Karla Kash actor, director, chorographer

ABOUT KARLA KASH

EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts (Acting)
1999 Brandeis University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
1997 Wright State University

PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE

Directing, Choreographing and Fight Choreographing

• 2009, Andrew Lippa's Wild Party, Drake Universit y, Des Moines, IA; Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer

• 2008, Urinetown, Drake Universit y, Des Moines, IA; Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer

• 2008, Exit the King, Drake Universit y, Des Moines, IA; Choreographer

• 2008, Reefer Madness - the Musical, StageWest Theatre Company, Des Moines, IA; Fight Choreographer

• 2008, The Rocky Horror Show, Summer Music Theatre at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL; Choreographer

• 2008, Open Heart, written by and starring Robby Benson, Stephen Sondheim Center, Fairfield, IA; Choreographer

• 2008, and the World Goes 'Round,Drake University, Des Moines, IA; Director and Choreographer

• 2008, Widow's Blind Date, Drake Universit y, Des Moines, IA; Fight Choreographer

• 2008, MacBeth, Drake University, Des Moines, IA; Fight Choreographer

• 2008, Jerry Springer the Opera, StageWest Theatre Company, Des Moines, IA; Director and Fight Choreographer

• 2007, Company, Drake Universit y, Des Moines, IA; Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer

• 2007, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, StageWest Theatre Company,
Des Moines, IA; Fight Choreographer

• 2007, The Music Man, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Choreographer

• 2006, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Iowa State University Ames, IA; Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer

• 2006, Johnny Guitar, the Musical, StageWest Theatre Company, Des Moines, IA; Director and Fight Choreographer

• 2006, My Fair Lady, Iowa State University Ames, IA; Choreographer

• 2005, The Pavilion, Iowa State University Ames, IA; Director

• 2004, Recovery Road, Atlantic Players, NYC; Choreographer

• 2003, Romeo and Juliet, American Theatre of Actors, NYC; Fight Choreographer

• 2002, Othello , Women’s Repertory Theatre Company, San Diego, CA;
Fight Choreographer

• 2002, The World Goes ‘Round , Creative and Performing Arts Academy, San Diego, CA; Director and Choreographer

• 2001, Hamlet, Coronado Playhouse, San Diego, CA ; Fight Choreographer

• 2001, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Creative and Performing Arts Academy, San Diego, CA; Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer

• 2001, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Kids College, Escondido, CA Assistant Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer

• 1999, Heaven and Hell, Brandeis University Waltham, MA; Choreographer

• 1997, Transitions, Wright State University Dayton, OH; Director and Choreographer

• 1996, Dragon Tale, Theatre Under the Stars, Dayton, OH; Choreographer

• 1995, Lil’ Abner, West Carrollton High School Dayton, OH Choreographer

Acting

• 2009, Becca, Rabbit Hole, StageWest Theatre Company, Des Moines, IA Deena Conley Director

• 2007, Josie, A Moon for the Misbegotten, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana beach, CA David Ellenstein Director with Jonathan McMurtry

• 2006, Haley Walker, Bad Dates, StageWest Theatre Company, Des Moines, IA Fringe Festival

• 2005, Featured Soloist, Recovery Road, Atlantic Productions NYC

• 2003, Lady Capulet, Romeo and Juliet, American Theatre of Actors, NYC

• 2003, Martha, A Piece of My Heart, Isadora Productions at The Metropolitan Playhouse, NYC

• 2002, Various Roles, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Old Globe Theatre Education Tour, San Diego, CA

• 2002, Gladiola, Flower of Dubuque, Fritz Theatre at San Diego Repertory Theatre, San Diego, CA Katie Rodda Director

• 2002, Cathleen, Long Days Journey Into Night, Renaissance Theatre at San Diego Repertory Theatre San Diego, CA David Ellenstein director with Jonathan McMurtry and Rosina Reynolds

• 2002, Gayla Fay, Lot’s Daughters, Diversionary Theatre, San Diego Rosina Reynolds Director

• 2001, Margaret, Alice’s Wild Ride, La Jolla Playhouse Education Tour Patrick McBride Director

• 2001, Ensemble, Sweeney Todd, Fritz Theatre, San Diego, CA

• 2000, Molly, La Jolla DNA, Teatra Mascara Magica, San Diego, CA Bill Virchis Director Jean Isaacs Choreographer

• 2000, Agnes Crabapple, Friends of Dorothy, Diversionary Theatre, San Diego, CA

• 1999, Dora, Fiorello!, Brandeis University Michael Alloso Director

• 1999, Ann Putnam, The Crucible, Brandeis University Jaques Cartier Director

• 1998, Casca, Julius Caesar, Brandies University Rick Lombardo Director

• 1998, Angelique, Hotel Paradisio, Brandeis University Michael Murray Director

• 1998, Lorraine, A Lie of the Mind, Brandeis University Bob Walsh Director

• 1997, Domina, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, New London Barn Playhouse, NH Scott Swartz Director

• 1997, Margaret, Life With Father, New London Barn Playhouse, NH Frank Latson Director

• 1997, Mother Superior, Nunsense , New London Barn Playhouse, NH Shawn Churchman Director

• 1997, Soul Girl, Jesus Christ Superstar, New London Barn Playhouse, NH Mark Harborth Director

• 1997, Sissy, A Piece of My Heart, Wright State University Mary Donahoe Director

• 1996, Woman, Transitions, Wright State University One Person Show

• 1996, Ronnette, Little Shop of Horrors, Wright State University Todd Neal Director

• 1996, Gertrude, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Town Hall Theatre, Dayton, OH

• 1996, Sir Toby Belch, Twelfth Night, Wright State University Mary Donahoe Director

• 1995, Clara, Hay Fever, Wright State University Bob Hetherington Director

• 1995, Mrs. Medlock, The Secret Garden, Wright State University Stuart Mc Dowell Director

• 1994, Ensemble, Anything Goes, Wright State University Rocco Dal Vera Director

• 1994, Ensemble, She Loves Me, Wright State University Bob Hetherington Director

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Actors Equity Association

• Socity of Stage Directors and Choreographers

• Member of the Association of Theatre in Higher Education

• Represented by Deb Copeland Talent

• Actors Equity Association
• Member of New Jersey Repertory Theatre Company
• Society of American Fight Directors Member
• Actors Alliance of San Diego
• Shakespeare Society of San Diego
• Actors Connection NYC

FULL TIME UNIVERSITY FACULTY EMPLOYMENT
Drake University Des Moines, IA
Assistant professor- Head of Musical Theatre, Fall 2007- Present

Iowa State University Ames, IA
Full time faculty lecturer Department of Theatre, Fall 2005-Spring 2007

FULL TIME UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Drake University

Assistant Professor: Musical Theatre I
Assistant Professor: Musical Theatre II
Assistant Professor: Acting IV
Assistant Professor: Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Assistant Professor: Audition/ Professional World
Assistant Professor: Movement I
Assistant Professor: Movement II
Assistant Professor: Voice I
Assistant Professor: Stage Combat
Assistant Professor: Dramaturge Practices Independent Study
Assistant Professor: Introduction to Theatre
Assistant Professor: Acting Practicum

Iowa State University
Faculty Lecturer: Acting I
Faculty Lecturer: Acting II
Faculty Lecturer: Shakespeare in Performance
Faculty Lecturer: Stage Combat
Faculty Lecturer: Audition Techniques
Faculty Lecturer: Theatre History I
Faculty Lecturer: Theatre History II

TEACHING ARTIST EXPERIENCE
Bradneis University Waltham, MA 1998-1999
• TA- Movement for the Actor
Wright State University Dayton, OH 1996-1997
• TA- Acting I and Warm Up's for the Actor

Community Involvement

StageWest Theatre Company, Des Moines, IA 2007
• Teaching artist for the adults in the community, taught acting, stage combat, audition techniques and Shakespeare in performance

Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines, IA 2006
• Teaching artist, basics of stage combat for teens

Metropolitan Playhouse, NYC 2002-2005
• Teaching artist for underprivileged children in the community, taught basics of theatre

Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA 2001-2002
• Toured to area schools and universities performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream and giving Shakespeare lectures and doing scene work with the students

La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA 2000
• Toured to area schools performing world premier of Alice’s Wild Ride

Creative and Performing Arts Academy of San Diego 2001-2002
• Teaching artist K-12, taught basics of acting, musical theatre and dance

Kids College, Escondido, CA 2000
• Teaching artist for school age children taught basics of acting, musical theatre and dance

Theatre Under the Stars, Dayton, OH 1996
• Organized and taught summer musical theatre program ages 10-18. Taught theatre dance, basic singing, acting and choreographed production of Dragon Tale

Guest Lecturer, Committees, Workshops and Services
Drake University
• Coordinator for Nationally Sanctioned Society of American Fight Directors Stage Combat Conference Carnage in the Corn
• Updating curriculum for B.F.A Musical Theatre Program
• Developing and proposing curriculum for Musical Theatre Minor
• Developed stage combat course for curriculum
• Coaching students for KCACTF Irene Ryan nominations
• Coaching vocal performance majors on competition pieces
• Coaching vocal performance majors on scene work for the annual Madrigal Dinner
• Coaching and advising students for summer stock auditions
• Coaching and advising students for URTA and graduate school auditions

Friends of Drake Arts
• Pre-show lecture on the play Company and Drake Theatre Department’s production
• Performed in faculty concert series

Iowa State University
• Updating curriculum for B.A. theatre degree
• Voice workshop for dance majors
• Organized and supervised trip to KCACTF Region V festival 2006
• Coaching and advising students for summer stock auditions
• Coaching and advising students for URTA and graduate school auditions
• Coaching students for KCACTF Irene Ryan nominations
• Stephan’s Auditorium Pre-show Lecture- Lectured on the history of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet before a performance by the Aquilla Theatre Company

Iowa Fringe Festival
• Festival planning committee

KCACTF Region V Festival
• Taught stage combat workshop

KCACTF Respondent
• Thoroughly Modern Millie University of Minnesota Mankato
• All My Sons St. Ambrose University
• Metamorpheses at Graceland University
• A Month in the Country at Coe College
• Honk at Winona State University
• Nora and Julie at Simpson College

Isadora Productions, NYC
• Founding Company Member
• Strategic business planning committee
• Artistic vision committee

Kingsborough College @ City University of New York- Brooklyn, NY
• Lectured for an Introduction to Theatre course about the actors process and the business of theatre acting

Boston College
• Stage combat workshop

Related Experience
• Lived and worked as a professional actor, director and theatre teacher in NYC, Boston and San Diego. I have connections and hands on practical experience to share with my students.
• Group Fitness Instructor for Aspen Health and Racquet Club, Des Moines, IA
• ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Certified Body Jam Instructor (cardio dance class)
• Certified Zumba instructor (Latin Cardio Dance Class)
• Certified Spinning instructor
• Certified Aqua Aerobics Instructor
• American Heart Association CPR Certified

Volunteer Work
• Substance Abuse Counselor, Des Moines, IA
• Rape and Domestic Violence Advocate for Crime Victims Treatment Center, NYC