TOKYO
INTERNATIONAL
PLAYERS
"Well done, Karen Pauley, the crew and the marvelous cast. Such energy, such joy, great song and truly fantabulous dancing... "
— Ben Porter
I have been involved with Tokyo International Players since 2015. As well as being a board member and an advisor, I have worked both on stage and off stage for the company.
Founded in 1896, Tokyo International Players (TIP) is a theatrical organization comprised primarily of the Tokyo foreign community, which provides quality English language entertainment for international audiences.
Directing 3 new scripts for TIP's Cozy Reads Edition 2.
Directed the mainstage production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Assistant Director and Vocal Director for The Who's Tommy, directed by Jonah Hagans.
Assistant Director for The Diary of Anne Frank, directed by Jonah Hagans.
Performed a monologue from Titus Andronicus as part of the Shakespeare at Home series.
Worked as vocal director on Jonah Hagan's production of Hand to God. I also knit the puppets.
Worked in wardrobe for The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Brian Berdanier.
Worked in wardrobe and made costumes for Macbeth, directed by Graig Russel.
Directed the cancelled production of Rodger + Hammerstein's Cinderella. Cancelled after 3 months of rehearsal.
Vocal director for The Good Person of Szechwan, directed by Graig Russell-Goto. Worked backstage and in wardrobe.
Played the role of Mrs Lovett, and was assistant vocal director for Sweeney Todd, directed by Davina McFadyen.
Played the role of Mrs Watson, in Big River, directed by Hannah Grace.
