Catherine Epstein
OSGF
Interdisciplinary Residency, Five-Week, Session II
Catherine Epstein is a playwright and educator whose work has been developed and presented at venues including the Barter Theatre, the Huntington Theatre Company, and the Renaissance Theatre. Her plays include Scouts, Arbor, Oxbow, Orchard, and Allemansrätten, and her work has been recognized by festivals nationwide. She is the recipient of a 2026 Perennial Residency and a 2025 Interdisciplinary Residency from the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, and was a finalist for the 2024 Princess Grace Award in Playwriting.
In addition to her writing, Catherine has an extensive background in education and the arts. She holds a B.A. in English with Honors from Vassar College and has worked as a classroom teacher, theater director, and outdoor educator. She currently leads environmental education programs at Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden and works as a writing consultant at Washington & Lee University. Across her work, she is committed to fostering collaborative, creative learning environments that center curiosity, storytelling, and engagement with the natural world.
https://www.catherineepstein.com