Katie McFadzen
Latest News on Katie McFadzen:
Childsplay To Present THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE THE MUSICAL World Premiere (Mar 26, 2026)
Childsplay Will Return RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER To The Herberger Theater Center (Dec 5, 2025)
Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER at Childsplay (Nov 16, 2025)
Childsplay To Present THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE THE MUSICAL World Premiere (Mar 26, 2026)
Childsplay Will Return RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER To The Herberger Theater Center (Dec 5, 2025)
Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER at Childsplay (Nov 16, 2025)
BIO
Katie McFadzen is an actor, director, and teaching artist and an Associate Artist at Childsplay. Favorite Childsplay productions include: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Ella Enchanted, Flora & Ulysses, Seussical, and The BFG. Additional acting credits: An American in Paris, Always…Patsy Cline, Mamma Mia, Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, and The Women with The Phoenix Theatre Company; Good People, The Pursuit of Happiness, and Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show with Actors Theatre; How the Other Half Loves, The Great Gatsby, and a one-woman version of A Christmas Carol with Arizona Theatre Company (also produced at Childsplay); Barbecue, Rasheeda Speaking and The Wedding Band with Black Theatre Troupe; The Minutes, Small Mouth Sounds, The Year of the Rooster, and Speech and Debate with Stray Cat Theatre. Directing credits include: Becoming Dr. Ruth with The Phoenix Theatre Company; POTUS, The Trump Card, and The Cake with Stray Cat Theatre; The Snowy Day and Other Stories and Eric and Eliot with Childsplay; and The Evolution of Dar, Webster’s Bitch, The Way North, and The Mysterious Disappearance for The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Festival of New American Theatre. Katie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University. She is a Faculty Associate in ASU's Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where she co-teaches Persuasive Speech.
News
Childsplay To Present THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE THE MUSICAL World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane The Musical will have its world premiere in Phoenix this spring. Childsplay is presenting the adaptation at Herberger Theater Center. Tickets are available now.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane The Musical will have its world premiere in Phoenix this spring. Childsplay is presenting the adaptation at Herberger Theater Center. Tickets are available now.
Childsplay Will Return RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER To The Herberger Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Childsplay will bring RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for its fifth year. The production is adapted from the beloved television special and follows Rudolph, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius on their journey.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Childsplay will bring RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for its fifth year. The production is adapted from the beloved television special and follows Rudolph, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius on their journey.
Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER at Childsplay
by Herbert Paine - Nov 16, 2025
Guest contributor David Appleford gives a grateful glowing green light to Childsplay’s production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER.
by Herbert Paine - Nov 16, 2025
Guest contributor David Appleford gives a grateful glowing green light to Childsplay’s production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER.
Childsplay's RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Returns to the Herberger Theater Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Back by popular demand for its fifth consecutive year, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, to the Herberger Theater Center.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Back by popular demand for its fifth consecutive year, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, to the Herberger Theater Center.
Childsplay Brings DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS To Life On Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
Audiences won't stop laughing when they hop on board Childsplay's musical DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Herberger Theater Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024
Audiences won't stop laughing when they hop on board Childsplay's musical DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Herberger Theater Center.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Returns To Phoenix
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Following last year's success, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for the holidays.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Following last year's success, Childsplay will bring its holiday hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for the holidays.
Review: THE MINUTES at Stray Cat Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Oct 1, 2024
As presented by Stray Cat Theatre as its 23rd season opener, THE MINUTES, a blistering satire of small-town city council meetings, begins as one thing and concludes as something completely different. And no matter what clues or giveaways you think you might have picked up on throughout the play, you won't be prepared for the emotional wallop that will eventually come. And you may not fully recover from its uncomfortable implications, either.
by Herbert Paine - Oct 1, 2024
As presented by Stray Cat Theatre as its 23rd season opener, THE MINUTES, a blistering satire of small-town city council meetings, begins as one thing and concludes as something completely different. And no matter what clues or giveaways you think you might have picked up on throughout the play, you won't be prepared for the emotional wallop that will eventually come. And you may not fully recover from its uncomfortable implications, either.
Arizona Theatre Company To Present New Musical Workshop Of MY MAN GODFREY
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024
Arizona Theatre Company is workshopping the first-ever musical adaptation of the 1930s novel My Man Godfrey, featuring a book by Rupert Holmes and music by Mark Hollmann, with Broadway stars Kevin Earley and Stephanie Styles.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024
Arizona Theatre Company is workshopping the first-ever musical adaptation of the 1930s novel My Man Godfrey, featuring a book by Rupert Holmes and music by Mark Hollmann, with Broadway stars Kevin Earley and Stephanie Styles.
