Kathleen Capdesuñer

Kathleen Capdesuñer

Director, Heartbeat (2023)

Kathleen Capdesuñer [she/her/ella] is an immigrant raised and Florida grown, Cuban-American director and producer working in English, Spanish y Spanglish. She’s deeply committed to democratizing modes of creation, increasing accessibility and representation in the industry, and championing the work of living writers. Select Credits Include: “That Must be the Entrance to Heaven” (Playwrights Center/Urbanite Theatre), “The Detour Plays” (Director/Playwrights Horizons & The Parsnip Ship), Conducta de la Vida (Director/Repertorio Español), “Red Bike” (Director/The New School), “Into the Woods” (Community Producer/New York City Center), “True West” (Assistant Director/Broadway), “No Shade” (Director/NYU) and “SHAME” (Director/Orlando & Edinburgh International Fringe Festivals). Honors/Affiliations: NYFA New Work Grant, The Civilians R&D Group, Repertorio Español Directing Fellow, MTC Directing Fellow, Roundabout Directing Fellow, McCarter Directing Apprentice, and BroadwayWorld Best World Premiere Regional Award. www.kcapdesuner.com