Kathy McCafferty in A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire

Palm Beach Dramaworks

Three actors in period costume in Bang, Bang! at Shadowland Stages: a woman in a lace-collared green gown gazes up anxiously between two men in tweed.

Bang, Bang! by John Cleese

Shadowland Stages

Kathy McCafferty and Meg Hennessy in THIRST

THIRST

Dorset Theatre Festival

Kathy McCafferty in The Little Foxes
A red-haired woman in a fedora and trench coat gazes ahead as a man in a beanie leans on a counter, eyeing her, in Red Herring at Shadowland Stages.

Red Herring

Shadowland Stages

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Outside Mullingar

McCafferty is winning as the blazingly intelligent, lovely and determined heroine whose strength barely masks a longing that threatens to burst out her body. McCafferty perfectly depicts those warring elements. She makes credible Shanley’s admiring view that the couple would never get together if not for Rosemary’s courage and perseverance, which rivals that of the Bible’s Ruth. Try not fall in love with her yourself.

Florida Theater On Stage

The Little Foxes

Kathy McCafferty … is luminous as Regina

Florida Theater Onstage

A Streetcar Named Desire

Kathy McCafferty is a woman undone in her portrayal of Blanche DuBois—and it’s an absolute joy to behold.

Palm Beach Illustrated

A Streetcar Named Desire

…a masterful, multi-faceted performance by Kathy McCafferty…McCafferty endows Blanche with a radiant, charming joy, buoyancy and zest for life. As a result, we yearn for her to be happy.

Theatre Criticism

Last Gas

Portrayed by Kathy McCafferty with that sort of room-filling effervescence that we sense borders on desperation, Lurene is looking hard for something she later learns might never have been real. McCafferty’s energetic performance made even her character’s rediscovery of a familiar regional confection into a remarkable event.

Portland Press Herald

Falling

Tami, is played with a double dose of courage, honestly, realism and sardonic humor by Kathy McCafferty. Kathy as Josh’s mom, not only keeps the play going she keeps the family and herself going, during some pretty uncomfortable situations. I can’t remember the last time I was so filled with genuine feelings while watching actors on a stage. Because in my reality, they ceased to be actors, I was watching a real family.

The Catskill Chronicle

Dancing at Lughnasa

I will never again be able to see the character of Rose without recalling Kathy McCafferty’s indelible performance.

The Republican American

The Little Foxes

At once charming and conniving…and utterly unforgettable.

Palm Beach Illustrated

The Vertical Hour

Kathy McCafferty created a stage persona of both physical beauty and dramatic veracity.

Dayton Daily News

A Streetcar Named Desire

Knowing Kathy McCafferty’s outstanding performances in past Dramaworks productions “Outside Mullingar” and “Little Foxes,” I had expected her to take on the pivotal role of Blanche with a sense of ownership. She does…The audience is clearly mesmerized by McCafferty’s performance, which by play’s end left everyone breathless.

Palm West Monthly

A Streetcar Named Desire

But it is Kathy McCafferty who gifts us with one of the finest performances of the season in her singular unique creation of a haunted Blanche whose past drives her inexorably forward into behaviors almost guaranteed to lead to disaster.

