Is there a market for mature actors and models over 50?
Yes, the industry has changed radically, but yes after a hiatus of 20 years I am still marketable. The girl next door, quirky neighbor, suburban mom.
As long as I can remember I have been performing. I have excellent performance and memorization skills. I take direction well and am confident.
I am willing to work hard and available to travel where needed.
My photos and resume are attached. I looking forward to a meeting to chat about my fabulous future with you.
Thanks for your consideration,
Kim Brandes

Kim M. Brandes
Clearwater, Florida – Chicago, Illinois – Atlanta, Georgia

Height: 5’6” Eyes: Hazel Hair: Light Brown/Dark Blonde

Early Training: Showboat Community Theatre Troupe – Chicago/Elmwood Park, Illinois
1975-1984; I studied Set Design, Choreography, Dance training and Stage presence while performing in the stage productions of; Excellence in Variety, Jubilee, Guys & Gals Hayloft Jamboree, Never ending wonders, The Big Apple, It’s a miracle, Uncle Sam’s Anniversary, Eighth Showboat Production and That’s entertainment. I also assisted in set & stage design construction and lighting and sound. Reference: Director and Choreographer, Susan French
1975 -76; Patterson Modeling School, Chicago, Illinois
1976; Miss Illinois Teen Pageant. Where I trained with Illinois state top choreographers and pageant coaches.
1977-84; Modeling, Runway, Print Ad (mostly catalogs) Beauty Salon Hair Products. Also experienced in Fashion Show Production
1978; Model and Hostess for the Chicago Auto Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois

Certifications:
1975; Certified Lifeguard and CPR Training, Chicago, Illinois
1976; I had the opportunity to get certified with one of Chicago’s top Make-up Artists, Jan Patterson
1978; Hatha Yoga Certification from Triton College, River Grove, Illinois
1984; Certified group aerobics instructor, Houston Texas
1985; Certified Bartending School, Chicago, Illinois
1986; Certified Hospitality Food and Beverage trainer. (Illinois, Georgia & Florida)
2000; Certified Scuba Diver, Clearwater, Florida
2008; Certified Multi-class group instructor for step and water aerobics, power flex weight training, Clearwater, FL

During a hiatus from performing for close to 20 years I worked in Hospitality, Bartending and customer service:
1985-88; Bennigans Restaurant corporate trainer traveling between Chicago, Georgia and Florida.
1988-90; Adams Mark Hotel, Clearwater Beach Florida.
1990 -2005; Tampa International Airport, Reference Dena DeFord

Education: Mass Communication and Film, 2001 – St. Petersburg College
Written and produced a student film about my life in the United Arab Emirates from 1996-97.
Article written and photographed by Kim Brandes titled; American life in the United Arab Emirates.

Commercial: 2005; For a Sanctuary Massage business via Knology Cable Company (speaking role)
Acting: 2013; Promotional Shoot for Animal Control and Rescue working with pets. Reference Joe Whall
Character performance 2013; City of Dunedin Haunted Halloween Hayride. Vampire character, photo available.
2014 Gasparilla Pirate parade, Actor, Tampa, Florida.

2013 – 2014, Actor, Current Cast of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival Tampa, FL – I am cast in the character role of the village Widow. The character development, name and story writing was my own creative process. I won the 2013 Di Vinci Award for creativity.
Training and References: Caroline Jett– Casting, Lead Director, Improvisational training coach, Acting Coach.
Michael Lee Wade – Casting, Vocal training and dialect coach. Lydia Schneider – Casting, Ensemble Director and Choreography. Ed Schneider – Casting, Stage and Set design.
David Waterman – Casting, ensemble director, Dialect coach, Song & music coach.
Simy Dc – Ensemble leader, Renaissance years 1500-1544 training.
I have studied, learned and grown as a performer and entertainer under their excellent directing and training. Photos available.
Special Skills and Interests: Creative and performing arts, Film making, Graphic design and photography.
In addition to, Kickboxing, Yoga, Ice Skating, Jet Skier, Scuba Diver and Swimmer.
Musical and performance skills: Renaissance songs and dances, Line dancing and Swing dancing. I can play the Bongos, Harmonica and percussions.
Other: Good with animals and children. Available on short notice and available to travel.
Past Foreign Travel: Most of Europe, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Japan and most of the Caribbean.

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