Character guide
Kate
from The Wild Party
Kate is a sharp-tongued party guest in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party, a 2000 musical set during the boozy, dangerous nightlife of the Jazz Age.
- Show
- The Wild Party
- Premiered
- 2000
- Role
- Supporting
- Composer
- Andrew Lippa
Who is Kate?
Kate arrives at the story's all-night gathering as one of the many guests swirling around the show's central couple, Queenie and Burrs. She is bold, flirtatious, and unafraid to stir up trouble, making her one of the livelier personalities in a party full of desperate, glittering people.
Her presence adds an edge of rivalry and temptation to the evening. As the party spins toward chaos, Kate is often in the thick of it, needling the leads and reminding the audience that everyone at this party has their own hungers and agendas.
Kate's role in The Wild Party
Kate is a supporting role, but a memorable one. The part calls for a performer with a strong belt voice and comic timing, someone who can command a room full of characters without being the story's main focus. She works best as a scene-stealer, delivering punchy lines and big vocal moments in the ensemble numbers.
Because The Wild Party is built around a dense, high-energy party atmosphere, Kate gives performers a chance to shine in a showcase role without carrying the full emotional weight of the show.
Frequently asked
What show is Kate from?
Kate appears in The Wild Party, the 2000 musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
Is Kate a lead or supporting role?
Kate is a supporting character, part of the vivid ensemble surrounding the show's central couple.
Who wrote the music for The Wild Party?
Andrew Lippa composed the music and lyrics for this version of The Wild Party.
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