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Woman stand together with a man wearing a striped vest. And Just Like That Mayor Debbie is sitting at the office desk with her arms crossed. 30 Rock Two people are standing in a dark room, the woman has blonde hair and is looking at something or someone to the right of her. The man beside her is wearing a black shirt and appears to be staring off into space with a concerned look on his face. Law & Order [left] A woman with brown hair talking on a phone. [right] A woman with brown hair smiling while talking on the phone. Alltel Spot The image shows a group of four posing together on a bench in the snow, with one man wearing a brown jacket and sunglasses, a woman donning a red hat, and the others both bundled up in winter clothes. They are all smiling and looking at the camera, creating a warm and happy atmosphere despite the cold weather. Almost, Maine - Portland Stage Co. During a play, an actor sits at the side of a table with a group of people looking on. A woman stands up to address them. The room is dark with wooden floors and walls. The Corn is Green, Huntington Theatre Co. A woman stands on a stage, dressed in a green dress and holding an orange book. She is smiling as she looks to the side. The stage has wooden floors and there are stairs behind her. There is also some text that says "1940's". To Kill a Mockingbird - Arkansas Repertory 2 men and woman posing for picture wearing costumes. The 39 Steps - Majestic Theater A man standing next to a woman with a flower on her head. The woman is looking upward toward the sky. They are both wearing hats. The picture has a black and white tint. The 39 Steps - Majestic Theater A man holding a frame with a woman inside of it. The 39 Steps - Majestic Theater A woman with a black hat is looking up at the sky. The 39 Steps - Majestic Theater A woman with black hair is wearing a hat looking at a man standing next to her. The 39 Steps - Majestic Theater A person reading a piece of paper in front of themself. The woman with her mouth open appears surprised or shocked. The woman sitting on a chair with her hands folded next to her. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co. A man and woman sitting next to each other on a stage holding hands while the woman stares down into space with her chin up in confusion. The stage is blue and there are wine glasses behind them. A man stands off to the side watching this scene unfold. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co. On a stage bathed in purple light, a man and woman sit on stools, both looking off to the side. The man is dressed in a striped shirt and gray pants while the woman sports a gray sweater and blue jeans. Behind them, another man sits at a table laden with wine bottles, his attention directed elsewhere. Above him hangs a large screen displaying an image of mountains under a clear sky. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co. A woman sits on the ground wearing a white dress with lace trim. The dress reaches her ankles. Her hair is curly and red. She has blue eyes and a smile. The wall behind her is stone. There is a closed door on it. A window is next to the door. Red Herring - Shadowland Stages Two actors are seated on a bed in a theater, both facing each other. The female actor is wearing tight black pants while holding onto her skirt. A white collar shirt with ruffles adorns her outfit. The male actor sports a gray suit and tie, complete with polished dress shoes. The 39 Steps - Majestic Theater Men and women standing around a table with a lamp on it. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks In a darkened room with wood paneling on the walls, a man stands behind a woman who is seated in a chair. The man appears to be lecturing her while they are surrounded by furniture including tables, chairs and a couch. There is a bookcase with books on one of the shelves as well as various knick-knacks around the room. On the floor there is a lamp that has been knocked over. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks * A man wearing a gray t-shirt is hugging a woman with blonde hair who has her hand on his shoulder. * The third person, a woman with red hair, stands behind them both in a pink dress. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks Two women standing close to one another are seen from the backside, with one woman resting her head on the arm of the other woman. Both have blonde hair. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks A man in a suit leans over to give flowers to a woman wearing a dress. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks A woman wearing a white dress stands on stage with her hand to her chest. The stage is set up like a living room with furniture such as a couch, chair, table, lamp, and television in the background. A man can be seen sitting at a table with a plate of food in front of him. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks a man wearing a tie holding a woman who is hugging him. