Coach Kara

04/22/2026

I’m thrilled to be co-directing Oregon’s first-ever Jimmy Awards at the Hult Center on June 2nd at 7 PM! 🎭🎼
Tickets start at just $10 to keep it accessible for everyone, and we’d love to fill the theater with supportive, excited faces. It’s been such an incredible project, and the big night is almost here!
Bring your friends, spread the word, and come celebrate with us—I hope to see you there! 💜
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Join us on June 2, 2026, as the Hult High School Musical Theatre Awards celebrate exceptional achievement in high school musical theater across Oregon. Throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, 18 participating high school productions were evaluated for their artistry, creativity, and dedication. The ceremony will showcase performances from participating schools and honor the students and educators who bring musical theatre to life in our state.

This year’s ceremony is co-directed by Kara Churchill and Keri Davis, with Vanessa Fuller serving as MC.

Two students will be named Outstanding Performers in a Leading Role and will go on to represent Oregon at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as the Jimmy Awards®, in New York City on June 22, 2026. The Jimmy Awards spotlight the nation’s top high school musical theatre performers in a Broadway-style showcase, offering scholarship opportunities and invaluable professional experiences.

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04/17/2026

Date night for the Broadway season announcement at The Hult Center.  I’m constantly reminded what a great community partner the Hult Center is, and I adore their passion for bringing live theater to the youth in our area. See you at the theater. 💃🏻🌟🎶🎭

04/07/2026

Oscar and I have been enjoying our beautiful Spring weather.
He even got a bath, but he loves the water, so he considers it a fun game.
We hope you have been getting outside on some walks and enjoying the sunshine. 😎🐾🐾🥰🏡

03/30/2026

A few Spring Break highlights. ☀️🌲🐾

03/23/2026

Happy Spring! 🌼🌸

03/17/2026

💚💚☘️☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️☘️💚💚

03/11/2026

I'm working behind the scenes on this show as a Choreographer and Acting Coach. Here are the details if you would like to support our show that showcases 21 talented teenagers. 🎶💃🏻🌟
Please let me know if you have any questions.
See you at the theater!
The Winter R***e: If I Were A Bell
Sun, March 15, 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

The Shedd Institute’s E. Y. Harburg Academy for Musical Theatre presents If I Were A Bell", a celebration of the composer/lyricist Frank Loesser (1910-69) who wrote the songs for such timeless classics as Guys And Dolls, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Greenwillow and The Most Happy Fella and sell as a host of films. Loesser’s songs include “Never Will I Marry “, “Adelaide’s Lament”, “Standing on the Corner”, “Happy to Keep His Dinnner Warm”, "Two Sleepy People", "On A Slow Boat To China", and more!

Two Shows: Sunday, March 15 3:00 and 5:30 pm – Adults $10.00, Youth $5.00

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The Winter R***e: If I Were A Bell
Sun, March 15, 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

The Shedd Institute’s E. Y. Harburg Academy for Musical Theatre presents If I Were A Bell", a celebration of the composer/lyricist Frank Loesser (1910-69) who wrote the songs for such timeless classics as Guys And Dolls, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Greenwillow and The Most Happy Fella and sell as a host of films. Loesser’s songs include “Never Will I Marry “, “Adelaide’s Lament”, “Standing on the Corner”, “Happy to Keep His Dinnner Warm”, "Heart And Soul", "Two Sleepy People", "Thumbelina", "On A Slow Boat To China", "I Don't Want To Walk Without You" and more!

Two Shows: Sunday, March 15 3:00 and 5:30 pm – Adults $10.00, Youth $5.00

Thank you to our sponsors, The Eye Center and Tom Harburg for this concert.

03/09/2026

My handsome theater date. 💜🎭

03/05/2026

Just to give you an idea of how long I’ve been doing musical theater, here is a classic picture of our musical
“Godspell” from 1988. I played the role of Joanne and I’m the 5th actor from the left with my long hair. 🎶💃🏻🎭

03/04/2026

Happy Wednesday. 💜💜