Katie Kitamura is an accomplished novelist whose latest work, "Audition," explores the intricate dynamics of middle age, family life, and the underlying tensions that can emerge in seemingly ordinary situations.Recently honored as a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, Kitamura dives deep into themes of performance and horror, drawing inspiration from iconic works like "Rosemary’s Baby." In a revealing Katie Kitamura interview, she expressed her fascination with how the concept of performance, both in life and on stage, shapes our identities.