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BIO

National Tour and Edinburgh Festival: The Exonerated Off-Broadway: The Crusade of Connor Stephens; The Right Kind of People at Primary Stages; The Exonerated for The Culture Project; Stonewall Jackson's House at American Place Theatre; Amphitryon, CSC. Ensemble Studio Theatre Marathons: Premieres of David Mamet's Home, Billy Aronson's Night Rules, Reunions: Horton Foote's The Man Who Climbed the Pecan Trees. Regional: The Guthrie Theater (company member), Arena Stage (Helen Hayes Award Nominee), Old Globe, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre. Member of Ensemble Studio Theatre TV & Film: The Exonerated (directed by Bob Balaban); Law & Order. www.katherineleask.com

STAGE CREDITS

[San Francisco (Regional)]
San Francisco Production, 2019
Aunt Petunia

Dolores Umbridge

Trolley Witch

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2024
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Marianne

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lois Wilson/Woman (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Claire Wilson

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Mag

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Goddes of Night/Charis


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production

Katherine Tartuffe

News


HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Enters Final Weeks of Performances in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has entered its final weeks in Chicago, set to play its final performance on Saturday, February 1 after a 21-week run. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches National Tour In Chicago
by Joshua Wright - Sep 27, 2024

The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD is now on stage at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre, and the reviews have started coming in.
All About the New Touring Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

New details are continuing to emerge about the new shortened version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, that is now playing in Chicago ahead of a new national tour.
Video: First Curtain Call For CURSED CHILD National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 12, 2024

Watch the first curtain call of the The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD, which is now on stage at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. 
Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches National Tour In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

The National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE  CURSED CHILD will begin its 21-week engagement tonight at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. Check out first look photos from the production.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Is Now Playing at Broadway in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is now playing at Broadway In Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins In Two Weeks At Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2024

Broadway In Chicago has announced the National Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD launches in Chicago in just two weeks!
Video: First Rehearsal for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2024

Go inside the first rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on tour, which begins performances on September 10th, 2024 in Chicago. 'We get to train to be wizards for a living, which is crazy.' said Aidan Close, who will play Scorpius Malfoy.
Full Cast Set For The National Tour Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

The national tour cast for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has been announced. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on stage across the country.
Celebrate Magical Mischief At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD In San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2020

Every Wednesday, March 4 a?" April 1 The exclusive West Coast production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate Magical Mischief in the Wizarding Worlda?"five special performances in San Francisco where fans discover ways to play with magic and revel in the mischief when it goes wrong.
Review Roundup: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens in San Francisco; Read All The Reviews!
by Alan Henry - Dec 4, 2019

The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated the official opening in San Francisco , Sunday, December 1st, at the Curran Theater. Once preview performances began on October 23, San Francisco and New York became the only destinations in the United States where fans can see the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history.
Photo Flash: Take a Look at Opening Night Photos of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in San Francisco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates the official opening in San Francisco today, Sunday, December 1, at the Curran Theater. Once preview performances began on October 23, San Francisco and New York became the only destinations in the United States where fans can see the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history.
PHOTOS/VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens in San Francisco; Get a First Look and Hear From J.K. Rowling!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019

The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates the official opening in San Francisco today, Sunday, December 1, at the Curran Theater. Once preview performances began on October 23, San Francisco and New York became the only destinations in the United States where fans can see the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history.
Win front Row Tickets to Opening Day of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2019

To herald the arrival of the Tony Award winning, smash-hit theatrical phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to the San Francisco Bay Area, the production is holding a citywide Cursed Child Challenge on Friday, November 29 - just two days before the show marks its official opening at the Curran Theater.
Photo Flash: First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PART 2 At San Francisco's Curran Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2019

Part Two of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child debuted tonight in San Francisco!
Photo Flash: First Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2019

The West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomed its first audience on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at San Francisco's Curran Theater. After first announcing the production in June 2018 and following a nearly five-month transformation of the Curran, the theater will open its doors to more than 1,600 fans as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history begins its run in San Francisco.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins Performances Tomorrow At The Curran Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019

San Francisco will show Hogwarts house pride as City Hall is illuminated in the house colors of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome its first audience on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at San Francisco's Curran Theater. After first announcing the production in June 2018 and following a nearly five-month transformation of the Curran, the theater will open its doors to more than 1,600 fans as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history begins its run in San Francisco.
Photo Flash: Cast Announced for San Francisco's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, Now in Rehearsals!
by Julie Musbach - Aug 2, 2019

Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender announced today the cast for the exclusive U.S. West Coast production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in San Francisco, currently in rehearsals and beginning preview performances at the Curran Theater on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
Jen Rudin's BEAUTIFUL PASADENA to Play She NYC Arts Summer Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2019

She NYC Arts will present a limited engagement of Jen Rudin's BEAUTIFUL PASADENA, directed by Jamie Richards as part of the fourth annual She NYC Arts Summer Theater Festival at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009). Performances will be on Wednesday, June 26 at 7 pm and Saturday, June 29 at 3:30pm. Tickets ($20) are available for advance purchase at www.shenycarts.org.
Urban Stages Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Free Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2018

This fall, Urban Stages presents plays from Urban Stages' 35 seasons of bringing extraordinary new works and artists to an Off-Broadway stage. All of these plays premiered to critical acclaim and went on to publication, award recognition and larger venues regionally and internationally.

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