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). Karl works as an Associate Teacher with EKM Vocal Studio. 

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Together with co-creator Tom Meglio, Karl writes and performs the musical-comedy-extravaganza, "ZE FOLLIES DORÉE!" Ze Follies has performed to sold-out crowds at The Slipper Room, UCB, Caveat, and in a 2024 Mainstage Residency with The Brooklyn Comedy Collective. In February 2025, ZE FOLLIES DORÉE: ON (off) BROADWAY! is running Off-Broadway at the AMT Theater. Follow @zefolliesdoree on Instagram for updates and future performances.

 

As a composer, Karl's works in development include the new musicals Falling Forward (Eugene O'Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist, NAMT-Committee-Recommended Musical, NYMF Finalist) and Lenora DuPonte: Live On Mars! Karl also worked as a music supervisor and arranger on the musical Pitch In!, written by Taylor Louderman, Hannah Kloepfer, and Nat Zegree.

 

As a commercial writer, Karl’s music has been commissioned by Proctor & Gamble,  Kellogg's, Morgan & Morgan Injury Law Firm, The Ladies Who Brunch Podcast, and the EKM Vocal Studio Singing Series. Karl writes and performs short songs on his TikTok, @musicwithkarl, where he has 62K+ followers! 

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As an actor, Karl has been seen on CBS' East New York, at The Muny, The Guthrie, The Brooklyn Center for Theater Research, The Children's Theatre Company of Minneapolis, and Santa Rosa Summer Repertory Theatre. Karl is a proud member of AEA.