is a senior critic and feature writer for the British Theatre Guide and has covered the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for more that 25 years. She was former literary manager & casting director of TRU, is a director and coach who has trained with the Royal National Theatre, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, and the American Film Institute. She was formerly the casting director for the Chelsea and West Side Theaters. Catherine was also a feature writer and critic for Stage Press Weekly. A veteran theater professional, she has worked with The Players' Guide, Samuel French, and Broadway producers Mordeccai & Associates, and is a dramaturg/literary consultant to various NYC-based theatre companies and producing organizations. A professional actor with Off Broadway and West End credits, Catherine is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with actors, playwrights and other theater professionals and emerging artists. www.catherinelamm.com