The Princess And The Knight was Karen’s first production, which she wrote, directed and produced. The backyard production was a hit according to all of the neighbors, friends, family members and her pet dog, Lady, who later, ate the scenery.

Having honed much of her craft at the
knee of well-known Hollywood writer, Bud Freeman,
she attended classes at UCLA, converged with various writers
groups and was lovingly mentored by author/playwright, Brad
Schreiber. Spending years performing in legitimate theatre also
enriched her creative expertise, as did a four-year acting tutelage
with the most exceptional Darryl Hickman.

She partnered with writer, Carrie Freeman, adding The Agency to her credit
but altering courses found Karen striking out on a solo journey, first, with
her musical Home, and then onward into varied media penning Mastering
Love, Lookin’ On The Brightside, Paddy Tilchen’s Kitchen, and Alice
Of Birch Street…to mention a few. She has left part of the solo trail
joining forces with writing partner, Mariann Aalda, to co-author their
ethnic etiquette advice column Dear People Like Us.

Karen and Mariann can also be seen in the anthology series Chopped Liver
and When Not To Call A Spade A Spade: The New Rules of Ethnic Etiquette
which they are readying for publication.

Karen continues to work on projects with Mariann through their company
PeopleLikeUs Productions.