Show Summary
Kathryn Vicere has been active in the Frederick theater scene since childhood, debuting in The King and I with the Fredericktown Players. Moving from center stage to behind the scenes, she now plays pivotal roles in Frederick, including serving as the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (the MET) Managing Director from 2018 to 2022. In this episode, she shares the MET's work to create more inclusivity through storytelling, involve young people in the arts, and highlight the contributions of everyone in the community through theater shows.
Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:
- How Kat’s lifelong career in the arts began as a child, determined to get Lucky Charms for breakfast
- How Kat’s journey as an actor started at five years old in Frederick
- How the MET brings theater to youth that otherwise might not experience it, and why this is so important to development
- How the MET’s shows contribute to educating the community on diversity, history, and creating more inclusivity
- One specific metric the MET ensemble uses to decide on the season’s shows
- Kat’s Frederick Factor
Show Links:
- The MET (The Maryland Ensemble Theatre) in Frederick: https://marylandensemble.org/
- Youth Programs at the MET: https://marylandensemble.org/youth-programs/
- The Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick: https://weinbergcenter.org/
- The Fredericktowne Players: https://ftptheater.com/
- The AARCH (The African American Resources – Cultural and Heritage Society): https://aarchsociety.org/about-aarch/
- Learn more about All Saints Street on the Visit Frederick website: https://www.visitfrederick.org/things-to-do/tours/self-guided-tour/african-american-sites/
- William Cochran and the Community Bridge: https://www.visitfrederick.org/listing/%E2%80%9Ccommunity-bridge%E2%80%9D-mural/3064/
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About the Frederick Factor:
The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.
Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor