Kara is a Milwaukee based theatre-arts instructor and artist with a BA in theatre from CSU East Bay. She is a professional fight director, stage combat instructor, actor, teacher, and entertainment performer. Her passions include: sword fighting, balloon twisting, classical theatre, new plays, theatre for youth, inclusive theatre, and animals.
Kara assistant-taught me with DAI and she was wonderful! She was so calm and thorough, making sure I knew what was going on and that I and my partner were safe.
Katie Lou Thomas
Combatant
Kara is a wonderfully skilled teacher and fight director of stage combat. She brings a wealth of experience to her work and any theatre or training program would be fortunate to collaborate with this gifted artist.
Chris Duval
DAI Fight Instructor
Kara is an absolute joy Kara is an absolute joy to work with! She is as friendly and patient as she is knowledgeable and rigorous. Her instruction always feels customized and aware of the individual's ability. With her creativity and sense of humor, learning from her always helps me feel accomplished and more prepared to make strong, safe choices. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Lizz Elvira
Combatant
Kara is extremely professional, kind, and fun to work with. I never question that I can depend on her to do whatever she's hired to do and that she'll do it with 100% effort. She takes pride in her work and it shows. That is why she continues to be one of the first people I contact when I'm in need of someone to help entertain our young audiences.
Lan Liu
Owner at Kid Boogie Down