Jun 25 2024 40 mins
Author T. Thorn Coyle speaks with Cat Brooks, an award-winning actress and playwright, who shares her creative roots and the impact of acting on her life. She discusses the discipline and community-building aspects of theater and how it has influenced her work as an organizer and activist. Kat also talks about the importance of listening and vulnerability in both acting and activism. She highlights the role of physical practice, such as going to the gym, in maintaining her mental health. Kat explores the different forms of creativity she engages in, including writing, directing, and dramaturgy, and how they each provide a unique outlet for her. She also discusses the challenges of embodying trauma in her performances and the importance of ancestral work.
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