About Me
At the heart of everything, Kara Gold-Harris is a mama—her greatest joy and inspiration. Deeply rooted in her hometown of Tampa Bay, she has spent more than a decade sharing her love of storytelling with the community she loves. With a Theatre Arts degree from Flagler College, Kara has brought countless stories to life since 2011 as a professional director and performer, and has worn many hats in theatre production—from admin to stage management to design. Throughout her career, she has also worked with children as a teaching artist, helping young imaginations shine through creative expression.
Alongside her theatre work, Kara discovered a love of photography. Her portfolio includes everything from weddings and community events to headshots and family portraits.
A true creative spirit, Kara also delights in singing and strumming her banjolele, leading joyful music sessions for little ones and their families; along with experimenting in the kitchen and crafting homemade creations of all kinds. She finds joy in exploring new passions – whether that’s behind a camera, on stage, or in the classroom.
In Fall 2025, Kara added another layer to her creative journey as she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, blending mindfulness and movement into the heart of her work and life.
Read on to explore Kara’s work across theatre, photography, yoga, and music.
Ready to work together? Click here to contact me.
Theatre
I’m always thrilled to collaborate on new creative projects. Below you’ll find a curated selection of images highlighting some of my favorite work from more than a decade of storytelling and artistry throughout the Tampa Bay area. To view my full theatrical resume, click here.
Directing:
The Amphibians by Dan Caffrey
Produced by ThinkTank TYA
2024
Acting:
Rumors by Neil Simon
Produced by Hat Trick Theatre Productions
2020
Acting:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman
Produced by freeFall theatre company
2014
Acting:
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
adapted for the stage by Dr. Douglas W. Larcheby
Produced by ThinkTank TYA
2024
Directing:
Getting Sara Married by Sam Bobrick
Produced by Just for Laughs Dinner Theatre
2019
Acting:
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Produced by American Stage Theatre Company
2013
Directing:
Exhibits in the Zoo by Matt Harmon
Produced by ThinkTank TYA
2022
*Best of the Bay Critics Pick Award:
Best Theatre Tableau*
Acting:
Laughing Stock by Charles Morey
Produced by Hat Trick Theatre Productions
2016
Directing/Producing:
Improv/Chekhov/Dance-off?
2012
Select Press
Creative Loafing Review – Exhibits in the Zoo
Creative Loafing Best of the Bay 2022 Critics Pick Award – Exhibits in the Zoo
St. Pete Catalyst
Joseph Parra Review – Rumors
Broadway World Review – Rumors
Broadway World Review – Getting Sara Married
Joseph Parra Review – Getting Sara Married
Creative Loafing Review – Laughing Stock
Creative Loafing Review – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Upcoming Events & Projects
run + play kids cafe Music Time with Miss Kara
Play along with me each week at run + play kids cafe! Each session begins with a story, musical instruments are set out for little ones to explore, and we sing, dance, and play to favorite children’s music. Included with the price of admission, visit runandplaykidscafe.com to learn more.
Mondays* at 10:30 & 4PM
Thursdays at 10:30AM
*Pour and Play Mondays are here! Enjoy specialty lattes
from Bean Wandering at a discounted rate.
Sing Me A Story
Join me on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Sunday* of each month at the St. Pete Story Garden for a special sing-along series! I’ll be performing songs that come directly from the pages of books on the shelves, most including original melodies created by me! These events are free – you can learn more at www.stpetestorygarden.com.
Upcoming: Tuesday, May 12th at 1PM
& Sunday, May 24th at 11:15AM
*Dates subject to change.
ThinkTank TYA Reading of Oklahoma Samovar
This Spring, I have the honor of Directing a reading of the new play Oklahoma Samovar by Alice Eve Cohen. In 1887, two Latvian teenagers flee the Russian Army and become the only Jews in the Oklahoma Land Run. A hundred years later, twenty-year-old Emily tries to decipher her late mother’s mysterious request to have her ashes spread on a stranger’s farm, in a place she has never heard of.
Winner of the 10th Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest.
Sunday, May 17th
Now Booking Sunrise and Sunset Photo Sessions
Looking for headshots or family portraits? Let’s take advantage of the gorgeous lighting of Golden Hour with a sunrise or sunset portrait session. Available to travel throughout the Tampa Bay Area, with many picturesque locales to suggest.
Booking up to 30 days out
Sip & Settle: A Chai-Inspired Yoga Flow for Caregivers
A gentle, grounding yoga class inspired by Ayurvedic chai spices – warmth, digestion, circulation, and nervous system calm. Designed especially for parents whose bodies are tired but resilient.
This class is an invitation to move slowly, sip mindfully, and reconnect with your body – without rushing, without perfection.
Sip & Settle is a gentle yoga class for caregivers, held at runrun kids store, with child supervision in the play space. Warm tea is provided at the start of class. The door remains open so children can wander in and out as needed.
Next date TBA
Photography
I love capturing real, meaningful moments through photography.
Individuals, families, weddings, community events, or live theatre- my goal is always the same: to create images that feel warm, genuine, and authentic to you.
📸 Curious to see more? Visit my photography page to explore my portfolio, learn about sessions, and book your own memories-in-the-making.
