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Cate Ginsberg
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Cate
Ginsberg

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About Me
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Hey, I'm Cate!

I'm an eighth-generation Texan, but I now call DC home. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University with degrees in Musical Theater and Communication Studies. Today, I perform, teach, and choreograph. Ask me about what I'm currently reading, my new favorite recipes, or my attempt at TikTok fame.​

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Some fun facts about me:

- I went to an all-girls school for 13 years

- Murphy beds terrify me

- I recently joined the Artistic Council at The Puppet Company

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Performance Work:

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For as long as she can remember, Cate knew she would be involved in the performing arts. Her years of ballet, tap, jazz, concert choir, and show choir prepared her for a career on the stage. 

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At American University, Cate earned a BA in Musical Theater where she took a variety of courses to expand her skillset. She is experienced in physical theater, Shakespeare, object theater, and Linklater technique.

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Now, Cate works across the DMV in a variety of performance styles. Her work in children's theater has taught her puppeteering, show development, and how to understudy. In her recent plays, she is known for her comedic timing and has enhanced her performance of heightened text. Cate's diverse theater experiences have made her proficient at capturing the hearts of audiences of all ages.​

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Choreography work:

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Cate is an established educational theater choreographer end educator. Cate has worked with students across all ages, from Pre-K to college. 

You can check out more​ on her choreography page. 

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Current/Upcoming Performances

Upcoming/Recent
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Theater Prometheus

Galatea​

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Cate stars in this Elizabethan gay romcom in the woods. 

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DC Theater Arts - "...the chemistry between Amber Patrice Coleman (Galatea) and Cate Ginsberg (Phillida) was a highlight."

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MD Theater Guide - "Ginsberg’s comedic abilities are unmissable as is her confident portrayal of an unconfident character."

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Washington City Paper - "...a tender unfolding of desire--performed with warmth and sincerity by [Coleman and Ginsberg]."​

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By John Lyly

Directed by Tracey Erbacher

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The Puppet Co.

Twisted Tales: 3 Goldilocks Gruff

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Cate helped create this show with the rest of the Artistic Council. They'll be using puppets from previous Puppet Co shows and the archives. 

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By Lee Gerstenhaber and Andrew Quilpa (and The Puppet Co Artistic Council

Directed by Mollie Greenberg

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Recent Performances

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Nu Sass

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

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For Nu Sass' 15th Season, they're going back to their roots with an all-female production of R+G. Cate played Hamlet!

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By Tom Stoppard   
Directed by Ashley Mapley-Brittle

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The Puppet Co. 

Pinocchio 

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Cate played the mischievous Pinocchio in this legacy production.  

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By Allan Stephens 
Directed by Ingrid Bork

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Adventure Theater MTC 

Junie B Jones: The Musical

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Cate juggled lemons and was a huge tattle-tale in her role as May. 

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Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES series by Barbara Park 
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler 
Music by Zina Goldrich 
Directed and Choreographed by Ashleigh King

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Imagination Stage 

Nate The Great

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Cate understudied Mom and Rosamond in Imagination Stage's production of Nate the Great!

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Books/Lyrics by John Maclay

Music/Lyrics by Brett Ryback

Based on the book by Marjorie Sharmat

Directed by Janet Stanford

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Innagural Capital Cabaret Festival 

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Cate performed in the Inaugural National Capital Cabaret Festival at Crazy Aunt Helen's!

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Organized by Susan Derry

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The Puppet Co.

The Nutcracker (22, 23, 24)

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This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

In 2024 Cate served as the Dance Captain and Lead Puppet Technician. 

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Directed by Elizabeth Dapo/Danny Pushkin

Assistant Directed by Kirk Bixby

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American University

Fefu and Her Friends

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A signature work of feminist theater. A group of eight women gather in the country home of their brilliant and eccentric friend, Fefu. As multiple conflicts unfold between the old friends, the women struggle to define who they are and what it means to be a woman in a patriarchal society. 

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Directed by Nadia Guevera

By Maria Irene Fornes

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American University

The Birds

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First performed in 414 BC, the story is timeless—humans frustrated with life on earth seek a utopia. They find it in the trees with the birds. Then things get complicated...

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Directed by Colleen Sullivan 

Special Guests Kostas Gatkis and David Neumann 

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