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Ed Herendeen

Behind the Scenes with CATF 2019

July 8, 2019 Tagged With: Contemporary American Theater Festival, Ed Herendeen, theater

Contemporary Ameican Theater Festival

Entering its 28th year, Shepherdstown’s renowned Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) runs from July 5-28 and comprises six new plays by American playwrights—spotlighting contemporary issues that both challenge and entertain audiences. Read the Full Story >>

Behind the Scenes with CATF Founder Ed Herendeen

July 17, 2017 Tagged With: Contemporary American Theater Festival, Ed Herendeen, theater

One of the great things about theater, and writing in general, are stories within the story. The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) is literally built upon such a notion. Each year, the event attracts a global audience to Shepherdstown—for many reasons—but mostly, because of the stories being told. Read the Full Story >>

Ready and Willing to Take the Risks

June 16, 2017 Tagged With: Contemporary American Theater Festival, Ed Herendeen, Shepherd University, theater

For 2017, the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) at Shepherd University (SU) is increasing its repertory from five to six productions—continuing the annual tradition of producing and developing new American theater while capturing a snapshot of the current American landscape. Read the Full Story >>

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