Kate Thomas (b. 1873) was a poet, playwright, yogi, and activist in early twentieth-century Utah. From an early age, she was instilled with a love for theater and the arts. Her father, R.K. Thomas, was a choreographer for a time at the Salt Lake Theater and eventually transformed a family barn into a small theater called The Barnacle. At The Barnacle, Thomas and her 12 siblings were often seen dancing, singing, and acting in small-scale shows under the hayloft.

“30 Utahns Greet Gay Train,” The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Friday 12 October 1979, page 28.