BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A 12-year-old performer from the local area is preparing to take on her biggest challenge yet after appearing in a national commercial during the Oscars.
Kate Norsworthy is playing Verges in Mid City Civic Theatre’s production of Much Ado About Nothing, a modern retelling set in 2025 New Orleans during Mardi Gras.
“I’m a theater kid. I will not hide that and I’m not afraid to not hide that. I will break out into a song if you say something remotely close to a theater song,” Norsworthy said.
Early start in theater
Norsworthy’s first show was a Christmas play at three years old. She took a bow every time the audience clapped, even when she wasn’t the one performing.
“I’d just, oh they must be clapping for me because I’m on stage. So I’ve always been a drama kid,” Norsworthy said…