This is an image gallery for my solo show “Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery.”
Read moreCatherine Barnes
Drums and Comedy
International Man of Mystery Photos
Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery
One woman…a big metal xylophone…and a tambourine that wants so badly to be a drum set! That’s my first solo show, “Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery”
Read moreThank You, It’s True
“Thank You! It’s True” is a two-person show that pokes fun at self-help programs aimed at women.
Read moreThree Tips to Beat Recording Anxiety
For audio only, click here. I just got done recording six songs in two weeks for my recent Tucson Fringe show, “Thank You! It’s True.” I learned A LOT about how to manage my own recording anxiety in the process.
Read moreHow to Perform a Musical on Zoom
I just got done performing my new musical “Thank You! It’s True,” at the Tucson Fringe Festival. Here are my tips for anyone else looking to perform a musical live on Zoom.
Read moreTom Steward
For audio only, click here. Tom Steward is one of my OG Fringe Friends from my very first San Diego International Fringe Festival in 2018. We’re both at this year’s Tucson Fringe Festival with virtual shows, so we sat down
Read moreLion Fludd
Magician Lion Fludd has a fascinating name AND a fascinating story. Catch his show “The Hustle” in person at the 2022 Tucson Fringe Festival on January 13 at 6:30pm, January 14 at 7:30pm, and January 15 at 12:30pm.
Read moreAzo Safo
Here’s the video and audio from an Instagram Live interview Azo Safo and I did to promote our new show, “Thank You! It’s True.” Is Azo a method actor? How did she become such a good singer? Why does Catherine keep writing musicals? We answer all these burning questions…and more…
Read moreMatt Denney
I sat down with Tucson Fringe artist Matt Denney to talk about his new solo show, “Matt-Chong: A Swagapino’s Search for Identity.” We discussed his creative process, his career as a theater educator, and the meaning of “Swagapino!”
Read moreMetabolizing Pain through Writing a Musical
I am sorry for not having posted a video in so long! To be honest, my video frequency will likely remain slow; I’m in get down mode finishing my new show, “Thank You, It’s True,” which premieres on Zoom January 13 at 6:30pm Mountain Time as part of Tucson Fringe! This show is all about metabolizing a crappy experience I had several years ago. Have you ever used a creative project to make something positive out of something painful?
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