Christin Eve Cato (Playwright) is an award-winning playwright, published author, dramaturg, poet, educator, lyricist/songwriter, and performing artist from the vibrant streets of the Bronx. Cato's artistic narrative is steeped in the rich tapestry of her New York City, Puerto Rican, and Jamaican roots. Her voice is distinguished for her ability to create character-driven and culturally specific stories that resonate universally with diverse audiences. Her stories explore existential themes of the human condition, often highlighting matriarchal dynamics, urban/inner-city lifestyles, social justice issues, and the lived experiences of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent productions in NYC include her 2025 HOLA Award-winning play , O.K.! (INTAR Theater); her 2024 Obie Award-generating play Sancocho (Off-Broadway debut @ the WP Theater); The Diamond (The People’s Theatre Project @ Pregones Theatre); American Made (Samuel French OOB Festival @ Playwrights Horizons); and an audio play journey, The Mayor of Hell’s Kitchen Presents: A Time Traveling Journey Through NYC’s Wild West (The Parsnip Ship & Playwrights Horizons). She has an MFA in Playwriting from Indiana University and a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Fordham University. She also graduated as a vocal major from the "Fame School"- LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts.

Christine Eve Cato

Christin Eve Cato (Playwright) is an award-winning playwright, published author, dramaturg, poet, educator, lyricist/songwriter, and performing artist from the vibrant streets of the Bronx. Cato's artistic narrative is steeped in the rich tapestry of her New York City, Puerto Rican, and Jamaican roots. Her voice is distinguished for her ability to create character-driven and culturally specific stories that resonate universally with diverse audiences. Her stories explore existential themes of the human condition, often highlighting matriarchal dynamics, urban/inner-city lifestyles, social justice issues, and the lived experiences of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent productions in NYC include her 2025 HOLA Award-winning play , O.K.! (INTAR Theater); her 2024 Obie Award-generating play Sancocho (Off-Broadway debut @ the WP Theater); The Diamond (The People’s Theatre Project @ Pregones Theatre); American Made (Samuel French OOB Festival @ Playwrights Horizons); and an audio play journey, The Mayor of Hell’s Kitchen Presents: A Time Traveling Journey Through NYC’s Wild West (The Parsnip Ship & Playwrights Horizons). She has an MFA in Playwriting from Indiana University and a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Fordham University. She also graduated as a vocal major from the "Fame School"- LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts.

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Christin Eve Cato (Playwright) is an award-winning playwright, published author, dramaturg, poet, educator, lyricist/songwriter, and performing artist from the vibrant streets of the Bronx. Cato’s artistic narrative is steeped in the rich tapestry of her New York City, Puerto Rican, and Jamaican roots. Her voice is distinguished for her ability to create character-driven and culturally specific stories that resonate universally with diverse audiences. Her stories explore existential themes of the human condition, often highlighting matriarchal dynamics, urban/inner-city lifestyles, social justice issues, and the lived experiences of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent productions in NYC include her 2025 HOLA Award-winning play , O.K.! (INTAR Theater); her 2024 Obie Award-generating play Sancocho (Off-Broadway debut @ the WP Theater); The Diamond (The People’s Theatre Project @ Pregones Theatre); American Made (Samuel French OOB Festival @ Playwrights Horizons); and an audio play journey, The Mayor of Hell’s Kitchen Presents: A Time Traveling Journey Through NYC’s Wild West (The Parsnip Ship & Playwrights Horizons). She has an MFA in Playwriting from Indiana University and a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Fordham University. She also graduated as a vocal major from the “Fame School”- LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts.

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Work Experience

Online Instructor at The Playwrights Center
January 1, 2022 - Present
Instructor for playwrighting seminars and workshops for emerging and professional writers; focus on reflective writing practice, character development, revision, and ethical creative process.
Founder & Executive Director at The Writer's Hood
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded organization supporting artistic wellbeing, reflective practice, and ethical creative processes for writers and artists.
Workshop Facilitator at Playwrights Horizons
January 1, 2023 - Present
Facilitated in-person and online playwrighting workshops; supported readings and development; collaborated with The Sol Project and Latino Playwrights Circle in co-productions.
Associate Instructor at Indiana University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Taught undergraduate courses in playwrighting, script analysis, and advanced workshop; developed curricula emphasizing research, reflection, and interdisciplinary inquiry.
Resident Playwright at WP Theatre Lab / Playwright Rights Lab
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Participation in theatre residency programs advancing practice and new works.
Summer Resident at New York Stage & Film
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Summer residency program participation.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Philosophy at Fordham University, Bronx, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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