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The School for Scandal

By Richard B. Sheridan, Directed and Adapted by Evan Jackson - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"The person whose performance anchors the entire thing is Caty Gordon as Lady Teazle." Kelly Kleiman, The Dueling Critics, The Arts Section, Public Radio 90.9 FM WDCB (22:08)​

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"Caty Gordon as Lady Teazle is a standout, and her comedic timing elicited laughs and cheers from the audience throughout the performance... Gordon brought such joy to the spectacle and even played her reactions off the audience surrounding her, creating a small gift for patrons sitting in that section." Lauren Katz, Third Coast Review

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"Along the way, we meet Lady Teazle (a delicious Caty Gordon), the newly arrived much younger wife to Maria’s guardian, Sir Peter (Erik Schnitger), who aspires to join Lady Sneerwell’s band of Mean Girls and Boys." Kerry Reid, The Chicago Reader

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"Caty Gordon is amusing as Lady Teazle; she informs Sir Peter, her husband, 'If you wanted authority over me, you should have adopted me, not married me.' Great delivery of an awesome line." Cate Hessel, People & Places

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"Gordon argues her frivolity with twisted reasoning. Sheridan gave Lady T plenty of humorous lines in the play. And Gordon delivers them with wit and spunk... Although the entire ensemble commits to making fun out of making fun, there is also unexpected and heartfelt sincerity. Schnitger and Gordon share a surprisingly tender moment." Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh

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"...as he tries to explain a very complicated scenario Sir Teazle finds him and Lady Teazle (Caty Gordon) in. But between the three of them, they embrace full physical comedy and end up in a classic slapstick scene hiding in cupboards and behind screens..." Allie Bugajski, Allie and the After Party

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What the Weird Sisters Saw

Adapted from William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth by Evan Jackson and Tristan Brandon, Directed by Evan Jackson - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"Fortunately there are several topnotch actors in this cast who are both great at creating powerful characters, while being adept with handling the heightened language. Caty Gordon... is absolutely commanding, dramatically superb and completely understandable in her role as Murron, the leader of the three Weird Sisters." Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

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"Although they are united in their love for Scotland, Murron (played by a fierce Gordon) is conflicted... Together, the trio do captivate with sisterly synergy." Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh

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"In a play that centers the female perspective, the characterizations of the druidesses are strong

and distinct... Murron is

reckless – her empathy and desire to help others places herself and her sisters in the most

danger." Stephanie Kulke, Chicago Stage and Screen

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"The titular trio, played by Caty Gordon-Hall, Jennifer Mohr and Jamie Redwood, is captivating in their quest to prevent Scotland’s destruction before it’s too late." Devony Hoff, Third Coast Review

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Upon This Shore: Pericles and the Daughters of Tyre

By William Shakespeare, Directed and Adapted by Evan Jackson - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"And charming Caty Gordon is a very compelling Marina, Pericles young daughter, from whom he was separated when she was just a newborn. Not only is she pleasant but she’s poised and perfectly understandable in this role. Brava!" Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

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"Caty Gordon is exceptionally good as Marina, Pericles' lost and regained daughter. She communicates the essence of a powerful woman through the trials she weathers in the shifting stations of her life." Bill Esler, Buzz Center Stage

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"A wistful Caty Gordon (Marina) brings hope and purpose. Her appearance provides the audience with someone to root for as she overcomes an absurd level of misfortune." Katy Walsh The Fourth Walsh

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By Christopher Hampton, Directed by Evan Jackson - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"As Spielrein, Caty Gordon is by far the best thing in the production, perfectly capturing the transformation from self-tormenting, guilt-ridden girl to strong and self-possessed woman." Hugh Iglarsh, New City Stage

 

"Though, Caty Gordon, in the role of Sabina, is downright electric in her role with a flawless Russian accent and magnetic stage presence." Peter Thomas Ricci, ChicagoTheatre Review

 

