Catherine
actor & theatre artist
Baird
Curiosity-driven & joy-spritzing
Thriving in high-energy, athletic roles that encourage physical comedy, Catherine has toured nationally with the award-winning rock & roll nutrition education program, Jump with Jill. She went on to help adapt and star in the film version, Jump with Jill: The Movie!
With ample experience in musical theatre, outdoor Shakespeare, and interactive shows for young audiences, Catherine has performed with companies such as Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and the Hangar Theatre. She also led The Twelve Dates of Christmas at Steel City Shakespeare Center in the one-woman show’s Pittsburgh premiere.
Behind the scenes, Catherine is the founder of Drizzly Day Design, empowering fellow artists and arts organizations with custom website design that stand out in the digital landscape. Catherine frequently teaches and directs the next generation of theatre kids, and she holds dual degrees in Public Health and Dramatic Arts from UNC-Chapel Hill.
“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.”