Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards is a theatre artist who has dedicated herself to the enrichment of young people through theatre. During the past eighteen years, she has directed, choreographed, and adapted over sixty productions for the stage. Her involvement with theatre education began in her home state, Hawaii, where she was an actress with the nationally acclaimed Honolulu Theatre for Youth, and has continued in Washington, where she has served as Artistic Director for Youth Theatre Northwest, Stroum Jewish Community Center Youth Theatre and The Seattle Peace Theatre. Kathleen has also worked frequently as a director for the Seattle Opera's Young Artist Program, Village Theatre's Kidstage, O'Dea High School and as an artist mentor for public school teachers in South King County through a program called Arts Impact. She is thrilled to take on the role of Artistic Director for The Hi-Liners where she has directed The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Les Miserables and 42nd Street and to have the opportunity to expand theatre education programming through DownStage Center.