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Karla has been with Wild Child Entertainment (WCE) since it was founded
in 1999. She truly believes in what WCE stands for. "The working atmosphere is both highly professional and full of fun!"
said Karla.
Karla owned KAPA Productions in Beaverton, Oregon for 7 years before
moving south. She graduated from Academy One Modeling. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Padadena CA,
and Portland State University in Portland OR.
Karla has modeled professionally for The Coat Rack, Petite Expressions,
and Betsy Johnson to name a few.
She was Miss Oregon 20th Century 1985 and placed in the top 8 at nationals
in Anaheim CA. She won both the talent and interview portions at nationals.
She has written, directed and produced several productions in Oregon.
She has done work with Portland Cable Access, KPTV Channel 12, KOIN Channel 6, various community theaters, and local school
productions.
Currently Karla is on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas chapter of Women
In Film. She has been a member for 2 years.
Karla's Resume
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1st AD, Storyboard Artist
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1st AD, Storyboard Artist
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Producer, 1st AD, Storyboard, Concept Team
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PSA - Stop Domestic Violence
** Project No More
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Producer, 1st AD, Storyboard, Concept Team
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PSA - Stop Domestic Violence
** Project No More
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Producer, 1st AD, Storyboard, Concept Team
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PSA - Stop Domestic Violence
** Project No More
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1st AD, Storyboard Artist, Casting, Make Up
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Independant Film Short
** WCE
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1st AD, Storyboard Artist
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Music Video
** Not Very Good
** WCE
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THEATER
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ANYTHING GOES
Dancer
Vancouver, WA
OKLAHOMA
Dancer
Portland, OR
NUTCRACKER
Buffoon
Ballet West - Portland, OR tour
NUTCRACKER
Party Girl
Ballet West - Portland, OR tour
NUTCRACKER
Soldier Ballet
West - Portland, OR tour
NUTCRACKER
Arabian Doll
Ballet West - Portland, OR tour
THE BOYFRIEND
Polly
Pasacena, CA
LIL' ABNER Moonbeam
McSwine Portland, OR
THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS
The Grinch
Portland, OR
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CHOREOGRAPHY
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A TRIBUTE TO HEROS
KAPA Productions/Innovative
Dance Canby Performing Arts Center Canby, OR
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT
Cordova Enterprises
The Taste of Beaverton Beaverton, OR
NIGHTMARES
Wild Child Entertainment
Halloween Benefit Beaverton, OR
BROADWAY & MOVIE CLASSICS
KAPA Productions
Tualatin Valley Theater Hillsboro, OR
SPIRIT OF THE WEST
Blackhorse Productions
Oaks Amusement Park Portland, OR
THE SUN, THE MOON & THE STARS
KAPA Productions
Century Theater Hillsboro, OR
A DAY IN THE WILD WEST
Blackhorse Productions
Oregon Convention Center Portland, OR
THE ENCHANTED SLEEPING BEAUTY
Independant
St. Cecilia's Theater Beaverton, OR
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT
KAPA Productions
West View Theater Beaverton, OR
PINOCCHIO
Independant
St. Cecilia's Theater Beaverton, OR
A TRIBUTE TO THE STARS
KAPA Productions
West View Theater Beaverton, OR A
CHILDS DREAM
KAPA Productions
Sunset Theater Beaverton, OR
VACATIONS NEAR & FAR
KAPA Productions
Mt. View Theater Beaverton, OR
JAMES BOND
Lakeridge High School
State Routine Lake Oswego, OR
CARTOON CLASSICS
Lakeridge High School
State Routine Lake Oswego, OR
THE NUTCRACKER (1993, 1994, 1995)
Joe Wyatt Enterprises
Tigard Theater Tigard, OR
SOMETHINGS IN THE AIR...FEELS LIKE TOMORROW
Marshall High School
Spring Musical Portland, OR
PINK CADDY
Marshall High School
State Routine Portland, OR
PRE-HISTORIC JAM
Marshall High School
State Routine Portland, OR
A CHILDS DREAM
Marshall High School State
Routine Portland, OR
MISS BEAVERTON / TRI-VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Executive Producer
Miss America Preliminary Beaverton, OR
MISS MULTNOMAH COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Executive Producer
Miss America Preliminary Portland, OR
T.O.P.S
T-N-T Productions
Cable Series Portland, OR
CHRISTMAS WITH COLLEEN
Spohln Productions
Cable Television Program Portland, OR
STAR SEARCH
Co-Choreographed 3 pieces with
Greggory Filler Las Angeles, CA
Numerous dance recitals and competition pieces including Dance Magic Stardust Winners, I Love Dance Sweethearts
local competition pieces, and Spotlight Dance Cup High Score overall winners.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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KAPA; Karla's Academy of Performing Arts
1995-2002 Hillsboro, OR
Owner:
Head of Dance Department Acting, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Ballet, Modeling
Woodburn Dance Center 1999-2001
Woodburn, OR
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical
Director: Ann Finch
Beaverton Dance Center
1992-1995 Beaverton, OR
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical,
Modeling Director: Joseph Wyatt
Lakeridge High School 1991-1994
Lake Oswego, OR
Head Dance Team
Coach Athletic Director: Dale Cleland
Marshall High School
1988-1991 Portland, OR
Head Dance Team Coach
Marshall High School
1989-1991 Portland, OR
Head Cheerleading Coach
Oregon Dance Academy 1987-1990
Portland, OR
Head of Tap Department : also
taught Jazz & Lyrical Dance Director: Diane Tomasi-Zink
Lake Oswego Park & Rec
1986-1988 Lake Oswego, OR
Tap
Sally Mack School of Dance
1981-1987 Portland, OR
Tap, Jazz
Dance Magic
Various Master Classes in Tap
& Lyrical throught out the North West & Canada
Miss America Scholarship Organization
Modeling & Interview techniques
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TRAINING
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Pasadena, CA
Portland State University - Portland, OR
Academy One Modeling School - Portland, OR
Debbie Reynolds Studio - N. Hollywood, CA
Sally Mack School of Dance - Portland, OR
Billings Dance Studio - Beaverton, OR
LA Dance Force - Seattle WA
Joe Tremaine - Seattle WA
Co Dance - Seattle WA - Orlando FL
Master Instructors Include: Paula Abdul, Shelia Barker, Mary Louise
Billings, Richard Billings, Eleanor Borg, Terry Brock, Brenda Buffalino, Gene Castle, Eddie Garcia, Pat Heath, Bob Heath,
Jo Jo Hill, Liz Imperio, Cris Judd, Sally Mack, Charles McGowen, Arlene Phillips, Kathy Prichard, Milly Jo Schuchuck, Tenly
Taylor, Joe Tremaine, Pepper Von, Diane Tomasi-Zink
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