Host - Actor - Singer - Dancer
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Who is Kate, the performer?
She’s a singer, a dancer, and an actor, who loves working both on stage and on camera. In addition to a burning desire to be in the next Hallmark movie, she is also waiting for the Broadway version of A League of Their Own or a revival of Nice Work if You Can Get It. Her mix of spunk and poise is apparent from the minute you meet her, though the layer of sass may take a while to come out. (But it makes for a great villainous corporate lawyer on screen.) Scripted or unscripted, Kate has a passion for interacting with people. Whether that is with fellow cast-mates or in interviewing everyday people making positive changes in their communities, Kate’s curiosity spans many subjects and industries. Who is Kate, the fitness professional? Check out: www.bebykate.com NEWS~ During this unusual year, Kate has been keeping busy reading, writing, and continuing to learn as much as she possibly can-- about every aspect of the entertainment industry, current events, fitness, and guitar. The occasional #puppyandbaby video is welcomed, too, of course.
See below for projects during this time, as well as "Some (More) Good News", which she broadcasts weekly. Kate is also teaching free PILATES classes each Tuesday from Facebook live as a way to give back at this time. Stay safe and stay hopeful everyone! Very excited to lend her voice to a new project in development: Mystery Girls, an animated series.
Kate plays the lead, Mackenzie Calvin: 
Grateful to have been part of this gorgeous tribute to front-line workers:
Some (More) Good NewsJust because John Krasinski signed off, it doesn't mean the good news has to stop!
Join Kate in sharing SOME (MORE) GOOD NEWS each week. Series may be found at www.bebykate.com 
Kate can be heard on a radio spot on Pandora in NJ for Hunterdon Healthcare
Another great project during the lock-down:
Playing Job's wife, a recurring character in Daniel Rivera's Job: A Modern Man. 
Pre-March:
Amazing time in the next level of UCB training!
Completed 2/26. 
Kate recently sang for the Boston Celtics' Seats For Soldiers game...
And made a basket! Back in NYC November 2019!
Kate is currently traveling as Lorraine in JERSEY BOYS on NCL
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William Hendra Photography
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Filming for Townsend Press' new textbook series--
Here are a few clips from the Perlow Productions final product!
Loved using a teleprompter!
Veteran's Day performances with the USO
Never know where singing will take you! How about entertaining customers at Stop & Shop for the USO "Support Our Troops" campaign?!
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Amazing opportunity to perform with the USO Show Troupe at the 100th Anniversary Gala of the 99th Readiness Division!
Had a fantastic time in Heidi Marshall's On-Camera Class!
Class decided I would be best cast as an evil, powerful, wealthy type or a caring-with-a-heavy-dose-of-sass character!
Also, honored to sing for the Kathy Hartman Scholarship Memorial Concert
Kate is thrilled to have an ongoing association with the
USO SHOW TROUPE,
the only officially chartered entertainment group for the United Service Organizations. It is a group of professional performers that tours internationally to bring joy through music to our service members and their families, as well as to be advocates for the USO.
Kate is able to audition for other projects along the way as well!
USO SHOW TROUPE,
the only officially chartered entertainment group for the United Service Organizations. It is a group of professional performers that tours internationally to bring joy through music to our service members and their families, as well as to be advocates for the USO.
Kate is able to audition for other projects along the way as well!
Had a nice reprieve from the winter weather performing with BROADWAY TONITE! in Florida in February!
Joined forces with pianist Richard Devens as the vocalist in his jazz duo. Performing throughout the tri-state area!
New Photos! Unedited, No filter. Thanks to Jon & Steph! @jbihphotography
Filmed Episode 1 of CrossTennis,
once again playing a type-A lawyer!
John Collier, dir.
once again playing a type-A lawyer!
John Collier, dir.
Continued performances throughout the country with BROADWAY TONITE!--
this time the Chicago area!
Playing all sorts of folks: Peggy Sawyer, Sally Bowles, Velma Kelly, and more!
Kate began working with commercial agent: OnQ Talent
Kate's looking forward to performing again with On The Spot
at Broadway Comedy Club!
"On the Spot is a new kind of show that combines some of New York's best cabaret singers and improvisors to create a brand new musical "On the Spot"!"
