Karl Amundson is a writer/composer, performer and music educator based out of New York City. He is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM), where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre, and he is a professional voice instructor pursuing accreditation through the Institute of Vocal Advancement (IVA).

 

As a composer, Karl's works in development include the new musicals Falling Forward (2023 Eugene O'Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist, selected for the 2020 New York Musical Festival) and Lenora DuPonte: Live On Mars! (Invited to perform at the The Tank’s 2022 TrashFest). Karl’s song, “Purple Chucks” was selected as a Finalist in Taylor Louderman’s 2020 Write Out Loud songwriting competition, and was featured in the 2021 Write Out Concert at 54 Below. As a jingle writer, Karl’s music has been commissioned by Proctor & Gamble's Head & Shoulders,  Morgan & Morgan Injury Law Firm, and The Ladies Who Brunch Podcast. Karl writes and performs short songs on his TikTok, @musicwithkarl, where he has 64K+ followers! 

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Together with collaborator Tom Meglio,  Karl created Ze Follies Doree, a musical-comedy variety show that draws its inspiration from American musical theatre, the mythos of the Moulin Rouge , and the irreverent bacchanalia of our modern times. Follow @zefolliesdoree on Instagram to look out for future performances in New York City!

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As an actor, Karl has been seen at The Muny, The Guthrie, The Children's Theatre Company of Minneapolis, and Santa Rosa Summer Repertory Theatre. Karl is a proud member of AEA.