Howdy! My name is Cara. I'm a playwright and an actor from Dallas, Texas. I love to edit Wikipedia articles, visit historical sites, and watch classic movies. I have a blue ribbon from the State Fair of Texas.
My writing often blends humor and heartache to tell real women's stories of doomed glamour, isolation, and theatricality.
My plays have premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, appeared on PBS, and been recognized by the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival. My play Great White Throne will be produced by Renaissance Theaterworks in its 2026–2027 season.
As an actor, I've worked at theatres in Dallas, Shreveport, Milwaukee, and Edinburgh. Favorite roles include Cherie in Bus Stop and the title role in Medea.
I split my time between Dallas, where I work with my sister, and Milwaukee, where I live with my husband and pet bunny.