2014


THEATRE

Atomic Vaudeville: Brandy Rachman is takin’ care of his cat!

Playbill – December 2014

Atomic Vaudeville


Live

Total Entertainment Network

Kate Middleton Impersonator

>> full website

“Karen’s portrayal is so perfect she is often mistaken for the real Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge!”

“Karen is an up and coming theatre star with a wealth of experience”!

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Film

Two 4 One

Trailer – September 2014

>> click to view trailer

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TELEVISION

Gracepoint

FOX – posted September 2014

>> full website

Exited to be an actor in this fantastic series!

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TELEVISION

Gracepoint

Set still – 2014

Not only did I get to be an actor in this amazing series, I was also Anna Gunn’s stand-in and photo double!

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THEATRE

2014 M Awards:

Top Improv/ Sketch or Variety Performer (Runner Up: Karen Brelsford)

Top Improv/ Sketch or Variety Show (Winner: Atomic Vaudeville)

Top Improv/ Sketch or Variety Show (Runner Up: Sin City)

Top Improv/ Sketch or Variety Show (Runner Up: Derwin Blanshard)

Monday Magazine – July 24, 2014

>> full article

One win and three runner ups!  Including three nominations under one category; proud to have such a big footprint on the Improv/Sketch scene!

“Voters have spoken!  Top picks for city’s music, art, and pop culture…Runner up:…Karen Brelsford”

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TELEVISION

Spooky TV tale earns Emmy Honour

By Michael D. Reid

Times Colonist – June 24, 2014

>> full article

“‘We’re overjoyed,” said Allen Lewis, Front Street’s vice-president of production. ‘It sounds crazy, I know, but it’s a privilege being nominated and we’re obviously even more excited to have won.'”

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TELEVISION

Spooksville

Production still – posted 2014

The Hub Network

Karen Brelsford as Goody Keene!

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TELEVISION

Gracepoint

Publicity Still – May 2014

With American actor, Josh Hamilton!

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FILM

Two 4 One

Production Still – May 2014

On set with renowned Canadian actor, Gavin Crawford!

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TELEVISION

Daytime Emmy Awards 2014: Complete list of winners and nominees

By Andrea Wang

LA Times – May 1, 2014

>> full article

Very excited to be an actor in the Spookesville series, alongside Emmy Winner, Rebekka Sorensen (Costumes) and Emmy Nominees, Katie Douglas (Performer), Tana Lynn Moldovanos (Makeup), Ken Friss and James Head (Directing), and Tink, Alyssa King and Terry Lewis (Art Direction/ Set Decoration).

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THEATRE

Sin City Live Improvised Serial: Kingdom of Thrones

Times Colonist – April 17, 2014

“Princess Ebba (Karen Brelsford) is pursued by Queen Hildegaarde (Kirsten Van Ritzen) in Broad Theatrics’ production of Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones.”

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THEATRE

Sin City Live Improvised Serial: Kingdom of Thrones

Times Colonist – April 2014

“hilarious, improvised comedy”

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TELEVISION

Gracepoint 

Set Still – April 2014

In costume and ready to film!

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THEATRE

Sin City Live Improvised Serial: Kingdom of Thrones

Monday Magazine – March 2014

“A Hip Comedy Sensation in Victoria…I suggest you come along for the ride”             Times Colonist

“Fall off your chair and die laughing” Focus Magazine

Sin City March 2014

 


FILM & TV

Standing in for Gracepoint stars is full-time job for Victoria actor

By Michael D. Reid

Times Colonist – March 20, 2014

>> full article

“While Brelsford has had roles on several film and TV productions shot here, including Spooksville, Eureka, Two4One and Stonados, and on local stages in The Odd Couple, with Atomic Vaudeville and The Derwin Blanshard Show, she’s often called upon as a stand-in and photo double.”

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THEATRE

Funny Women Festival

Publicity Photos – February 2014

www.funnywomenfestival.com

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THEATRE

Funny Women Festival

Poster – February 2014

www.funnywomenfestival.com

“featuring…Karen Brelsford”!

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THEATRE

Funny Women Festival

Postcard – February 2014

www.funnywomenfestival.com

Featured on the cover!

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THEATRE

Festival brings together funny women of all kinds

By Jillian Wedel

Nexus Newspaper – February 19, 2014

>> full article

“Another funny woman slated to appear is Karen Brelsford – a Victoria actor and improv performer.”

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THEATRE

Stage: Women Who Kill

By Natalie North

Monday Magazine – February 2014

>> full article

“…a chance to host professional female comics from across western Canada…[who also appear in] She Kills Me, a 13-episode series of comedy specials now airing on APTN.”

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THEATRE

XX Comedy fest launches

By Natalie North

Saanich News – February 21, 2014

>> full article

“Nancy Mergen, Kirsten Van Ritzen and Karen Brelsford promote Van Ritzen’s inaugural Funny Women Festival, two nights of comedy – musical, standup, burlesque.”

Funny Fest feb 21, 2014

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THEATRE

Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones

Postcard – January 2014

www.sincityimprov.com

Featured on the cover!

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THEATRE

Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones

Postcard – January 2014

www.sincityimprov.com

Featured on the cover!

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TELEVISION

She Kills Me

Publicity Photo – January 2014

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TELEVISION

She Kills Me

APTN – January 2014

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TELEVISION

She Kills Me

Publicity photo – January 2014

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TELEVISION

She Kills Me

Production Stills – January 2014

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TELEVISION

Comedy specials makes nationwide bow

By Michael D. Reid

Times Colonist – January 8, 2014

“showcases the talents of two dozen rising Canadian female comics…including Karen Brelsford”

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THEATRE

Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones

Postcard – January 2014

www.sincityimprov.com

Featured on the cover!

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