Karen Morris is an independent producer/director and founder of Sand Castle Communications LLC.
Ms. Morris has over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 corporate event production, industrial theater and broadcasting. She has a versatile background, producing projects including award recognition events, creative programs and presentations for national sales meetings and product launches.
Upon graduating from Temple University’s School of Communications and Theater she worked in the broadcast industry as an associate producer, researcher, and guest booker at various radio and television stations in Philadelphia, Phoenix. and New York.
In Manhattan Ms. Morris honed her craft producing for corporate clients such as Hoffmann-La Roche, Glaxo Pharmaceuticals, Reliant, Sandoz, Goldman-Sachs, NBC-TV News, UMDNJ, Pfizer, Ortho-McNeil, Reliant Pharmaceuticals, NRT Inc. and Coldwell Banker.
In addition to her producing skills, Ms. Morris has handled promotion, publicity, and media outreach for entertainment clients, including LA author-historian-filmmaker Jay Wertz, Weider History Publications, Education Through Media, NYC Broadcast Journalist & Radio Talk Show Host Mark Riley, NY media personality Kacey on the Radio, among others.
Her early career in film began with a stint for Columbia Pictures, and the talented Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, in the production office on location for the feature film "Used Cars".
As a background actress, she has appeared in USA Networks Royal Pains and other TV shows
such as VINYL, The Good Wife, SMASH, Golden Boy, Deception, The Following, Unforgettable,The Affair, Mozart in the Jungle via Amazon, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Looming Tower Hulu TV Series and Billions Showtime TV Series. And in feature films including Barry Levinson's latest HBO project starring Al Pacino, Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, Jonathan Levine's The Night Before, David O. Russell's American Hustle, Kilimanjaro, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (Click on background acting tabs)
Ms. Morris was honored to be a judge for The Gracie Awards in 2021 as well as 2020.
Ms. Morris also became an Associate Producer of the National Public Television Program "Spotlight On" which is broadcasted nationally on PBS Affiliates.
Karen Morris has recently become part of SHE IS THE MUSIC, the initiative formed by Alicia Keys.
Ms. Morris admits to being a serious Frank Sinatra fan :) and classic movie enthusiast.
Since 2018, Ms. Morris has been producing 'Swingin' Sinatra musical events as a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
Ms. Morris formed THE RAT PACK MUSIC ALLIANCE, a professional group to honor the music of three exceptional entertainers: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
Link to The Rat Pack Music Alliance
https://rat-pack-music-alliance.webnode.com
To reach Karen Morris, contact her via e-mail at [email protected]
For information about The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, contact Karen Morris
Karen Morris with the lovely and talented Deana Martin, daughter of Dean Martin.