Staats' Cat-her-in-e to Play MITF, July 25-Aug. 5

Cat-her-in-e, written and performed by Amy Staats, will open at the Midtown International Theatre Festival on Wednesday, July 25th at 8pm. The solo show is directed by Jorelle Aronovitch. "Based on a true story about her family, Cat-her-in-e is about a young girl's conflicted relationship with her brilliantly imaginative but troubled older cousin," state press notes. The show runs through August 5th.

As an actress, Amy Staats is a member of The Ensemble Studio Theatre, where she has originated rolls by such playwrights as Edward Allen Baker, Susan Kim & Amy Fox. She has appeared at the NYC Fringe Festival, Circle East & the Rattlestick and has participated in numerous workshops/readings at MCC, Playwright's Horizons, New Dramatists, The New Group & the Ensemble Studio Theatre, among others.  Staats' play The Changing of the Guard is included in Best American Short Plays 2002-2003.

Stage Left Studio is at 438 West 37th Street 5-A.  Tickets are $18, and $15 for Seniors/Students.  Call SmartTix (212)868-4444 or visit www.SmartTix.com for tickets