03/14/2026
🐦Stupid F # Bird Spotlight: NINA — Katie Shappert
🎭 Meet Kathryn “Katie” Shappert, who plays Nina in Stupid F*ing Bird.
Nina dreams fiercely, loves deeply, and believes in art even when it hurts — making her one of the emotional hearts of the play.
🎭 How do you personally connect to this play or your role? “Oh, Nina… She makes some terrible choices without understanding the complicated power structures at play in her life. I think she’s a character that anyone who has ever been young and shortsighted can empathize with.”
❤️ What’s been the funniest moment in rehearsal so far? “Oh my goodness, there are too many to count. More recently, a curiously-shaped balloon animal stood in for a stuffed seagull, and chaos ensued. Utter scene collapse, but in the best way possible.”
🐦What does Katie love about this experience? “ The cast and production team! It’s such a privilege to work alongside such talented, kind, dedicated people.”
🐦What is one moment of SFB that sticks with you? (No spoilers, please!): My final scene is a doozy. Holy cowsie-dotes, indeed.
Experience Nina’s story live onstage.
🎟️ Tickets in bio | March 13–30