Catherine ‘Cat” Burford is a writer, actress, and director who has participated in theatre since she was a little girl. She’s down for anything from Shakespeare to 20th century musicals to contemporary works. Her favorite thing about theatre is its unique use of storytelling, which is what she looks for anytime she sees a show. She’s also autistic and used acting to work on her communication skills and make her feel more confident, fueling her belief that the theatre world should be inclusive.
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First Show:
Alice in WonderlandFavorite Show:
Sweeney ToddMOST POPULAR ARTICLES
May 16, 2026
What did our critic think of BLOOD SUCKING LEECH at Noah Lift Opera Center?
May 14, 2026
All I knew about Water For Elephants was that it is a romantic drama set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression. I expected a circus with a rich color palette, beautiful costumes, acrobatics, and an elephant.
May 5, 2026
After being forced to miss Oz Arts Nashville’s last two entries in their “A Cultural Revelation” season, I was more than pleased to return. For this season, productions from around the world are presented in the Oz space, introducing audiences to art forms that they can’t find just anywhere. It was here that I got to enjoy The Ecstatic.
May 2, 2026
What did our critic think of PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk?
April 23, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at TPAC’s Jackson Hall?
April 20, 2026
High School. A period of confusion, heartbreak, and important life lessons. Even if our high school days weren’t the best days of our lives (I say as I raise my hand), we often look back on them and see how far we’ve come. For better or for worse.
April 17, 2026
Despite what three time Oscar loser Timothée Chalamet says, ballet is far from a dying art form. To say that Nashville Ballet is always at the top of their game is an understatement, given how they’re willing to try something new.
April 16, 2026
Not too many of us miss high school, but there are always those memories from our high school days that we never truly forget. Whether or not those are fond memories is another story. Still, it’s not a theme that you’d likely imagine for a cabaret, unless you happen to be Rachel Potter.
April 12, 2026
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at TPAC'S James K Polk Theater?
March 22, 2026
What did our critic think of WE ARE THE TIGERS at The Barbershop Theater?
March 19, 2026
No matter how much time passes, there seems to be no end to the trend of turning movies into musicals. I’m honestly getting a little sick of it, but a few gems have managed to peek through the cracks.
March 6, 2026
What did our critic think of SUFFS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall?
February 28, 2026
What did our critic think of SWAN LAKE at TPAC'S Jackson Hall?
February 16, 2026
“To be or not to be? That is the question.” Everyone is familiar with this iconic quote from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, despite the fact that not everyone has seen the actual show or a film adaptation. However, there is no shortage of movies influenced by the Bard’s works.
February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of MAJOR at OZ Arts Nashville?
February 9, 2026
Even if you’ve never seen a single production, chances are you’ve at least heard of Swan Lake. Maybe you’re like me and had your first exposure to the story thanks to the 1994 animated movie The Swan Princess.
February 1, 2026
What did our critic think of BIRDIE at Oz Arts Nashville?
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