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Kate visited Paris and Brussels this spring and took some notes on Staying Healthy While Traveling! |
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Kate performed with
BROADWAY TONITE! This time, at the wonderful Westchester Broadway Theatre! May 23rd, 1pm & 8pm shows Kate plays an array of characters, from Sally Bowles to Velma Kelly to Peggy Sawyer and more! NEXT ONE COMING UP IN MARLBORO, NJ July 22nd!! |
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Photo Shoot for the earrings of COCO & NANA DESIGNS with
Lindsay & Laurie Sutton:
June 2017, Midtown Manhattan
Follow Kate reporting & interviewing on SPORTSGURU:
kate.co : SportsGuruApp on iOS and https://www.youtube.com/katecherichello
kate.co : SportsGuruApp on iOS and https://www.youtube.com/katecherichello
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A very 'cabaret' couple of weeks! Kate was asked to fill in at Don't Tell Mama March 7th.
She got to sing a few of her favorites:
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ON THE SPOT invited Kate to return to Broadway Comedy Club February 27th!
She had a great time singing a medley she arranged combining Fly Me To The Moon, I Could Write A Book, and The Way You Look Tonight, as well as Bright by Echosmith.
In between each song, a team of improvisers creates a musical based on what they are hearing!
January thus far:
-Filming a short in the Bronx 1/27
-Singing with VOCAL EASE at senior centers
-Fantastic TV workshop with Rachel Goldman, Kim Graham, Matt Glasner, Lisa Kitay, Meg Rafferty, and Elizabeth Berra
-Prepping for a February performance at ON THE SPOT at Broadway Comedy Club
-Filming a short in the Bronx 1/27
-Singing with VOCAL EASE at senior centers
-Fantastic TV workshop with Rachel Goldman, Kim Graham, Matt Glasner, Lisa Kitay, Meg Rafferty, and Elizabeth Berra
-Prepping for a February performance at ON THE SPOT at Broadway Comedy Club
2016 Year in Review:
-One mean lead lawyer in BEFORE THE COURT (editing finishing up now!)
-One year as a member of AEA
-Five versions of GYPSY called in for
-Three states covered in performances of BROADWAY TONITE
-502 fitness classes taught
-Two fitness videos filmed
-Five improvisers making up a scene about my songs in ON THE SPOT
-Six Russian words learned while performing in CHOREOGRAPHY LAB
->1000 teachers to sing for at the BROADWAY TEACHERS WORKSHOP
-Three monologues learned at THE WYNN HANDMAN STUDIO
-100-200 miles covered by foot
-120 headshots purchased
-200 senior citizens who got to hear Ring Them Bells and more with VOCAL EASE
-One awful flu
-70 high kicks with the right leg with RICHARD PIERLON
-25 high kicks with the left with JIM COONEY
-65 Fosse arms with JAMES KINNEY
-Many great classes with RON MELROSE, RACHEL GOLDMAN, SUZANNE RYAN & others
-~200 notes belted with ANDREW BYRNE, EDDIE SCHNECKER, & JOSH FRANKLIN
-3000 notes sung while walking through NYC
-0 times seeing HAMILTON (bring it on, 2017!)
-One mean lead lawyer in BEFORE THE COURT (editing finishing up now!)
-One year as a member of AEA
-Five versions of GYPSY called in for
-Three states covered in performances of BROADWAY TONITE
-502 fitness classes taught
-Two fitness videos filmed
-Five improvisers making up a scene about my songs in ON THE SPOT
-Six Russian words learned while performing in CHOREOGRAPHY LAB
->1000 teachers to sing for at the BROADWAY TEACHERS WORKSHOP
-Three monologues learned at THE WYNN HANDMAN STUDIO
-100-200 miles covered by foot
-120 headshots purchased
-200 senior citizens who got to hear Ring Them Bells and more with VOCAL EASE
-One awful flu
-70 high kicks with the right leg with RICHARD PIERLON
-25 high kicks with the left with JIM COONEY
-65 Fosse arms with JAMES KINNEY
-Many great classes with RON MELROSE, RACHEL GOLDMAN, SUZANNE RYAN & others
-~200 notes belted with ANDREW BYRNE, EDDIE SCHNECKER, & JOSH FRANKLIN
-3000 notes sung while walking through NYC
-0 times seeing HAMILTON (bring it on, 2017!)
Didn't know Kate was a sports fan??
Check out her newest recurring project: contributer to SPORTSGURU!
Check out her newest recurring project: contributer to SPORTSGURU!
December: Filmed Disconnect with NYU's Max Novick, playing a fast-talking girl-next-door on a date gone bad...
Kate is rejoining the Broadway Tonite Live! cast for performances in the Poconos and Monroe, NJ!
She looks forward to playing Sally Bowles, Peggy Sawyer, Velma Kelly, and more, all in one night!
