I hold a BA in Theatre Performance with Honors in Dance from Pennsylvania State University. My work’s research rigor, physicality and visual language have been informed by my training at PSU’s Arts Design and Research Incubator (Pennsylvania), The Feldenkrais Institute of New York (NYC), and Frantic Assembly (London).
Lately, my past two years living on an organic farm has had a profound influence on my thinking. In all my work, I strive to engage with the broader question: Are we building a better world for Life—with a capital L (Life that is biological, organic, messy, and mysterious)?
This website is primarily a place where I share about the projects I’m creating and offer my experiences and resources for fellow emerging artists.
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"[Kauffman] keeps the whole production airborne" - Press Enterprise
As an actor, I’ve enjoyed many roles as an affiliate member of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, including playing Hilda in the regional premiere of Lucas Hnath’s The Thin Place. Most recently, I’ve completed a tour of Romeo + Juliet with Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.
"Intimate, textured, and deeply human" - Broadway World
I am also further developing my first solo show Dora’s Gently Used Dreams Store from it's current "pop-up shop" set up to a full interactive installation experience. I have performed Dora’s Gently Used Dreams Store across the state of Pennsylvania, accruing over 25 original “dream donations” from audience members along the way. This show recently enjoyed a highly reviewed independent production at The VORTEX in Austin, TX.
"Kauffman pulls off some impressive tricks with lighting, wigs, costumes, and VHS tape. A solid festival entry." - Plays Unpleasant
Most recently, my solo show MK+A Rewatch Podcast premiered at the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival and is now touring across the US. (You can sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear when I perform it next!)
I make research-driven theatrical works that challenge our relationship to the modern world as biological beings. To date, I’ve created work in a mock art gallery space, inside a “pop-up shop”, and immersed my audience in the world of 90s sitcom television production.
a theatre-maker, actor, and friend to creatives.
I'M MORGAN
