Actor.
Theatre Artist.
Website Creator.
Catherine Baird is a curiosity-driven actor, interdisciplinary creator, and collaborative teaching artist.
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. Other theatrical credits include Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, Steel City Shakespeare Center, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Hangar Theatre, Broadway Series South, and the Pittsburgh New Works Festival. Catherine is also a middle school musical director, and she serves as a teaching artist with Quantum Theatre’s devised education program and Steel City Shakespeare’s Youth Shakespeare Academy.
As a Squarespace website designer and the founder of Drizzly Day Design, Catherine aims to empower fellow artists, arts organizations, and small businesses with custom websites that stand out in the digital landscape. A strong believer in artist agency, she also teaches clients the basics of how to manage and grow their own sites.
Catherine is currently based out of Pittsburgh, PA and holds dual degrees in Public Health Advocacy and Dramatic Arts from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Recently…
Into the Woods, Jr.
Catherine returned to the North Allegheny middle schools to direct a cast of nearly 60 seventh and eighth graders in perhaps her favorite musical of all time.
A new take on Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make, the junior version of Into the Woods is the first act of the full version, resulting in a happy ending, while still allowing the young cast to dive into the juicy, complex characters.
The directing team has vastly expanded the ensemble opportunities in this production, creating tracks such as Witchlings, Mysterious Minions, and Woodland Creatures to enhance the storytelling and utilize the district’s many eager student performers.
Recently…
Twelfth Night
Catherine played Viola this September as Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of mistaken identity, music, and unrequited love.
Illyria is a society in limbo held captive by loss. That is, until a sea-drenched stranger arrives and unexpectedly unleashes the chaotic and transformative power of love.
Bring your beach ball and pour your favorite tropical drink while you experience the delight of Shakespeare. Come prepared to play . . . what happens in Illyria, stays in Illyria!
Admission is always free to the public with donations encouraged and deeply appreciated. Your support makes our shows possible! Each performance will feature pre-show, storytelling, and workshops given by members of the company.
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.”
