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Kate is a multimedia designer working in theater, film, and installation. Her work is driven by the love of storytelling and the desire to turn the wildest imaginings into reality. Her background in film and computer science combine to generate work that is not only aesthetically beautiful but pushes the boundaries on conventional theatrical video. In addition to designing video for the stage, her installation work has been exhibited nationally as well as internationally. Venues include the National Building Museum, the Hammond Museum, 3LD Art & Technology Center, Front Room Gallery, and the World Wide Words Festival (Denmark). Kate has taught master classes at Harvard University, Syracuse University, Wesleyan, and New York University.

Kate Freer Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Production Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Video and Projection Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Projection Designer

Kate Freer Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design, HELEN Production

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Carolyn Dorfman Dance Presents Celebrate Four Decades At 40/NYC:


Carolyn Dorfman Dance presents Celebrate 40/NYC, in honor of the Company's milestone 40th anniversary on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

White Wave Dance to Present ETERNAL NOW As Part Of American Dance Guild Festival 2024


In partnership with American Dance Guild, WHITE WAVE DANCE Young Soon Kim Dance Company will present a special performance of Eternal NOW at this year's ADG Festival 2024: Leaps Beyond Bounds.

Review Roundup: LIZARD BOY Opens at Theatre Row


Prospect Theater Company's the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, is now in performances at Theatre Row. Check out what the critics had to say about the new production!

Ping Chong and Company to Present LAZARUS 1972�"2022 in September at La Mama


La MaMa, the theater Chong considers his artistic home—one of the first organizations to give him a platform following his years presenting performances in New York lofts—will present Lazarus 1972–2022, his new reimagining of the production that set his boundary-shattering career in motion, September 30 - October 16.

WP THEATER Announces 2022 Pipeline Festival Creative Teams & Black Theater Nights


The WP Theater has announced the creative teams for the 2022 Pipeline Festival, the fourth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab residency for playwrights, directors, and producers, as well as the cast for the first project, They Came in The Night.

Watch Peppermint, Laura Benanti & More Tonight at SING OUT FOR FREEDOM


The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) will welcome both virtual and in-person audiences to enjoy Sing Out For Freedom TONIGHT, Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).

Laura Benanti, Nikki M. James, Ayodele Casel & More Join SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Concert


The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have announced performers and special guests set to join their hybrid streaming and in-person Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert on Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).

Wingspace Theatrical Design Presents a Free Virtual Salon With MENA Designers


As part of their free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design in partnership with MENATA will present a conversation with MENA Designers working in US Theatre: Dina El-Aziz, Rana Esfandiary and Ma'moon Tebbi. Moderated by Kate Moore Heaney and Kate Freer.

WHITE WAVE Dance Comes to Bethesda Fountain in Central Park


WHITE WAVE Dance announces three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 9, 28, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative.

WHITE WAVE Dance Comes to DUMBO Archway


WHITE WAVE Dance announces three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 9, 28, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative.

White Wave Dance Announces Three Free Performances Of IYOUUSWE II In October


WHITE WAVE Dance announces three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 9, 25, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative. iyouuswe II is a multi-year collaboration with pioneering choreographer

White Wave Dance Announces Three Free Performances Of IYOUUSWE II


WHITE WAVE Dance has announced three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 1, 9, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative.

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López & More Join NYPL's I'M STLL HERE Benefit


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the growing list of Broadway stars participating in I'm Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts' beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

NYPL Billy Rose Theatre Division Will Celebrate 90 Years with I'M STILL HERE Virtual Benefit


I'm Still Here, a new virtual benefit for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division, will stream on Broadway On Demand on June 23. The evening is a celebration of the division's 90th Anniversary, and the 50th  Anniversary of its beloved Theatre on Film and Tape Archive and will honor Harold Prince and George C. Wolfe. 

Live Interactive Virtual Production of THE REAL JAMES BOND…WAS DOMINICAN Opens at Geva Theatre Center


Fort Worth’s award-winning arts and service organization, DNAWORKS, is emerging from the pandemic with the next step towards in-person theatre—a live, interactive virtual production of The Real James Bond…Was Dominican at Rochester, New York’s Geva Theatre Center.

Syracuse Stage Presents ANNAPURNA


​​​​​​​ “Annapurna” is the name of a massif in the Himalaya mountain range, the Hindu goddess of nourishment and the next play in the reimagined and fully digital Syracuse Stage 2020/2021 season. Written by Sharr White and directed by Stage artistic director Robert Hupp, “Annapurna” is a carefully balanced blend of sharp comedy and surprisingly tender drama that draws inspiration from both meanings of its title.

Join 4WALL SUNDAY ROUNDTABLE'S Valentine's Day Special


Hosts Drew Quinones and Jeff Croiter welcome Kate Freer (Multimedia Artist) and Ty Defoe (Writer / Interdisciplinary Artist); Marci Skolnick (Stage Manager / Show Caller) and Natalie Robin (Lighting Designer / Professor); and Philip Rosenberg (Lighting Designer) and Isaac Hurwitz (Producer) and more.

BWW Review: Syracuse Stage Presents a Virtual Streaming Production of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992


Syracuse Stage never ceases to amaze me with their eye for productions, casting, and unique presentations. I have to say I was concerned when I saw that this streaming production was three hours long. However, it was three hours very well spent. Syracuse Stage’s production of the stunning documentary drama Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Anna Deavere Smith is beautifully and creatively directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Syracuse Stage Presents TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992


​​​​​​​Syracuse Stage continues the 2020/2021 online on-demand season with the stunning documentary drama “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Anna Deavere Smith. “Twilight” will be available as video on demand Feb. 3 – 14 at www.syracusestage.org.

Syracuse Stage Announces Changes to the 2020/2021 Season


Syracuse Stage today announced adjustments to the schedule for the remainder of the 2020/2021 season. These adjustments include replacing previously announced shows with new titles and come in direct response to the evolving situation concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kate Freer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kate Freer been nominated for?

Kate Freer has been nominated for the Outstanding Set Design award for HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Healing Wars.

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