Pedigree & Training

Trained on New York's own stages

Kathryn's training runs from Juilliard-rooted technique in New York to the Chicago improv lineage of The Second City — a foundation in both precision and play. A working actor's craft is built one room at a time — here are the teachers who built Kathryn's.

James Calleri

2026 | Casting & Industry Craft

An award-winning New York casting director whose credits span Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television, recognized for discovering and developing exceptional talent.

Lisa Donadio

2026 | Audition Strategies

Lisa Donadio is an acclaimed casting director and co-founder of Alldaffer/Donadio Casting. Donadio’s New York casting credits include “Stereophonic,” “A Strange Loop,” “Downstate” and “Heroes of the Fourth Turning.”

Claire Karpen

2024 | Scene Study I and II

An accomplished acting coach and educator known for helping actors develop authentic performances through scene study, audition preparation, and professional career guidance.

Martin de Maat

2024 | Improvisation & Ensemble Work

A highly respected improvisation teacher and former faculty member at The Second City, remembered for his influential work training performers in character, spontaneity, and comedic performance.

Mick Napier

2024 | Improvisation & Scene Study

An acclaimed improviser, director, and author, as well as founder of The Annoyance Theatre, known for his innovative approach to improvisation and performance training.