"Caty Gordon ranging wildly and powerfully... was a textbook example of Freud's favorite diagnosis- 'female hysteria.'" Lawrence Bommer, Stage and Cinema

 

"Sabina Spielrein (played by the impressive Caty Gordon)... a tireless Gordon is a bundle of nerves... and the audience intriguingly tethers to her story. The therapy sessions unfold with spastic anxiety. It's riveting." Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh: Theatre With a Side of Life 

 

"As the tale's femme fatale, Caty Gordon's early scenes are excrutiating in the best way possible." Kevin Greene, Chicago Stage Standard

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Stand Down The March

By Naomi Brodkin, Directed by Irene Marquette - Hollywood Fringe Festival

"Caty Gordon (Ava) is the effervescent young actress who is working hard to be accepted into a showcase—all of Gordon’s scenes are a sincere representation of the struggle of an artist—in a city like LA we all have friends like Ava." Ryan M. Luevano, ryanmluevano.com

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The Tempest

By William Shakespeare, Directed and Adapted by Tristan Brandon - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"Gordon and Boomer Lusink (Ferdinand) delight as two quickly smitten strangers. They hilariously tease out the lusty elements of Shakespeare’s verse." Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh

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"Caty Gordon’s Miranda brings a sense of innocence and curiosity to the island, her reactions mirroring the audience’s own awe at the strange occurrences that unfold... The scenes between Miranda and Ferdinand serve as a reminder of the purity and innocence that still exist amidst the schemes and illusions conjured by Prospero." Frank Meccia, Around The Town Chicago

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Jane: Abortion and the Underground

By Paula Kamen, Directed by Morgan Manasa - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"Gordon is really believable as Sunny the self-emancipated teen who finds herself caught up in life and finds her way to the Jane Collective and finds a new purpose in helping other women." Kathy D. Hey, Third Coast Review

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The Last Queen of Camelot

Adapted and directed by Evan Jackson - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"FACE OF THE FRANCHISE: Among the cast, Caty Gordon makes an ideal Queen Guinevere. She is refined, yet accessible; strong, yet gentle. Gordon creates a human Guinevere that reacts to the changing world around her. Gordon offers honest emotions from pride to love to anguish." Rikki Lee Travolta, The Life and Times of Rikki Lee Travolta

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"Caty Gordon makes a spunky and stalwart Guinevere... Both actors not only show off their dramatic prowess but demonstrate their combat skills, as well." Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

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"Caty Gordon, so excellent as Guinevere in Idle Muse’s THE LAST QUEEN OF CAMELOT..." Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

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Beautiful Brooke

Written and Directed by Michael P. Noens - CNGM Pictures

"The film most benefits in those scenes between Brooke and Helen (Caty Gordon), her long-suffering and slightly devious bestie who is played to near perfection by Caty Gordon (Robot Club, Darren & Abbey)." Richard Propes, The Independent Critic

 

"Caty Gordon’s Helen is the friend you always want by your side." Bradley Gibson, Film Threat

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Rites and Sacrifices

By Jennifer L. Mickelson, Directed by Evan Jackson - Idle Muse Theatre Company

"Best of all are the four Argive Women... red-eyed Evadne (Caty Gordon), trembling and half-mad with anguish, who longs to pull herself upon her husbands pyre, to have their 'bones tumble together' in a second, eternal wedding night." Ben Kemper, Chicago Theatre Review

 

"However, the play truly shines with Asher as Eudocia, Dornheggen as Thais, Gordon as Evadne, and Waller as Iphis, the grieving women of Argos... every time they are onstage you can feel their passion all throughout the space." Patrick Dyer, Chicago Theater Beat

 

"The quartet of mourning Argive women deliver some heart-rending lamentations." Kerry Reid, The Chicago Tribune

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A Perfect Wedding

By Charles L. Mee, Directed by Jon Ferreira - Illinois State University

"Caty Gordon is utterly charming as Meridee's friend, Ariel." Marcia Weiss, The Pantagraph

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