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re:CREATE
The ONLINE NEWSLETTER of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
updated 11.27.07
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Interview with Christmas Carol Director,
Karl Rutherford
 Metropolis' annual production of A Christmas Carol is always a huge holiday hit. But the production department at Metropolis likes to keep things fresh by bringing in new creative talent. This year, in addition to many new cast members, Metropolis brought in Director Karl Rutherford — who'd previously only worked with Metropolis on the New Play Festival. Karl's other credits include L'Opera Piccola, the Gift Theatre Company, Remy Bumppo and the Beverly Arts Center, to name a few. He is the Artistic Director of The Liquid Stage Theatre Collective and has recently branched out into film direction and production. Here's a bit of the conversation re:create had with Karl.
Where did you grow up?
Hutchinson, KS
Where do you live now?
We live on the Northwest side in the City--Albany Park at the end of the Brown Line.
I've heard you have about 17 degrees. Could you clarify this?
Associate of Arts from Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS
Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Master of Fine Arts in Directing from University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Rumor has it you married your high school sweetheart? Is that true?
Technically, not my high school sweetheart, thou we did meet while she was still in high school. We were in a production of Romeo and Juliet (I know, how cheezy) together. Her name is Marilee.
Any kids?
No kids yet.
What's your day gig?
During the day I work as a Trade Show and Project Manager for Oil-Dri Corporation headquartered in the Wrigley Building Downtown. I am also the Artistic Director of a small theatre company in the city called Liquid Stage Theatre Collective
What was your first job in theater?
I have acted in shows since grade school. My first paid gig didn't come along until undergrad. Up until then, I'd heard of people getting paid to do theatre, but I thought it was largely a myth. Even then, it was a summer job on the education side teaching kids ranging from 5-16.
How long have you been directing?
I discovered directing in college — about 12 years ago.
What was your first directing gig?
My first official gig as a director was for a sketch/improv comedy group I formed with some friends called People Wearing Clothes. I "directed" (I put it in quotes because at the time I had no idea what I was doing) our first review titled Machine Wash Separately as a benefit for the Hutchinson Family Children's Theatre who had generously donated space and resources to us.
Do you have any interesting hobbies or talents?
In addition to stage, I also direct and edit video projects. Right now I am working with a group in the city, War Heroes, making short films to integrate into their live shows and for distribution. We are also working on reinventing Liquid Stage into a larger arts organization beyond a theatre company.
A Christmas Carol runs through December 24. More information and tickets available here.
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