Kathryn Schott is an American actress, filmmaker, visual artist, and lecturer who appeared in the films City of Love (2023), Friend of the World (2020), South of 8 (2016) and University of California, Los Angeles' production of The Rover (2020).[1][2][3][4][5]

Career

In 2007, Schott attended University of California, Los Angeles as a global studies student.[4] She performed in San Diego in 2013 on Randy Snelgrove's 24 Experiment production of Role Model with Kevin Michael Cain, Patricia Payne and Nick Young.[6] In 2015, Schott was the introductory grantee of the Lon and Denise Bevers Acting Fellowship.[7] She appeared in the film South of 8 by Tony Olmos in 2016 alongside Brian Patrick Butler and Jennifer Paredes.[2][8]

By 2020, Schott had graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.[1] She portrayed Angelica in UCLA's production of The Rover, a character described as "sexually liberated and financially self-reliant."[5] She played Eva[9][10][11] in a film that premiered at Oceanside International Film Festival called Friend of the World, opposite Alexandra Slade and Michael C. Burgess.[12][13]

In 2023, Schott portrayed Taylor Glendal in Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth[14] and Molly Sullivan in City of Love, opposite Robert DeCesare and Taylor Nichols.[3][15]

Stage credits

Year Title Role Location Notes
2013 Role Model Template:N/a Point Loma Playhouse Directed by Randy Snelgrove and featuring Nick Young[6]
2014 The Plays the Thing Ensemble Point Loma Playhouse Directed by AJ Knox[16]
The Importance of Being Earnest Gwendolyn Trinity Theatre Company Directed by Sharonfaith Horton[17]
2015 A True Historie of Prince Prospero Miranda 10th Ave. Theatre Directed by Tim West[18]
The Seagull Nina La Jolla Community Center Directed by John Tessmer
The Merry Wives of Windsor Mistress Quickly North Coast Rep Directed by Benjamin Cole
Sea of Souls Joan ion Theatre Directed by Claudio Raygoza[7]
Twelfth Night Maria North Coast Rep Directed by Benjamin Cole
2016 Proof Catherine Oceanside Theatre Directed by Chris Williams[19]
Cyber - O Liz Scripps Ranch New Works Directed by Tom Misuraca
2019 The Kitchen Monique University of California, Los Angeles Directed by Michael Hackett
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Butcher University of California, Los Angeles Directed by Angie Scott
2020 The Rover Angelica University of California, Los Angeles Directed by Emily Chase[5]
2025 Present Laughter Liz Essendine Novato Theater, Novato Directed by Carl Jordan[20][21][22]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Lost and Found Kate Short film
South of 8 Lori Randolph [2][8][9]
2018 STAGE Emma TV Short
2020 Isla Jane Short film
Friend of the World Eva [9][13][23]
The Night Alisa Short film
2021 Don't Jump Template:N/a Short film, director and cinematographer
Farewell Mr. Baker Carol Short film, also director[24]
Whip Lord Ariel Short film
2023 Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth Taylor Glendal [25]
City of Love Molly Sullivan [9]
2024 Space Lightning Amy Neutrino Short film, premiered at Dances With Films[26]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Kathryn Schott" (in en-US). http://www.tft.ucla.edu/faculty/kathryn-schott/. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Black, Emilie (2017-02-17). "South of 8 (2016) [San Diego Film Week 2017"] (in en-US). https://www.cinema-crazed.com/blog/2017/02/17/south-of-8-2016-san-diego-film-week-2017/. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Nigrin, Al (2023-01-23). "Neo-noir thriller City of Love screens on opening weekend of the Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival!" (in en). https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=neo-noir-thriller-city-of-love-screens-on-opening-weekend-of-the-spring-2023-new-jersey-film-festival. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 Varanasi, Amanda (2007-11-19). "Ruckus fails to attract students". https://dailybruin.com/2007/11/19/ruckus-fails-attract-students/. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Wilson, Jordan (2020-03-05). "Though set in 17th century, 'The Rover' reflects surprisingly modern values". Template:ProQuest. https://dailybruin.com/2020/03/05/though-set-in-17th-century-the-rover-reflects-surprisingly-modern-values/. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 "SAN DIEGO 24 EXPERIMENT - Home". 2014-02-12. http://www.sandiego24experiment.com/. 
