About Kat

Artist, actor, photographer, singer. Seeker of truth & beauty. Bringer of light to the shadows. Co-founder and instigator of Burning Brigid Media.

The Parsec Awards, and where we’ve been

First, some cool news: Synesthesia Theatre was selected as a finalist in the Best New Podcasting Team category for the 2017 Parsec Awards. The Parsecs are juried awards that celebrate speculative fiction in podcasting — everything from fan shows to Continue reading The Parsec Awards, and where we’ve been

Nominate Synesthesia Theatre as Best Podcast in Chicago!

Best of Chicago 2017

We could use a boost to our publicity, and the Chicago Reader’s “Best of Chicago” nominations are now open. The Reader’s “Best of Chicago” is an annual special issue of the paper, profiling the “Best of” in various categories, as Continue reading Nominate Synesthesia Theatre as Best Podcast in Chicago!

The GOP’s proposed new budget vs. arts and humanitarian spending

Arts Funding

You have probably seen America’s new proposed federal budget for 2018 in the news over the last few days. Wherein budget director Mick Mulvaney asserts that programs like school lunches and Meals on Wheels don’t show any “results.” Because, apparently, Continue reading The GOP’s proposed new budget vs. arts and humanitarian spending

024: Cold Reboot, ep 11, behind-the-scenes

Cold Reboot, ep 11

Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Meet the cast of Cold Reboot as we discuss the production and behind-the-scenes. In this episode: Amanda Meyer, Kathryn Palmer, Kat O’Connor, and Michael Coorlim. Show Notes Episode 11 Cold Reboot was Continue reading 024: Cold Reboot, ep 11, behind-the-scenes

023: Cold Reboot, ep 10, behind-the-scenes

Cold Reboot, ep 10

Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Meet the cast of Cold Reboot as we discuss the production and behind-the-scenes. In this episode: Chanda Davetas, Ruth Kaufman, C.J. Julianus, Kat O’Connor, and Michael Coorlim. Show Notes Episode 10 Cold Continue reading 023: Cold Reboot, ep 10, behind-the-scenes

022: Cold Reboot, ep 9

Cold Reboot, ep 9

Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica confronts Georgia for answers about her forgotten past in this heart-pounding conclusion to the Synesthesia Theatre production of Cold Reboot. Show Notes Episode 9 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel Continue reading 022: Cold Reboot, ep 9

2017 Hugo Award Eligibility

Hugo Awards

One of the first big sci-fi and fantasy events of the new year is the Hugo Award nomination process. Between January 1st and the 18th, attendees of the 74th, 75th, and 76th Worldcons — and “supporting members” who do not Continue reading 2017 Hugo Award Eligibility

020: Cold Reboot, ep 7

Cold Reboot, ep 7

Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica turns the tables on her secret “admirers,” and comes closer to learning a valuable lesson. Show Notes Episode 7 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Continue reading 020: Cold Reboot, ep 7