The Director

Kathleen Hope works as a director, writer and actor in regional theatre and film. She is a published author having written and directed numerous shows such as "Scheherezhade", "The Good Stone", "Sleeping Beauty", "The Secret Garden Revisited", "Tom and Huck in a Mississippi Adventure" and others which have been produced at various venues including Myriad Gardens Theatre at Twilight and Oklahoma Children’s Theatre. As a performer she also books as an improvisational motivational speaker for corporate and private functions. She also teaches and acting and improvisation for children and adults. Kathleen is a member of Baloney Rodeo, a professional improvisational comedy group based in Oklahoma City. This insane group of comedians has toured all over the southwest U.S. and has been featured at the Big Stinkin’ Improv in Austin, Texas. Kathleen has worked in commercial and industrial film for many years, selling everything from cars to manure, advanced technology to hospital safety. She has represented companies across the nation and has toured the state performing for the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and 2 x 4 Productions.

Kathleen loves every facet of performance and visual arts. She has written and recorded several incidental pieces for her stage productions, and works consistently with professional musicians in theatre and film. She enjoys incorporating visual arts in her stage productions as well. The arts are a part of her every day living, and she is fortunate to have worked with so many talented and wonderful artists, who have helped her sharpen and love her craft. Miss Hope works diligently as a supporter and advocate of the arts and is interested in the amazing possibilities of performance and artistic expression. She encourages you to be swept away in the arts and support local theatre and visual artists who have placed their craft in front of you for your pleasure and entertainment. Be proud of what your community has to offer, and please continue to support the arts in your corner of the world.