Karl Pierce
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Karl Pierce earned a BFA in Theatre/ Technical Design and a BA in Music from Avila College. He also completed a certificate program at the Yale University School of Drama, specializing in props management.
Karl worked as property manager and artisan 1995 through 1998, designing and constructing props for On and Off Broadway theater productions in the greater New York area.
Before moving to Luxembourg in 2005, Karl worked as a preparator at ExhibitsUSA, the national museum service division of Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Here in Luxembourg, Karl is trying to learn German. In 2007, Karl designed and built the set for the New World Theatre Club’s production of “Steel Magnolias” and in 2009 was in his first feature film The Runway as Steve.
In his ’spare’ time, Karl is a stay-at-home father, taking care of his two sons, Lukas and André.
Nationality: American
Height: 6'1" / 185cm
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Vocal Range: Tenor
Weight: 194 pounds / 87 kilos / 13.8 Stone
My theatre experience began on stage and, after several years of training in Musical Theatre in the U.S., my focus moved to props. This shift took me to several high quality theatres where I have worked with top actors. While doing props professionally, I had the opportunity to watch and learn how professional actors develop their characters and shape their performance. I am currently a stay-at-home father, which gives me the flexibility to pursue my acting interests.
PROFESSIONAL ACTING
Film
- Luxembourg 2009
Documentary Film
Knätsch, Schokola an Schwaarz Puppelcher
Directed by Andy Bausch
Captain Dancowicz - Lucil Films, Luxembourg 2009
Feature Film
The Runway
Directed by Ian Power
Steve - European Investment Bank, Luxembourg 2009
Anti-Corruption Training Video
Produced by Lessons Learned Ltd
Michael-Main Character
Theatre
- Théâtre des Capucins, Luxembourg 2008
Design for Living
Henry Carver - Des Moines Metropolitan Opera, Des Moines, Iowa 1993
Supernumerary - Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri 1992
Conductor Karl
PROPERTY MANAGER AND ARTISAN
Freelance Props Work, On and Off Broadway June 1996 - August 1998
- Hughie, starring Al Pacino. Mounted by Long Wharf Theatre, Connecticut, and then Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway.
- Stanley, at Circle in the Square, New York
- I Love You. You're Perfect. Now Change. Mounted at Long Wharf Theatre before its Broadway premiere.
- Larry King Really Live, Louisville, Kentucky
OTHER PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE
- Alan Albert Productions, Hershey Park, Hershey, PA Seasons 1996 - 1998
- Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT August 1995 - April 1997
- The Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT Summer 1995
- Des Moines Metropolitan Opera, Des Moines, IA Summer 1993
EDUCATION
Yale University School of Drama, New Haven, Connecticut 1994 - 1995
- Internship specializing in Properties Management
Avila College, Kansas City, Missouri 1990 - 1994
- BFA Theatre: Technical/Design
- BA Music