Katharine Higgins
Acting
Biography
Her theatric skills began in the 4th grade when her teacher stopped class to watch a play she had written. She knew she was on to something when the 5th graders from next door came over to watch her. Years later she honed in on these skills further when she was accepted to the NYSSSA School of Theatre while in Mamaroneck High School and later at the British American Drama Academy while attending Tufts University. She has since developed an eclectic resume on stage, screen & in commercials. And has worked with such greats as Michael Howard, Austin Pendleton & Harold Guskin.
Known For
Frank Tramontana, a hearse driver who unwittingly gets drawn into a scheme his co-workers have concocted for a series of unfortunate "accidents" designed to clean up the neighborhood and fill their funeral parlor with much needed customers.
Stiffs
Still reeling from the death of her father, a young girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mysterious world of Russian sailors, high-stakes gambling, and unexpected love.
Greetings from the Shore
Frank and Lou are brothers, running the family's bakery, a fixture in their Bronx neighborhood since 1921. Lou loves it, but the rest of his life is in tatters: he lives alone, bets on the horses, and owes a loan shark. Frank, older, married, and always responsible, wants to get out of the bakery and pursue other dreams. Things come to a head on the day Lou's marker comes due and Frank announces big news. They find themselves reflecting on the life choices they've made.
Dough Boys
Joey Demarco has just spent the last fifteen years in prison and wants nothing to do with his former life. However, revenge is inevitable in a life of crime.