uncanny valley, remaining humanistic, yet not becoming flat. Stark and Wesner both excel, building a dynamic relationship in a brisk 20 minutes that is compelling, believable, poignant, and deeply affecting. To capture the ephemeral spark of unfolding friendship is tricky business on stage or screen, so

it is a rare, almost voyeuristic thrill to watch Stark and Wesner’s nuanced work here.

— Roy Sexton, Reel Roy Reviews

Whatcha Doin?

Kate Stark expertly portrays the cynicism and disillusionment

that came with Marnie’s sudden childhood stardom, while also showing us the reasons she became popular, alternating during several different animated character voices during one short sequence of the play. We see her simultaneously flattered by Raven’s excitement, and also tired of it.

— Emily Slomovits, eCurrent

Kate Stark as Nellie Bly in Nellie Bly: A Menace to Propriety.

Nellie Bly: A Menace to Propriety

Stark’s delivery as Bly is forthright, an appropriate portrait of this brave woman.

— Rick Pender, CityBeat

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Choreographer Kate Stark’s talent is evident in the gaggle of courtesans that make up “The House of Marcus Lycus.”

— Grace Eichler, League of Cincinnati Theatres

Kate Stark as Ethel in Footloose.

Footloose

Ren’s mom, Ethel, played by Kate Stark, who supports her son through his trials and tribulations, is a superb actress and also has a lovely voice. Both Cordes’ and Stark’s

performances rival any Hollywood actor.

— Sherri Ogden Wellington, League of Cincinnati Theatres

On the Town

A beautiful & surprisingly heart-rending

job on the ballet “Presentation of Miss Turnstiles”... The entire cast is vivacious and tireless in this coruscating production.

— Nathan Top, League of Cincinnati Theatres

On the Town

… Ivy Smith played delectably by Kate Stark…

The real star here is the dancing which is primarily ballet but also includes the conga and other nightclub dances. Each of the principal actors are accomplished dancers (many of them teach)… Best singing voices were Kate Stark, Kali Marsh and Anna Brown.

— Doug Iden, League of Cincinnati Theatres

Kate Stark (left) as Ivy Smith in On the Town.