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks A man wearing a tank top stands behind a woman who is wearing pink dress with white lace. Both the people are starring at the camera. A Streetcar Named Desire - Palm Beach DramaWorks A group of four is standing outside, bundled up against the cold weather with hats on their heads. The two adults are wearing jackets, one blue and the other black, while the others are sporting a blue coat and a pink hat respectively. They all have rosy cheeks, suggesting they've been out in the chilly air for a while. Behind them, a snow-covered landscape stretches out under a clear sky. Almost, Maine - Portland Stage Co. A grid of photos featuring people with their arms raised, one of which features a woman saying "I love Oz" to the camera. Two women making a peace sign with their right hand on top of their head. Three pictures of older men who are holding up their thumb and index finger in between two fingers in a peace sign position. A group of people sitting down, one man clapping his hands. August: Osage County - Arkansas Repertory | Image | Left side: Woman with hand to chin, Middle: Man laughing in blue striped shirt, Right side: Lady making the finger sign, Fourth one from left : Older man sitting down with his hands clasped together, Fifth person from left : Man and woman both clapping their hands. | August: Osage County - Arkansas Repertory An actress is playfully kissing a man's neck while making an obscene gesture, the man is wearing a brown suit jacket with a red tie around his neck. Boeing, Boeing - Shadowland Stages A woman with a black shirt on talks into her hand. Boeing, Boeing - Shadowland Stages A woman is dancing on a stage with three men behind her who appear to be judging her performance. They are all dressed formally, suggesting that the scene takes place at a formal event or competition. The women hair is blonde while the man's hair is black. All four people in the picture have their arms out and they are standing on a stage with blue walls behind them. Boeing, Boeing - Shadowland Stages Actress playing a maid holding up her petticoat next to a man with luggage. A woman holding a checkered skirt over her chest while a man carries a suitcase on his shoulder. Boeing, Boeing - Shadowland Stages The image features a woman with red hair that is colored red on the ends, wearing a blue shirt. She appears to be smiling at the camera. The background of the photo is out of focus but it looks like there might be an alleyway or walkway behind her. photo by Xanthe Elbrick A person is looking at a backpack that has an image of a blue bird on it. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Broadway National Tour woman reading a book about birds on a couch. Fata Morgana - Boise Contemporary Theatre Festival A man with a beard stands next to a woman wearing a pink dress with red sleeves while the woman opens her mouth as if she is going to scream or sing at the top of her lungs. Bang, Bang! - Shadowland Stages A man is laying down with a girl on his chest who is wearing a pink dress. The boy has a surprised look on his face. Bang, Bang! - Shadowland Stages In the image, a man wearing a red shirt is standing behind a woman with her arms raised. The woman has a surprised expression on her face. The setting appears to be indoors as there are couches in the background along with pictures hanging on the wall. There's also a calendar present that suggests this might have been taken during the month of December. Falling - Shadowland Stages A man with a red shirt is holding a glass bowl filled with small gems. A woman wearing a striped shirt is looking at the man, seemingly interested in the jewels inside the bowl. The man appears to be presenting or offering something to the woman. There are framed photos hanging on a wall behind them and a chair can be seen as well. Falling - Shadowland Stages A woman wearing a red pink shirt is sitting on the couch with another woman who is holding her hand. There's a brown teddy bear next to them. A small table beside the couch has a glass of water, and there's a wicker basket underneath it. Fata Morgana - Boise Contemporary Theatre Festival A woman is sitting on a wooden bench outside with a man kneeling down next to her looking at the ground. The woman has a basket of food beside her. A tree trunk with roots jutting out from it can be seen near them, as well as a bird and some plants in front of them. In the background there is a small stage with chairs on it. The text "Year One" appears in the bottom left corner of the image. Year One - Premiere Stages Kathy McCafferty in The Little Foxes Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks The woman is wearing a feathered headdress. She looks somber as she gazes at her reflection in the mirror. The photo is black and white, giving it an antique feel. A man's tie can be seen on the bottom right of the image. The Front Page - Williamstown Theatre Festival A woman with a white headband on her hair smiling at someone. She is holding a cigarette in her hand and wearing a striped dress. Year One - Premiere Stages 1. A group of men and women dressed in 1940s style wear standing around a table with a tea service on it. The woman is sitting down wearing a long dress with another woman standing next to her holding a cardigan over her shoulder. Two other people are standing behind the seated woman while a man looks at something off screen and two more stand looking at each other in front of him. 2. A group of 1940s style men and women in formal wear standing around a tea service table with one sitting down holding a cardigan over her shoulder. Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks A woman with a blue apron is holding another woman who's wearing pink. They are sitting at a table near other items such as an oven and flowers. Thirst - Dorset Theatre Festival An elderly man with a cane is sitting on a wooden chair in the room with his wife who has her hand on his leg. The two of them are smiling at each other while they sit by the table that is covered with a white tablecloth and has candles on it. The man is wearing a brown sweater vest over a plaid shirt and is sitting in a wheelchair. In the background, there's a window with shutters behind them along with a painting of a boat hanging on the wall. Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks * A woman with red hair is smiling at the camera. * She has a patterned top on. * Her eyes are blue, she has freckles, and her lips have pink paint on them. * She is looking off to the right of the frame. photo by Xanthe Elbrick A man stands behind a woman with blonde hair, both are looking downwards. She cries. Last Gas - Portland Stage Co. A woman with red hair is wearing a brown jacket and hat, standing next to a man who is holding an object on a table. The backdrop is blue. Red Herring - Shadowland Stages The woman has red hair and a blue shirt. She is smiling at the camera. photo by Xanthe Elbrick A woman with red hair is wearing a patterned blouse. She has blue eyes and is smiling at the camera. The background is out of focus, but it appears to be an urban setting with buildings in the distance. photo by Xanthe Elbrick A woman with reddish blonde hair wearing a gray top is looking at the camera. photo by Xanthe Elbrick a blonde woman with blue eyes who is smiling at the camera. photo by Xanthe Elbrick A woman wearing a blue top stands with her arms crossed. photo by Xanthe Elbrick a woman with red hair wearing a blue top smiles brightly. photo by Xanthe Elbrick * A woman with red hair is smiling at the camera. * Her blue top contrasts well with her red hair. photo by Xanthe Elbrick A woman with red hair poses for the camera. She is wearing a blue tank top. photo by Xanthe Elbrick 1. A woman with red hair is wearing a black shirt. 2. The blurred background behind the woman has an indistinguishable shape to it. photo by Xanthe Elbrick The woman is wearing a black blouse with ruffles around the neckline and has red lipstick on her lips. photo by Xanthe Elbrick The man is wearing a green jacket, while the woman is dressed in a brown sweater. They both have their hands on each other's shoulders. The setting appears to be indoors, with a window visible in the background. A chair can also be seen behind them. Outside Mullingar - Palm Beach Dramaworks A man and woman are hugging in a dimly lit room with the man having his arm around the woman's waist. Outside Mullingar - Public Theater, Maine In the center of a large living room, three people are seated on chairs at a coffee table filled with various items. Two men dressed in suits are sitting opposite two women who appear to be models due to their attire. The man on the left is speaking into a microphone, while his counterpart on the right holds up a wine glass for inspection. A third woman sits comfortably next to him. In front of them, another woman in a dress looks on as her friends engage with an unseen interviewer. The setting is as intriguing as the subjects themselves, with tall buildings visible through windows that line one side of the room and a large window providing natural light. The furniture, which includes chairs and couches, adds to the homely atmosphere of the space. Plaza Suite - Maltz Jupiter A woman with blonde hair wearing a dark blue sweater stands on a stage under the spotlights. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co. A lady with long brown hair dressed in a black top is posing for a picture. Press photo A woman in a pink shirt with a red book is watched by her husband. Bang, Bang! - Shadowland Stages A girl sitting with her hand on the table while a lady is looking down with worried face. both of them are wearing dress. 2 women sit atop of a wooden table. One woman has her head tilted as if listening, while another looks downward, perhaps deep in thought or contemplation. Their attire suggests they may be dressed for a formal occasion or event. The Corn is Green - Huntington Theatre Co. Two women, both dressed up and holding a cup of coffee or tea, are standing next to each other. They appear to be engaged in conversation as they hold their drinks close to them. The woman on the left is also wearing glasses, adding an intellectual touch to her appearance. They seem to be in a well-lit room with a bookshelf visible behind them, suggesting that they might be in a library or a similar setting. Their exact location isn't clear from the image, but their expressions and attire suggest a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. The Corn is Green - Huntington Theatre Co. On stage, a man dressed as a soldier hands over his hat to an actress who is crying. The actor has a microphone