A Cabaret with Plenty of “Secrets and Sequins”
Join me on July 11th and July 16th in the Pinkerton Stage at the Venice Theatre for my cabaret, “Secrets and Sequins with Kathryn Parks.” After keeping a diary for over 20 years, I’ll share all – from the story behind my first kiss to all the drama of life on the stage, and finally, finding love and making a home for myself […]
My Mom: An “Amazing Woman of the Suncoast”
I have always been proud of my mother, Sharon Lesley Ohrenstein. Alongside my father, she lovingly raised three children while constantly remaining true to her art and her passion. The older I become, the more I understand just how difficult that can be. WWSB Channel 7 recently featured her as “An Amazing Woman of the Suncoast” as part of the world premiere of […]
Violet: We Are On Our Way
Next up, I am playing the title role in the musical, Violet, at the Sarasota Players. The story follows Violet Karl, a woman grappling with shame, self-delusion and the fear that a deformity will forever leave her standing alone outside the circle of humanity. The music for Violet is by Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek the Musical) and libretto by Brian Crawley. It […]
What’s Next: Artist Series Concert
ARTIST SERIES – FRIENDS CONCERT The Artist Series mission is to present live concerts for the enjoyment and cultural enrichment of audiences in Sarasota, Florida and surrounding communities. I’ll be singing in a solo concert for the Friends of the Artist Series on January 15th at David Cohen Hall. The talented Alan J. Corey will be accompanying me. Unfortunately, this performance will not be open to […]
What’s Next: The Holidays from Dickens to Drag Queens
A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE CROSLEY Enjoy a holiday experience like none other at the Powel Crosley Estate! December 9 – 21st, join me as I perform with the Crosley Theatre. Immerse yourself in classic carols and holiday stories by Charles Dickens, O. Henry, and other notable authors. This is really an exceptional experience where the audience tours the estate with a new tale told in every […]
Dressing Up & Singing Out at the Sarasota Opera House
It’s not everyday one gets to wear sparkles, corsets, fishnets and feathers and sing at the Sarasota Opera House. When Fred Astaire Dance Studios asked me to perform several numbers for their annual dance review my mind immediately went to sequins and song selections. The choice of music needed to go with the Broadway theme (no issue there) and I’d need appropriate attire of course. […]
Lady Macbeth goes to Publix
This blog was originally published on This Week in Sarasota in February 2013. The Study of Acting In acting, there are many different philosophies when it comes to finding your character. I’ve been thinking a lot about these philosophies as I attempt to embody Lady Macbeth, who I am playing in A Taste of Shakespeare at Theatre at Home Resource. Essentially, she’s an […]
A Handy Award – Sarasota’s Greatest Theatrical Honor
Every year, Jay Handelman, critic with the Sarasota Herald Tribune, recognizes the best in professional and community theater for the past Sarasota season in the annual Handy Awards. I am incredibly honored to have had my work singled out among some of the finest area artists and productions. What’s more, Handelman not only called out one of my performances over the past season, but all three!
Vocal Vixens Converge on Venice Theatre
“Let’s do an all new show,” I said to my Vocal Vixens cohorts, Lyn and Hannah. It was after our huge, sell out performance in May at the Peterson Room of the Sarasota Opera House where we’d been blown away by the turn out. Not even two weeks later, we got word we were booked for the Venice Theatre 2014 Summer Cabaret Festival! I […]
Sarasota’s Cabaret Fever
This summer, Sarasota has become a very confusing place; when anyone hears the word, “cabaret”, it could have endless connotations… So, I wrote a blog for ThisWeekinSarasota doing my best to define the town’s case of cabaret-itis. Click on the link below to read it. It’s a crazy cabaret summer in Sarasota
My Florida Island Hopping Adventure
I was recently lucky enough to take a boating daytrip with the Freedom Boat Club on behalf of the real estate brokerage, Michael Saunders & Company. We visited the islands of Useppa, Boca Grande, Little Gasparilla, and Palm Island. Blogging for TheSaundersBlog.com, I shared the adventure over the course of three different posts. Click on the links below to read each blog in […]
Moxie and Music Behind The Glenridge’s George M.
To celebrate July 4th this year, The Glenridge Performing Arts Center embarked on a rather unusual project complete with song and dance routines, regular rehearsals, professional actors, and a large chorus of the Glenridge Singers. For those unfamiliar with The Glenridge, it is the nation’s first Life Fulfilling Community in Sarasota, Florida. They aim to take traditional retirement living to a whole new […]
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