Hollywood veterans on US theatre culture, dark comedy, and how US changed world cinema

There are quite a few interviews I want to frame on my wall, and as a guest show host, I believe you never get satisfied with your project because you always want more—from fine editing to the perfect picture—everything! But believe me, when I was talking to Catherine Natalie and Peter Papageorgiou, an amazing husband and wife duo, extremely senior in Hollywood theatre and web series—I knew this was something I was going to enjoy. And I did! Now, if you’re wondering who Catherine Natalie and Peter Papageorgiou are, as mentioned, they are wonderful Hollywood talents who have been in the industry for the past 30 years. On one hand, Catherine is all over with her web series, including her recent TV show project All About Manos (you should go see it). She now has her own production house, Maxpetals Production, where she’s the writer, producer—everything! On the other hand, Peter Papageorgiou is a fantastic editor, writer, and actor. You can find him in films like Late Bloomers (2013), If You Want, and Netherland. He’s also worked on Big Man on Mulberry Street, where his writer-producer talent shines. Ah, enough said! Just enjoy the interview—there’s a lot here for you all! Catherine Natale Bio Catherine Natale was born in Jersey City N.J. She continues to study in New York and Los Angeles. In New York, she trained with Curt Dempster, Uta Hagen, and Austin Pendleton. Catherine started acting in New York on stage appearing Off-Broadway and doing original plays and musicals down in the West Village and Theatre Row. Later on, she would study at Second City and The Groundlings in Los Angeles where she got the writing bug.Presently, she continues to work in film and TV in Los Angeles and New York. Catherine Natale now has her own production company called Maxpetals Productions. She is now writing and creating, producing, and collaborating with the entertainment industry on new exciting projects as a writer and actress. Catherine Natale's comedy projects have been nominated, semi-finalists, and awarded in writing and acting in film festivals around the world.Catherine follows her first love: "acting" and loves to create characters that stir up emotion and give a lot of levity to this world. She is also an accomplished artist and has been drawing since the age of five years old. Peter Papageorgiou Bio A native New Yorker from Queens, this multi-talented creator channels the vibrant characters and rich experiences of city life into stories across film, television, and digital media. Known for an authentic storytelling style that blends comedy and drama, they have built an impressive portfolio. Their short film credits include "Big Man on Mulberry Street," which captures the essence of Manhattan’s Little Italy and debuted at New York’s Vortex Theatre. Their foray into British humor with "Toothpicks" further demonstrated versatility, gaining recognition at various film festivals. In television, they have developed promising projects like "Late Bloomers," a character-driven pilot exploring second chances, and "Sexton Heights," a horror-comedy feature showcasing genre-blending abilities. Their digital ventures have made an impact on the web series scene as well. As host and producer of "Webseriesonfire.com," they've conducted in-depth interviews with 63 pioneering creators, documenting digital storytelling's evolution. Their work on the award-winning web series "All About Manos," alongside Catherine Natale and Eden Young, highlights their commitment to elevating independent content. His latest television pilot, "Urban Underdogs," continues the tradition of authentic New York storytelling.