Catherine
actor & theatre artist
Baird
Currently: Dawn in Waitress
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents the Pittsburgh regional premiere of the Broadway musical Waitress, running May 1 - 25 at the Gargaro Theater in Pittsburgh's historic West End.
With music by Grammy-winner Sara Bareilles and based Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, Waitress follows Jenna - a small-town waitress and expert pie maker - as she searches for a fresh start. An unexpected pregnancy, a baking contest, and a charming new doctor stir up big changes, but with the help of her friends, Jenna finds the courage to rewrite her recipe for happiness. The score includes the memorable and moving songs, "She Used To Be Mine," "What Baking Can Do," and "It Only Takes A Taste."
The Production Team is led by Director Tim Seib, Music Director Dr. Francesca Tortorello, and Choreographer Larry Lozier-Woods. The cast features Zanny Laird as Jenna, Broadway veteran Danny Herman as Joe, La'Nette Wallace as Becky, Catherine Baird as Dawn, Quinn Patrick Shannon as Ogie, Brett Goodnack as Dr. Pomatter, and Ben Sheedy as Cal.
Note: Catherine will not be performing on May 17 & 18.
A little backstory…
With extensive experience in musical theatre, outdoor Shakespeare, and interactive shows for young audiences, Catherine thrives in high-energy, athletic productions that embrace physical comedy.
After graduating with dual degrees in Public Health and Dramatic Arts from UNC-Chapel Hill, Catherine toured nationally with the award-winning rock & roll nutrition education program Jump with Jill, later helping to adapt and star in its film version, Jump with Jill: The Movie!
Recent favorite roles include Dawn in Waitress (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), Viola in Twelfth Night (Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks), and Mary in the one-woman show The Twelve Dates of Christmas (Steel City Shakespeare Center). Other regional credits include performances with Pittsburgh CLO, PlayMakers Repertory Company, the New Hazlett CSA Series, and the Hangar Theatre.
Beyond the stage, Catherine is the founder of Drizzly Day Design, where she empowers fellow artists and arts organizations through custom web design. She also frequently teaches and directs the next generation of theatre kids.
Catherine believes live performance holds a rare and vital power to create human connection. She is dedicated to growing as an artist, sharing her experience, and exploring new horizons to help the arts not just survive, but thrive in our constantly changing world.
New Commercial
Just Dropped!!!
Catch Catherine in this fun spot for Tops Friendly Markets, airing in the northeast through May!
“The ‘No Small Roles’ award goes to Catherine Baird for her rubber-faced, bug-eyed antics and expressive braids”
- syracuse.com
“Catherine Baird is daring and witty as Viola.”
- Trib Live
“Catherine Baird was outstanding as the confused Hermia”
- onStage Pittsburgh
Want a Website Like This?
When Catherine isn’t in rehearsal, she’s often making personality-packed websites for fellow artists and entrepreneurs. She recently launched Drizzly Day Design as the new home for her web design work.
Website Mission: “As a Squarespace web designer, I empower creative thinkers with custom websites that stand out in the digital landscape. A strong believer in artist agency, I also teach my clients the basics of how to manage and grow their own sites.”