  7. 7.0 7.1 Hebert, James (2015-10-22). "Ion's 'Sea of Souls' rolling back into town" (in en-US). https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sdut-ion-theatre-sea-of-souls-restaged-2015oct22-htmlstory.html. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 Borah, Meeta (2024-01-22). "6 action-packed dystopian movies like Badland Hunters" (in en-us). https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/6-action-packed-dystopian-movies-like-badland-hunters. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Kathryn Schott - Rotten Tomatoes" (in en). https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/kate_schott. 
  10. Brennan, Tim (2021-09-20). "Swallowing the Elephant". About Boulder. https://aboutboulder.com/blog/swallowing-the-elephant/. 
  11. Schell, Brian (2021-07-19). "Friend of the World (2020)" (in en-US). https://www.horrorguys.com/friend-of-the-world-2020/. 
  12. Bitel, Anton (2022-05-02). "Friend of the World (2020)" (in en-GB). https://projectedfigures.com/2022/05/02/friend-of-the-world-2020/. 
  13. 13.0 13.1 Noonan, John (2023-04-21). "Friend of the World" (in en-AU). https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/friend-of-the-world/. 
  14. "Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth (2023)" (in en). https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/blue-hour-the-disappearance-of-nick-brandreth-2023. 
  15. Tango, Natalie (2023-01-18). "Eric Boadella Terrific Neo-Noir City of Love Premieres At The Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival On Saturday, January 28!" (in en). https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=eric-boadella-terrific-neo-noir-city-of-love-premieres-at-the-spring-2023-new-jersey-film-festival-on-saturday-january-28. 
  16. "Past Performances" (in en). https://www.pointlomaplayhouse.com/past-performances.html. 
  17. "Past Seasons - Trinity Theatre Company". 2015-07-29. http://www.trinityttc.org/past-seasons.html. 
  18. Hebert, James (2015-07-26). "Fringe mini-review: Shaken-up Shakespeare" (in en-US). https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sdut-fringe-festival-prince-prospero-review-2015jul26-htmlstory.html. 
  19. Launer, Pat (2016-02-15). "The Burden of 'Proof' at Oceanside Theatre Company" (in en-US). http://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2016/02/14/the-burden-of-proof-at-oceanside-theatre-company/. 
  20. Pace, Cari Lynn (2025-01-25). "Theater Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER (Novato Theater)" (in en-US). https://stageandcinema.com/2025/01/25/present-laughter-novato-theater/. 
  21. Duke, Harry (2025-01-29). "Coward’s Tale? ‘Present Laughter’ staged in Novato" (in en). https://pacificsun.com/cowards-tale-present-laughter-staged-in-novato/. 
  22. Willis, Barry (2025-01-29). "Theater review: Updated ‘Present Laughter’ hits the mark at Novato Theater Company" (in en-US). https://www.marinij.com/2025/01/29/theater-review-updated-present-laughter-hits-the-mark-at-novato-theater-company/. 
  23. Carroll, Ian (2021-09-05). "Film Review: Friend of the World (2020)". https://horrorscreamsvideovault.co.uk/2021/09/film-review-friend-of-the-world-2020.html. 
  24. "Director Biography – Kathryn Schott (FAREWELL MR. BAKER)" (in en). 2021-04-27. https://festivalforcomedy.com/2021/04/27/director-biography-kathryn-schott-farewell-mr-baker/. 
  25. "Panic Fest: Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth" (in en-US). 2023-03-27. https://panicfilmfest.com/blue-hour/. 
  26. "SPACE LIGHTNING | Dances With Films" (in en-US). https://danceswithfilms.com/space-lightning/. 

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