in front of him while the actress holds up her hand with the hat. The background features a blue curtain and white columns. The Front Page - Williamstown Theatre Festival Two women are shaking hands while one woman behind them watches. One of the women has grey hair. This is a black and white photo. The two women are wearing dresses with ruffled sleeves. The left hand of each woman holds another women's hand as they shake. The Corn is Green - Huntington Theatre Co. A woman sitting on a table with her hand on her head and flowers on the table. The room has a floral patterned wallpaper, a brown door and some furniture including two benches. Plaza Suite - Maltz Jupiter 1) a woman with short red hair sitting at a table shaking hands with another woman with long white hair. 2) Woman with short blond hair and black dress. 3) A woman wearing a dark sweater is smiling. 4) A refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and sink are behind the women. 5) Shelves filled with bowls, plates and other objects can be seen in the background. Outside Mullingar - Palm Beach Dramaworks The man is sitting down, the woman is standing up next to him and a lady with a black coat is also there. There is an old fridge in their house that contains bowls on it. It seems like this couple is enjoying tea together while being surrounded by pots and pans. Outside Mullingar - Palm Beach Dramaworks A man hugging a woman with another person behind them on the stage. A man embracing a woman, with another person standing close by. Two people are hugged on stage, with one person in between. Outside Mullingar - Public Theater, Maine A man wearing suspenders holds a bowl while standing next to a woman with red hair and blue sweater. Outside Mullingar - Public Theater, Maine The woman is wearing a large black feathered headdress with tinsel trim. She has red colored hair, and her face bears a serious expression. She is holding a white cup in her hand and looking at it. Her reflection can be seen in the mirror behind her. The Front Page - Wiliamstown Theatre Festival A woman dressed in a long blue dress with a hat stands in an open door by a sink. Thirst - Dorset Theatre Festival A woman wearing a purple coat walks towards the camera with another person standing next to her watching. Plaza Suite - Maltz Jupiter Two women sitting on the floor playing a game with a board that has letters on it. The Wake - Premiere Stages A woman with a red hat is standing next to three other people in the kitchen area of their home. She has a big smile on her face as she looks at the camera while one man sitting behind her also smiles. The other two are standing up. The woman is wearing pink and purple colors and holding onto the counter. The Wake - Premiere Stages A woman wears a tan trench coat and hat, standing under blue lights. Red Herring - Shadowland Stages stage with a woman singing, playing an ivory piano while another woman sits at the other side of it. Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks A scene from a TV show with four people standing behind a couch. The woman on the far left is wearing a red and white hat. The man in the center has his eyes closed and appears to be deep in thought. One of the men is balding, while another has a goatee. A wall clock can be seen in the background, with its hands indicating that it's nearly 12 o'clock. The Wake - Premiere Stages * A man with brown hair wearing a suit is sitting on a chair. * A woman with red hair is touching his face. * The scene takes place in a room with beige walls, white door frame and wooden staircase. Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks Two women wearing elaborate costumes from the past stand on a stage with each other, smiling as they shake hands across the room. The woman on the left has red hair and is dressed in a burgundy ball gown, while the woman on the right has blonde hair and is wearing a pearl dress that matches her hair color. Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks Man standing up while fixing the woman hair sitting on chair. A man with glasses adjusting a woman's collar on a red dress. Little Foxes - Palm Beach Dramaworks A red haired woman with a black shirt on is standing next to a poster of the movie "Curious Incident". The title of the movie is shown at the top of the poster, and there's an image of a man in glasses on it too. The poster is displayed on a black stand. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Broadway National Tour Three people sitting at a table. A man is holding a wine bottle. A woman wearing black pants with a purple shirt is leaning back on her chair. The wooden floor of the stage can be seen underneath them. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co. A woman with red hair wearing a beige sweater is embracing a man who has a watch on his wrist. They are standing against a purple background. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co. A man and a woman are standing on stage, the man holding a glass of water. The woman has her hand to her chin. Both people are wearing dark clothing with some colorful necklaces visible. There are several wine bottles on a table behind them. The background is blue. The Vertical Hour - Human Race Theatre Co.