From July's On The Spot at the Broadway Comedy Club
"Down With Love"
"Down With Love"
Kate is singing for the Arts Midwest Conference in Milwaukee, WI, September 13-15!
-July: Singing for Broadway Teachers Workshop, working with a Broadway director and fabulous writing team, showcasing the musical: Wonderland High
-Featured in the July Choreography Lab
7/12/16: New Works - 4 choreographers partner with musical theatre writer to
create a physical story inspired by a new work.
Choreography Lab: 6:30-8PM http://www.nytheatrebarn.org/
-July 25th, 8pm, performing at On The Spot NYC, as part of their musical improv cabaret. Singing two songs along with other singers and a team of improvisers creating an entire musical around it all! Tickets: http://www.onthespotnyc.com/
-Featured in the July Choreography Lab
7/12/16: New Works - 4 choreographers partner with musical theatre writer to
create a physical story inspired by a new work.
Choreography Lab: 6:30-8PM http://www.nytheatrebarn.org/
-July 25th, 8pm, performing at On The Spot NYC, as part of their musical improv cabaret. Singing two songs along with other singers and a team of improvisers creating an entire musical around it all! Tickets: http://www.onthespotnyc.com/
Just completed a series with Musical Director Ron Melrose
of Jersey Boys, Bronx Tale, & more !
It was a great opportunity to expand rock knowledge and book selections!
A little Aerosmith, a little John Lennon....
In May, Kate began classes at the WYNN HANDMAN STUDIO with Billy Lyons.
Kate also filmed a fitness promo for a new health company in Brooklyn!
Kate also filmed a fitness promo for a new health company in Brooklyn!
Kate filmed "Before The Court" in May. In this independent film, Kate plays the lawyer directing the courtroom in the trial between basketball coach and student.
Rachel Ambelang, director/writer; London Williams, producer.
Rachel Ambelang, director/writer; London Williams, producer.
February: Lead in NYU short film, 'Close Quarters'.
Kate played the CEO's assistant accused by a co-worker of having an affair with her boss. Filmed 2/26.
January: Kate is excited to be back in Manhattan as a new member of Actors' Equity Association,
pursuing stage and screen work while continuing
to train in all aspects of performing.
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Performances underway for
GOODSPEED MUSICALS' A Wonderful Life! Kate is the female swing. Performances began Sept. 18th. East Haddam, CT. Michael Perlman, dir. Parker Esse, chor. Playbill Release Click Here www.goodspeed.org EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 6th! |
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Photo: Goodspeed
Lead in NYU project, as a woman living in a dream: facing the fear of time passing. Tatiana Stolyarova dir.
..Filmed Mysteries at the Museum for The Travel Channel,
playing the miner's wife in Colorado's coal-miners' uprising
Video of segment: Here
http://www.optomen.com/
Kate played a lead in City College MFA film's workshop of
The Distance Between
playing the miner's wife in Colorado's coal-miners' uprising
Video of segment: Here
http://www.optomen.com/
Kate played a lead in City College MFA film's workshop of
The Distance Between
Clips from Kate's recent performance at Don't Tell Mama:
Kate is thrilled to share that she has booked the role of the LAWYER in the upcoming short film, "Before The Court".
Lead in the reading of Paige Strothmann's new screenplay, "Time Gone By".
Lead in the reading of Paige Strothmann's new screenplay, "Time Gone By".
Filmed an infomercial for a beauty product with Zazou Productions!
Working quite a bit with NYU, as an actor in their student film projects.
Working quite a bit with NYU, as an actor in their student film projects.
In between projects, volunteering with Vocal Ease:
http://www.vocaleaseinc.org/
"To provide outstanding entertainment and enhanced quality of life for New York City's senior communities."
Vocal Ease has been featured major news outlets such as Time Out New York, Back Stage, the New York Daily News, and Newsday, and on New York radio stations WBAI-FM, WOR-AM, and WINS as well as WWOR-TV.
Vocal Ease is a nonprofit 501(c)3 volunteer singing organization that provides live entertainment for New York City's senior citizens at hospitals, nursing homes and senior centers and residences.
http://www.vocaleaseinc.org/
"To provide outstanding entertainment and enhanced quality of life for New York City's senior communities."
Vocal Ease has been featured major news outlets such as Time Out New York, Back Stage, the New York Daily News, and Newsday, and on New York radio stations WBAI-FM, WOR-AM, and WINS as well as WWOR-TV.
Vocal Ease is a nonprofit 501(c)3 volunteer singing organization that provides live entertainment for New York City's senior citizens at hospitals, nursing homes and senior centers and residences.
