Episode 10: Kat Caro

Our guest this week is Kat Caro! (she/her)   She is a production designer & multimedia artist who's been part of the Philadelphia art community for over 20 years! She's also my mother! :)   Having a passion for visual arts and the works of Jim Henson from a young age, Kat got her start with early online doll communities, taking commission work. She later offered her skills to Philly Performing Arts Center for Kids (PACK), designing giant puppets for the stage. Kat soon became the production designer and educator for PACK, along with sister theater company Humble Materials. In this episode we talk about the constant need to try new mediums, the importance of design classes in children's theater, and capturing moments in time with dolls and miniatures. Kat recently released a film, titled Made of Paper. This gothic, somber fairy-tale was designed by Kat and written/directed by Monica Flory, using recycled materials to create striking puppets that tell this love story. It was funded through Kickstarter, and after release an official selection of the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival! It's available for FREE on Vimeo - Watch the Film!   Kat is also eager to start commission work again, particularly with custom puppets! If you're at all interested in working with her, you can find/contact Kat everywhere cited below! Email - [email protected] Instagram - @kittytoes Website - melancholykitties.com Doll/Art Instagram - @melancholykitties TikTok - @kittykattoes Make sure to follow Kat's career/upcoming projects by Joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY! OR Check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!   Credits Host - Gideon Caro McDonald Guest - Kat Caro Editor - Fern Morehouse Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter Theme Music - Valerie Barry