New Leadership Energizes the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown
Contemporary American Theater Festival welcomes new grant writer, managing director
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, April 10, 2025
By Staff
The Contemporary American Theater Festival, based in Shepherdstown, has welcomed Amy Wratchford as their new interim managing director and Hope Gundlah as a newly created grant writer. Wratchford brings extensive theater management experience and aims to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability, while Gundlah, a recent University of Chicago grad, is set to enhance fundraising efforts. With a strong focus on producing five new world premieres this year, CATF is poised for an exciting period, affirming its commitment to innovative theater right in the heart of the region, as reported by The Shepherdstown Chronicle.