Katherin 'KAT' Poon is a Theatre Artist focused in Costume Design and Directing, receiving her BFA in Theatre Design and BA in Psychology from Michigan State University in Spring 2025. Most recent works include Co-Direction of The Grown Ups, Hair and Makeup Design for 9 to 5 the Musical,  Associate Direction for A Beautiful Day..., and Costume Design for Stevie in the Real World. This Summer she is thrilled to be working with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival as the First Hand and Wardrobe Head for Hamlet.

In addition to being a costume designer and director, Kat served as the President/Artistic Director of Second Stage Productions, a student run organization dedicated to giving undergraduate students the opportunity to collaborate with their peers and utilize their education in a professional settings. 

Aside from her avid work in the theatre space, Kat is an outdoor enthusiast, previously working seasonally as a raft guide, and now an avid rock climber. If you are looking for a collaborator in theatre with an adventurous flair, look no further!