CATCO (Contemporary American Theatre Company) defines professional theatre in Central Ohio, presenting a diverse slate of contemporary and classic plays, readings, symposia and special events that enrich, entertain, inspire and provoke in ways that linger long after the applause has died down.

2009 - 2010 Season
Murderers by Jeffrey Hatcher
September 30 - October 18, 2009
Gerald. Lucy. Minka. They look like everyday people, but they have one dark secret in common-they're murderers. In this black comedy these three unlikely killers justify their crimes in the most outrageously funny ways. Homicide has never been so hilarious!

The Seafarer - by Conor McPherson
November 24 - December 13, 2009
Dublin, Ireland: On a dreary Christmas Eve, Sharky and his blind brother prepare to celebrate the holiday with drinks, friends, and poker. At the height of the festivities an unexpected guest arrives to join the card game - and the stakes get higher than anyone bargained for.

The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello
December 3 - 27, 2009
Laugh yourself silly once again with the misadventures of a Macy's "elf" from America's leading humorist, David Sedaris. A regular NPR contributor, Sedaris is author of the best-sellers Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and Me Talk Pretty One Day.

Evie's Waltz by Carter W. Lewis
February 17 - March 7, 2010
Clay and Gloria are preparing a family barbecue when their evening is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of their son's girlfriend and the discovery that their son is missing. As twilight moves to night simmering tensions boil over in this gripping and provocative thriller.

Pierce to the Soul - by Chiquita Mullins Lee
April 7 - 25, 2010
Born the son of a former Mississippi slave, Elijah Pierce migrated north in the early 1900s and settled in Columbus to become a preacher, barbershop owner, and one of America's most celebrated folk artists. Celebrate this hometown hero in a world premiere written by Columbus playwright Chiquita Mullins Lee.

The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful by Charles Ludlam
June 2 - 27, 2010
Life is anything but normal at Mandacrest, the ancestral home of Lord Edgar Hillcrest, where werewolves run wild, a sinister housekeeper spikes the tea and a creepy caretaker lurks nearby. It all awaits you in this laugh-a-minute spoof of gothic thrillers - a cross between Rebecca and Blazing Saddles.