Review: POTUS at Stray Cat Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Dec 7, 2023
Selina Fillinger's POTUS, directed by Katie McFadzen, is fast-paced but leans too far into slapstick at the expense of nuance and its fuller potential at harpooning the patriarchy. At Stray Cat Theatre through December 16th.
by Herbert Paine - Dec 7, 2023
Selina Fillinger's POTUS, directed by Katie McFadzen, is fast-paced but leans too far into slapstick at the expense of nuance and its fuller potential at harpooning the patriarchy. At Stray Cat Theatre through December 16th.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Returns to the Herberger Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023
Following last year's sold-out performances, Childsplay brings its smash hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater for the holidays.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023
Following last year's sold-out performances, Childsplay brings its smash hit, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater for the holidays.
Childsplay's RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Back By Demand, November 19 - December 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2022
Childsplay Theatre, a pioneer in theatre-for-youth since 1977, is bringing Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer back to the Herberger Theater in its 46th season.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2022
Childsplay Theatre, a pioneer in theatre-for-youth since 1977, is bringing Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer back to the Herberger Theater in its 46th season.
Review: The Black Theatre Troupe Presents Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE
by Herbert Paine - Oct 24, 2022
Directed by Ron May and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Black Theatre Troupe's production of Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE is a richly intelligent play and a definite must-see. Runs through November 6th.
by Herbert Paine - Oct 24, 2022
Directed by Ron May and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Black Theatre Troupe's production of Robert O'Hara's BARBECUE is a richly intelligent play and a definite must-see. Runs through November 6th.
Black Theatre Troupe Presents BARBECUE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
A knock-out cast of the Valley's top actors come to Black Theatre Troupe for the comedy BARBECUE. Written by Robert O'Hara, BARBECUE tells the story of the O'Mallery family with one twist: the first act is portrayed by White characters, yet for the second act, the characters are changed to Black.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
A knock-out cast of the Valley's top actors come to Black Theatre Troupe for the comedy BARBECUE. Written by Robert O'Hara, BARBECUE tells the story of the O'Mallery family with one twist: the first act is portrayed by White characters, yet for the second act, the characters are changed to Black.
Review: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Angela Kabasan - Jul 18, 2022
Always...Patsy Cline is a must-see as an homage not only to the singer's music but also to the joys and love of friendship, even where you least expect it.
by Angela Kabasan - Jul 18, 2022
Always...Patsy Cline is a must-see as an homage not only to the singer's music but also to the joys and love of friendship, even where you least expect it.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Announced At The Herberger Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2022
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a critically acclaimed production that faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle, will be staged at Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2022
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a critically acclaimed production that faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle, will be staged at Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center.
Childsplay Brings THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW To Life, February 5- March 13
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2022
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a critically acclaimed production that faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle, will be staged at Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2022
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a critically acclaimed production that faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle, will be staged at Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center.
Childsplay Brings Animated Holiday Classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER To Life
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2021
Childsplay, one of the nation's leading theatre companies for young audiences, presents a new musical for the holidays, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, November 7 - December 24 at Herberger Theater Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2021
Childsplay, one of the nation's leading theatre companies for young audiences, presents a new musical for the holidays, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, November 7 - December 24 at Herberger Theater Center.
BWW Review: BECOMING DR. RUTH: A TIMELY TALE OF COURAGE AND HOPE at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Jun 8, 2021
The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production is buttressed by a solid technical crew. It’s cohesive enough to support the herculean effort of Ms. Debra K. Stevens, who wields an impressive command of a voluminous text while practically staging a tutorial on how storytelling ought to be paced. She gives us a Dr. Ruth who is warm, funny, and authentic.
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Jun 8, 2021
The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production is buttressed by a solid technical crew. It’s cohesive enough to support the herculean effort of Ms. Debra K. Stevens, who wields an impressive command of a voluminous text while practically staging a tutorial on how storytelling ought to be paced. She gives us a Dr. Ruth who is warm, funny, and authentic.
Phx Theatre Indoor Shows Open June 2, BECOMING DR. RUTH Kicks Off Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021
After nearly 16 months, the Valley's oldest live performance venue, The Phoenix Theatre Company, is excited to welcome audiences back indoors this summer. The 102 season kicks off with the one-woman show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, June 2 through June 27.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021
After nearly 16 months, the Valley's oldest live performance venue, The Phoenix Theatre Company, is excited to welcome audiences back indoors this summer. The 102 season kicks off with the one-woman show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, June 2 through June 27.
Festival of the Arts Opens Herberger Theater's Outdoor Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020
The Herberger Theater Center will open its new outdoor stage, The Pavilion, to the public this upcoming Saturday, November 14. Built with the safety of guests, staff, and volunteers in mind, the outdoor space welcomes guests back to the theater with socially distanced seating at the Festival of the Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020
The Herberger Theater Center will open its new outdoor stage, The Pavilion, to the public this upcoming Saturday, November 14. Built with the safety of guests, staff, and volunteers in mind, the outdoor space welcomes guests back to the theater with socially distanced seating at the Festival of the Arts.
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