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"Viola Davis taught me I could, so I did."
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her ebullient sister Ermina, and every time Catia appears on stage, her energy and joy are so delightful, it’s impossible to look anywhere else.
As Ermina Crump, Catia embodied the rebellious younger sister. Full of sass, Catia's exaggerated physical comedy (complete with huffily crossed arms, flirtatious wiggling fingers, and a face full of pain and distrust as a hot comb is taken to her kitchen) brings a breath of levity to the production.
“in particular, Catia’s ability to wordlessly convey subtle emotional shifts does much to endear her Veronica to the audience. “
“The production begins with Catia portraying Veronica, a no-nonsense woman who takes no sh*t! Hardcore to say the least, she is hysterical and you love her immediately.”
"As Chris, a magazine reporter who smells a scoop, Catia carries off her character’s breast-pump sight gag with winning nonchalance, while also giving the play some needed grounding that will likely resonate with many."
"Catia, in her Trinity Rep debut, brings a superb range to Rosaura, filling her ever-ratcheting-upward arc with rich authenticity."
"The amazing Catia, in her Trinity debut, is a fabulous force who just about stole the show."
"Catia is fabulous as the crossdressing Rosaura who wants to defend herself by appearing first as a man with her sidekick. Her anger at Astolfo is justified as she seeks to right the wrong done to her. She delivers her many lines both dramatic and comic with flair. Catia’s final speech is gut wrenching and beautifully done."
"But Catia seems to be having the most fun as the lady who has the most costume changes – and the most laughs."
"Catia does a dynamic job as Gaveston, the wronged character. She exults in her return to Edward II only to have it snatched away by three malcontent nobles, Mortimer, Warwick and Lancaster. Her kissing scenes with Gabrielle crackle with power when others look down on them. "
"As Gaveston, Catia exhibits a charismatic swagger as the brash usurper. She and McCauley make for a believable couple and their scenes together are alternately tender and erotic."
"Catia is a lively Amina, balancing frustration and desire to succeed. "
"Catia ("The School For Lies") is a powerhouse as Amina, Zuzu's friend, who is fiercely ambitious and a highly skilled dancer. It's heartbreaking to see the lengths Amina will go to in order to succeed."
"Then, Catia takes to the stage as Célimène, dominating the audience’s attention with her rapping “portraits” of unfortunate peers. Even with such a modern poetic style, she is every bit the regal 17th-century woman, plowing through complex alliterative lines with delightful body language and facial expressions."
"Catia is effervescent and wonderfully adept at throwing deadly verbal daggers across the room while maintaining a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye."
"Catia and Brian Kozak fight savagely. During their toxic interactions, Catia’s voice ranges from sing-songy to guttural as her moods swing...
"Catia’s portrayal of Mrs. Erlynne is one of the many highlights of the production. In a role requiring duplicity, Catia seemed perfectly at ease in doing the right thing at the wrong time. Or was it the wrong thing at the right time? You’ll have to judge for yourself. The point is, whether devil or angel, Catia’s Mrs. Erlynne is amazing."