Single Ladies,
a premiere play by Paige Strothmann,
was workshoped at the Times Square Arts Center this August, followed by the Chicago Fringe Festival
Labor Day weekend!
< Click for more info!
a premiere play by Paige Strothmann,
was workshoped at the Times Square Arts Center this August, followed by the Chicago Fringe Festival
Labor Day weekend!
< Click for more info!
FIlmed Tiffani Brooke's (now award-winning!) Attitudes in Motion short film in CT, 2014 summer, playing Maria.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4147316/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4147316/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1
GODSPELL at Interlakes Theatre, NH. June 2014.
Kate was the dance captain for director/choreographer Kenney Green
and sang "Turn Back O Man" and "By My Side".
"'Godspell' at the InterLakes Summer Theatre in Meredith, New Hampshire, was a real pleasure. This lively, high-energy show with its non-stop musical numbers, some with actors performing in the aisles, had the audience enthralled from start to finish."
Linwood Street Blog
"Take advantage of what Interlakes Summer Theatre has to offer. Professional actors from New York City on a high school auditorium stage will convert you to be a believer too. You don't need to drive to Boston or fly to New York. Everything is right here in the beautiful Lakes Region. Aren't we lucky?"
Ann Layman
Laconia Daily Sun
Kate was the dance captain for director/choreographer Kenney Green
and sang "Turn Back O Man" and "By My Side".
"'Godspell' at the InterLakes Summer Theatre in Meredith, New Hampshire, was a real pleasure. This lively, high-energy show with its non-stop musical numbers, some with actors performing in the aisles, had the audience enthralled from start to finish."
Linwood Street Blog
"Take advantage of what Interlakes Summer Theatre has to offer. Professional actors from New York City on a high school auditorium stage will convert you to be a believer too. You don't need to drive to Boston or fly to New York. Everything is right here in the beautiful Lakes Region. Aren't we lucky?"
Ann Layman
Laconia Daily Sun
New Headshots!
Thanks to TME Photography's Julie Dabour.
www.dabourphotography.com
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Portrayed Joanna in the
New York premiere of 'RENEWAL'.
May 10th-- June 7, 2014
Thursday, Friday, & Saturdays 7:30p.m.
Write Act Rep at The Times Square Arts Center
300 West 43rd Street, 2nd Floor
New York City
"RENEWAL is the story of Joanna, bonafide Broadway star, who leaves the spotlight of the Great White Way for love. On the way into the arms of her betrothed husband to be, she befalls a tragic accident. Over the course of the following year, not only has she been betrayed by friends, but also nearly forgotten by her so-called agent. Will she ever find love as she transforms her renewed outlook on life? This stylized 1950s melodramatic musical throwback will be done in a unique telling. This fully staged workshop production will perform in the heart of Times Square this Spring."
Filmed two Columbia University student films!
"Soul-Shattering Divinity of Lightness", filmed 3/21-23, where Kate plays a young mother concerned for her child's social well-being.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbn3wZO8rOQ
"Real World Syndrome", filmed 3/29-30, where Kate plays the National Board of Mental Health inspector.
Also in March, The Network's Five-Week Commercial Class with Scott Wojcik concluded with a showcase to three agents. It was an invaluable five weeks-- many thanks to Scott!
A piece from the cabaret:
A Busy February!
-Five-week Commercial Class with Scott Wojcik of Wojcik/Seay Casting begins
-Orville Station staged reading at The Dramatists Guild, NYC
Kate plays a ruthless film producer who 'may or may not be delusional'...
'The play delves into the dark, festering world that lies beneath the
picture-perfect suburban towns in America where boredom and false
promises of a better life have left some folks feeling "cheated and betrayed,"
to quote Nathanael West from 'The Day of the Locust.'" '
Play by Frank Avella
-Benefit concert in her home state of NJ
-Fun Factory reunites to perform at the TOTY Toy Awards in NYC, Feb. 15
-Full cabaret at Don't Tell Mama's on Feb. 21st!
-....And let's end the month with a birthday, shall we? :-)
A Fireside Christmas!
One of the four female featured singers in The Fireside Theatre's A Fireside Christmas October 31st - December 22nd, 2013, in Fort Atkinson, WI.
www.firesidetheatre.com
"The Fireside Dinner Theatre is one of the Midwest's
most popular entertainment destinations and the only Actor’s Equity dinner
theatre in Wisconsin."
"Since 1964, The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has been the
premiere entertainment destination in the Midwest for superb musicals featuring
Broadway performers, fine dining, and boutique shops in a one-of-a-kind setting.
