Kara Arena
She/Her
Biography
Singer-songwriter and Composer. Debut folk album "Something Blue" now available on all streaming platforms. Compositions and incidental music written for theatrical productions with Rude Grooms NYC, Seven Stages Shakespeare Company, and The Gilbert Theater. Her original music has been heard at venues like City Winery NYC, The Green Room 42, and Rockwood Music Hall. 2019 recipient of Actors' Equity Foundation's Roger Sturtevant Award for Excellence in Musical Theater. Worked seasonally as an Associate Vocal Coach at Queens College Musical Theater Intensive, CPSM Workshop. BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee with an emphasis in Songwriting.
Professional Experience
- Off Broadway
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- TV/Film
- Bachelor’s Degree
Regions
- NYC/Tri-State Area
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Maestra Expertise
- Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
- Songwriter
- Singer/Songwriter
- Incidental Music Composer/Arranger
Primary Instruments
- Guitar - acoustic
- Guitar - electric
- Voice
Additional Instruments
- Percussion
- Piano
- Ukulele
Software
- GarageBand
Additional Skills
- Actor-Musician
- Singer/Performer
- Film Scoring
Affiliations
- ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA)