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Cathy Earnest

Am award-winning playwright, Cathy Earnest has written multiple plays that have been performed before theater audiences, including "Another Bone," "Disappearing," and "Millions and Millions and Millions." Many of Cathy Earnest’s works have also been featured in readings at Chicago Dramatists. One of her plays to receive critical acclaim, “Another Bone” was a finalist at both The O’Neill and the Ashland New Plays Festival and was produced at Redtwist Theatre. Ms. Earnest is currently writing “The Bicycle,” a play set in 1896 Chicago. In the play, she explores a time when the use of bicycles reached its climax, as well as how this impacted the lives of women. Additionally, it highlights the rampant corruption that gripped the city, and the violent ends many political candidates met. Throughout her career, Ms. Earnest has successfully applied for numerous residencies. In 2016, she completed a residency with Brant Russell and Lisa Timmel as part of the CCM Playwrights’ Conference at the University of Cincinnati. She was also selected as one of only six playwrights to participate in the 2-year Senior Network Playwright program at Chicago Dramatists in 2012 and 2013.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois

Professional Background

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  • Profession
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  • Work experience
  • Management
  • Highest level of education
    Master

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  • Freelance

Work Experience

Lecturer

Sep 1973 - Jan 1995
21 yrs 5 mos

Assistant Professor

Sep 1987 - Jun 1993
5 yrs 10 mos

Assistant Professor

Sep 1984 - Sep 1987
3 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Arts (MA)
English
1977 - 1979
Other
Music
1972 - 1973
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Music
1965 - 1969