THEATRE
Atomic Vaudeville: Brandy Rachman is takin’ care of his cat!
Playbill – December 2014
Live
Total Entertainment Network
Kate Middleton Impersonator
“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”!
Film
Two 4 One
Trailer – September 2014
TELEVISION
Gracepoint
FOX – posted September 2014
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Exited to be an actor in this fantastic series!
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!
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
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”
TELEVISION
Spooky TV tale earns Emmy Honour
By Michael D. Reid
Times Colonist – June 24, 2014
“‘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.'”
TELEVISION
Spooksville
Production still – posted 2014
Karen Brelsford as Goody Keene!
TELEVISION
Gracepoint
Publicity Still – May 2014
With American actor, Josh Hamilton!
FILM
Two 4 One
Production Still – May 2014
On set with renowned Canadian actor, Gavin Crawford!
TELEVISION
Daytime Emmy Awards 2014: Complete list of winners and nominees
By Andrea Wang
LA Times – May 1, 2014
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).
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.”
THEATRE
Sin City Live Improvised Serial: Kingdom of Thrones
Times Colonist – April 2014
“hilarious, improvised comedy”
TELEVISION
Gracepoint
Set Still – April 2014
In costume and ready to film!
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
FILM & TV
Standing in for Gracepoint stars is full-time job for Victoria actor
By Michael D. Reid
Times Colonist – March 20, 2014
“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.”
THEATRE
Funny Women Festival
Publicity Photos – February 2014
“featuring…Karen Brelsford”!
THEATRE
Featured on the cover!
THEATRE
Festival brings together funny women of all kinds
By Jillian Wedel
Nexus Newspaper – February 19, 2014
“Another funny woman slated to appear is Karen Brelsford – a Victoria actor and improv performer.”
THEATRE
Stage: Women Who Kill
By Natalie North
Monday Magazine – February 2014
“…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.”
THEATRE
XX Comedy fest launches
By Natalie North
Saanich News – February 21, 2014
“Nancy Mergen, Kirsten Van Ritzen and Karen Brelsford promote Van Ritzen’s inaugural Funny Women Festival, two nights of comedy – musical, standup, burlesque.”
THEATRE
Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones
Postcard – January 2014
Featured on the cover!
THEATRE
Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones
Postcard – January 2014
Featured on the cover!
TELEVISION
She Kills Me
Publicity Photo – January 2014
TELEVISION
She Kills Me
APTN – January 2014
TELEVISION
She Kills Me
Publicity photo – January 2014
TELEVISION
She Kills Me
Production Stills – January 2014
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”
THEATRE
Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones
Postcard – January 2014
Featured on the cover!