Kara Churchill
Summary
Seasoned music teacher with several years' experience in instruction and several years' experience as a professional performer.
Passionate Vocal Coach, Character & Comedy Actress and Dancer with background in Jazz, Tap and Musical Theater dance styles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Teacher
Youth Camps
03.2009 - Current
- Shedd Faculty Member, Youth Camp Guest Instructor including Choreographer, Acting Coach, Vocal Coach, Dance Captain, and Stage Manager. September 2021-present
- Rose Children's Theater, Camp Director.
- Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Audition workshop for Missoula Children's Theater.
- Crimes of the Heart, Cottage Theater
- Thurston High School, Theater Dance Teacher.
- Ballet NW Academy, Triple Threat Workshop Director
- Certified Zumba Instructor for 12 years.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music/Theater/Dance
Lane Community College
03-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Oregon University
Skills
- Performance Coaching
- Audition Preparation
- Character Development
- Comedic Timing
- Diction and Enunciation
- Character Physicality
Professional Theater
Eugene Festival of Musical Theater
Hello Dolly, Cabaret,
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts,
Fiddler on the Roof, Yente, The Magical Moombah,
The Sound of Music, Sister Berthe/Frau Schmidt (2012 and 2022), Lady Be Good, Josephine,
Holiday Inn, Louise, She Loves Me, Ensemble Annie, Mrs. Pierce/Ensemble Damn Yankees, Sister
Annie Get Your Gun, Ensemble, The Music Man, Alma Hix/Pick-A-Little Lady
Sweet Charity, Dancer(2013 and 2023)
Pal Joey, Dancer Boys From Syracuse, Seeress Oklahoma, Gertie Brigadoon, Kate
Anything Goes, Angel My Fair Lady, Ensemble Crazy For You, Louise
Dance Theater of Oregon
The Shoebird, Dancer
Awards
Talent Grant Recipient, Lane Community College, 2 years, Major, Music/Theater/Dance
OSEA Scholarship Winner
Spotlight Award- Best Actress in a Musical for Jane in "Jane Eyre-The Musical Classic at The Cottage Theater
Talent Grant Winner, Miss American Co-Ed Pageant-Vocalist
References
- Shirley Tendick, Professional Actor and Singer, 541-870-2326
- Tammie Albert, Previous supervisor at Selco Community Credit Union and Visual Artist, 541-513-3100
Timeline
Theater Teacher
Youth Camps
03.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts - Music/Theater/Dance
Lane Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Oregon University
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