Beverly in the Basement

A Memoir By Kathryn Graf

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“I once saw a photograph of old New York, somewhere on Broadway, black and white with old cars in a seemingly simpler time. The date on the photo was 1953. And I fantasized for days that if I could magically jump into that tableau, I could taxi up to the Bronx and run up the five flights of stairs and into my mother’s apartment and I could meet her, I could hear her voice; I could warn her.” 

~ Author Kathryn Graf, Beverly in the Basement

Beverly Chapman MacDonald

Three young children

Kathryn Graf Bio

Kathryn has been writing plays since 2003. Before writing, Ms. Graf worked as an actress and voice over artist. She is a member of the Dramatist Guild of America, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA.

Plays

  • The Snake Can: Odyssey Theatre, L.A., directed by Steven Robman. Starring Jane Kaczmarek and Gregory Harrison (L.A. Weekly Nom, Best Playwriting. LA Times Critic’s Choice, LA Weekly Pick of the Week).

  • Hermetically Sealed: Skylight Theatre, L.A. (L.A. Times, Among Year’s Best Plays. Backstage Garland Award. Noms: LA Weekly, LADCC. LA Times Critics’ Choice).

  • Surviving David:2100 Sq. Ft., L.A. NYC Fringe (Outstanding Solo Show).

  • Poor Pretty Birds: Philipstown Depot Theatre, NY.

  • The Stiff: (Finalist, Tennessee Williams One-Act Competition)

  • The 405: Development and Reading, Skylight Theatre, L.A.

  • Who’s Afraid of David Hare?: (Finalist, 2015 Henley Rose Playwrights’ Competition.) Reading at Antaeus Theatre, L.A. 

Books

  • Always My Dad: (Gold Medal Mom’s Choice Award, self-published)

Screenplays

  • Feral: (Finalist, various horror festivals)