Mary Kate is a director and artistic leader with a focus in developing new plays and musicals.  She first got her start assisting for film legends Arthur Penn (director of Bonnie & Clyde and The Miracle Worker) on the two time TONY award winning Broadway production of Fortune’s Fool as well Johnathan Lynn (My Cousin Vinny, Clue & The Whole Nine Yards) on the off-Broadway production of A Mother. A Daughter. And A Gun starring Olympia Dukakis.

She is equally at home directing plays as musical.  Having worked in a wide range of producing environments from Broadway to a theatre in a Barn, she is very adaptable.  She loves style hybrids and shows that challenge or ignite the imagination with humor.  

She was an Associate for Dede Harris, a 13 time TONY Award winning producer. In addition to working in the commercial world, she has also served as an artistic leader at non profits such as: The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Millbrook Playhouse and Vital Theatre Company. She is currently the Artistic Director of Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Fayetteville, NC.