Consistently named as a top destination for travel tours across the United
States..."
www.firesidetheatre.com
"The Fireside Dinner Theatre is one of the Midwest's
most popular entertainment destinations and the only Actor’s Equity dinner
theatre in Wisconsin."
"Since 1964, The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has been the
premiere entertainment destination in the Midwest for superb musicals featuring
Broadway performers, fine dining, and boutique shops in a one-of-a-kind setting.
Consistently named as a top destination for travel tours across the United
States..."
From Wisconsin's The Freeman:
"With the cadre of talent they have garnered, each number is sure to please..."
"With the cadre of talent they have garnered, each number is sure to please..."
Summer 2013:
The New York Times calls South Pacific "An Enchanted Evening Open to Possibilities"
BWW Long Island Awards: NOMINATED for Best Ensemble, plus many others!
Click on Underlining to See Full Reviews!
The John W. Engeman Theater's
South Pacific, opened May 23rd!
Directed by Igor Goldin, choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo. Over 50 performances, through July 14th.
South Pacific, opened May 23rd!
Directed by Igor Goldin, choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo. Over 50 performances, through July 14th.
"John W. Engeman Theater's production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is this summer's hottest vacation spot...
Goldin's excellent direction and Antoinette DiPietropolo's creative choreography help curate this large cast into a stand-out ensemble..." -TheaterMania
"Prepare to be wowed." -AOL Patch
"A wonderful cast and a classic show certainly makes this production, dare I say,
a must-see on Long Island." -BroadwayWorld
Goldin's excellent direction and Antoinette DiPietropolo's creative choreography help curate this large cast into a stand-out ensemble..." -TheaterMania
"Prepare to be wowed." -AOL Patch
"A wonderful cast and a classic show certainly makes this production, dare I say,
a must-see on Long Island." -BroadwayWorld
In August 2013, performed once again with Broadway Tonite!, this time at the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead, NY.
A revue-style show, Kate performed songs from 42nd St (Peggy), Phantom of the Opera (Christine), West Side Story (Maria), Cabaret (Sally), and more!
A revue-style show, Kate performed songs from 42nd St (Peggy), Phantom of the Opera (Christine), West Side Story (Maria), Cabaret (Sally), and more!
Clips from Benefit Concert where Kate was the guest artist in
East Stroudsburg, PA
East Stroudsburg, PA
In March, a 'mini tour' with
Broadway Tonite!
Performances in South Florida.
From Peggy Sawyer, to Sally Bowles, to Velma Kelly, and more... in a 90-minute four-person show!
She continues to perform with this group in various locations in the USA.
Broadway Tonite!
Performances in South Florida.
From Peggy Sawyer, to Sally Bowles, to Velma Kelly, and more... in a 90-minute four-person show!
She continues to perform with this group in various locations in the USA.
Recently:
New works...
LOVE SO DEAR
Premiere Staged Reading of this Brand-New Musical by Composer Larry Gelb in NYC.
FUN FACTORY
Industry-only Reading Premiere of a new musical by Bob Moog, at the York Theatre.
ISLE OF INIQUITY
April 6th Premiere Reading of this new musical in NYC. By James Johnson.
New works...
LOVE SO DEAR
Premiere Staged Reading of this Brand-New Musical by Composer Larry Gelb in NYC.
FUN FACTORY
Industry-only Reading Premiere of a new musical by Bob Moog, at the York Theatre.
ISLE OF INIQUITY
April 6th Premiere Reading of this new musical in NYC. By James Johnson.
Performed the role of
Mrs. Warren in Identity Theater's
THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Tom Griffin.
Nov-Dec 2012 236 West 78th Street New York, NY
Click Here for More Information
Priscilla Pride "Planet Me"
Kate can be heard as the voices of
Denise Denial
and
Priscilla Pride
on The Moral Dilemma radio show.
www.morald.com
Denise Denial
and
Priscilla Pride
on The Moral Dilemma radio show.
www.morald.com
September 2012, Kate had the honor of understudying the title role and performing in the ensemble of Gypsy at the Fulton Theatre, PA.
Director Marc Robin.
www.thefulton.org
Director Marc Robin.
www.thefulton.org
Throwback:
2008- "An all-star cast will join the Indianapolis Symphony for
Guys and Dolls: In Concert
Oct. 10-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, IN."
Click Playbill for full release! ^
2008- "An all-star cast will join the Indianapolis Symphony for
Guys and Dolls: In Concert
Oct. 10-12 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, IN."
Click Playbill for full release! ^
