Actor & Writer SAG-AFTRA/AEA
Latest News
SEPT '21: Monologue "Lucky" as part of WHAT Theater premieres
DEC '20: “Thank You It’s Christmas” released. Watch NBC Boston news
Actor & Writer SAG-AFTRA/AEA
Latest News
NOV 20: “Thank You It’s Christmas” released. Watch NBC Boston news segment
FEB 21: Monologue “December 2020” to be showcased at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
I am an actor, voiceover artist and writer. I travel as needed, with bases in Salem, MA and southern CT. I am also the proud owner of an award-winning and five-star rated food and event small business.
I’ve performed in films such as Stronger, Gone Baby Gone, and The Greens are Gone; enjoyed stage performances big and small; and hosted live events and interviews. I’ve been told I have a bit of a knack for interviewing, might come from my love of people’s stories.
In 2020 with lockdown I gave quality time to my writing, including collaborating on a screenplay with fellow actor and writer Emma Cavalier. Our feature – a thriller and family drama – has now been submitted to several major Film Festivals. I also produced a new holiday song, Thank You It’s Christmas. It is a song of gratitude dedicated to all front line and essential workers everywhere. And I was thrilled to have my monologue December 2020 featured as part of My COVID Year: 12 Months a Pandemic, produced by Sailor Beware and performed and recorded at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, Cape Cod. Proud Emerson College graduate.
For over a decade, my husband Mark Scalia – a veteran comic and actor – and I have enjoyed putting together special team building events, many with a charitable component, for large and small groups. We custom craft unique excursions and events that bring folks together. The events are fun, delicious, unique and impactful.
In 2012 I founded Salem Food Tours. I have a passion for fresh local foods, a love of cooking and history, and a background in event planning that helps support my artistic endeavors. Love sharing historic and delicious Salem, MA with locals and visitors from all over the world. It’s a perfect way to understand and appreciate this much-loved city and it’s incredible culinary scene. Proud to share Salem Food Tours has won the Certificate of Excellence and Traveler’s Choice Award for 6 years running.
Photo: Creative Collective and Destination Salem
I love to cook or take a good ride on my bike. I can never be too far from the ocean. Nothing beats a great leisurely dinner and glass of wine with family and friends.
I count my blessings. Gratitude to the many incredibly talented and good people around me.
Actor & Writer SAG-AFTRA/AEA
Stronger, Principal /Lori Hurley, Lionsgate/Nine Stories
We Don’t Belong Here, Principal/Mrs. D, Pugliese, Quick, Griffiths & Leavitt
Taking a Shot at Love, Principal/Aunt Jenny, Lions Way Films
Gone Baby Gone, Principal/Field Reporter, Miramax Films
Not the One, Principal/Amy, Village Chief Productions
The Men’s Room, Nurse, Boston Theater Marathon 2019
Nematodes, Irina, Firehouse Theater Marathon 2019
Everyone’s Child, Kilikina, Boston Theater Marathon 2018
The Last of the Good Stuff, MaryAnn, Firehouse Theater Marathon 2018
The Way Life Should Be, Elaine, Actors Studio of NBPT
A Good Cup of Tea, Woman, Fever Fest
Model Behavior, Professor, Fudge Theatre Festival
Vagina Monologues, Because he…, Blackburn Theatre
Gwen and Evelyn, Gwen, Boston Theatre Marathon
Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Carol, Firehouse Theatre
Glory Enough, Rosalind Franklin, Emory University
Steward Family of Hospitals, Doctor/Nurse, Steward Family of Hospitals
Proctor & Gamble, Industrial, Mom, Heartwood Media
Skillsoft, Business woman, Stone Media
Medical Laser, Spokesperson, Talisman Productions
Fresenius Medical, Spokesperson, Visual Concepts, Inc.
Bayer Aspirin, Patient, Cramer Productions
Emerson College Bachelor Theatre Arts; Actors Studio NBPT; CP Casting Advanced Scene Study; CDIA
Writing, cooking, biking, photography, travel.
Watch on Vimeo for full screen options. Acting clip, Karen Scalia as Renee in “Homecoming”, written by Karen Scalia*
Watch on Vimeo, Karen Scalia audition clip
Actor & Writer SAG-AFTRA/AEA
Please click on link below to head to my Vimeo page for my clips, many of which I penned. New actors reel coming soon. If you are an actor looking for fresh new monologue or short scene, please contact me for info and rates.
Production Stills
2017 “Stronger” Movie Premiere and Wrap Party
Giada De Laurentiis Book Tour Boston Area Karen Scalia Host/Emcee
Interviews
Since I was a kid I’ve loved writing. In recent years I’ve found my way back to it. And it feels darn good. In 2020, I collaborated on a screenplay based on a short scene I wrote. “Edge of a Black Moon” is now complete and submitted to two major film festivals.
I’ve written other monologues, scenes, short stories, and had a holiday song produced as well as several articles published. I have two TV scripts and a screenplay in the works.
I am open to collaborations as well proofreading creative work and giving feedback.
I look forward to hearing more about your project.