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Marti Cate is a professional mime,
dancer, and actress.

marti cate
Performing Highlights
  Ms.Cate has performed in Japan, Taiwan, Europe (four solo tours), and throughout California.
As owner/director of Unexpected Company, she has performed and coordinated entertainment for thousands of events since 1980. Marti has danced with Lucas Hoving, and toured the West Coast with Morning Glory Theater. A member of Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA, she has numerous film and television credits.

Teaching Highlights
   Ms. Cate teaches performing and movement arts internationally in a wide variety of settings, including universities, museums, retreats, and artist residencies. She offers instruction in French, German and English. Central to her work is use of the performing arts as dynamic tools for discovery, communication, and healing.

Education
• Bachelors degree in French, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa;   University of Arizona
• Secondary Teaching Credential (Grades 7-12) in French, Spanish,   Italian, English; Sonoma State University
• Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Arts; San Francisco State   University
• Additional studies include mime, tap and modern dance, Chinese   animal forms, ballet, voice, acting, and theater and dance   improvisation.

Availability
  Marti's flexible schedule allows for travel to engagements nationally and internationally.
Testimonials
Jim Welter, Fireman's Fund

"Once again, you were a hit at the picnic. When Dave said we could use 30 of you he wasn't kidding."
Mark Vermilion, Apple Computer
"Thank you again for Unexpected Company's help in my presentation to Apple Computer managers from around the world. Your innovative approach and skill continue to generate wonderful comments."
Diane Evanson, Riker Labs/3M
"Your versatile talent gave our booth excitement presenting our products to the attending physicians."
Jackie Willig, Cricket Software
"You were the highlight of the Cricket Software Showcase Room at MacWorld Expo."
Pam Williams
"Unexpected Company was the hit of the Macy's Benefit Party. You were great!"
Marge Harter, Harman Management Corporation
"In 10 years of attending this Profit Sharing Banquet, this is the first time I have seem such enthusiasm for the presentation."
Kate Lynn, CAP Today (Collage of American Pathologists)
"All your fun, professionalism, and heart made this year's AACC "always use me as a reference!"
Unexpected Company
(530) 272-2559 fax (530) 272-2509
email: mcate@gv.net