Irene Karas Loeper
- Actress
- Producer
- Production Manager
Irene Karas Loeper was born and raised in Vancouver, BC and is the daughter of Andree Karas, the Artistic Director Emerita of United Players Theatre Company. Irene's training includes: Circle in the Square in New York, Gastown Actors Studio in Vancouver, and the Vancouver Film School. Irene was most recently seen theatrically in the world premier musical comedy "Talking Sex on Sunday" playing the role of Sissy. Irene's other recent role's include Tanya in "Mamma Mia!", Daniella in "In the Heights" and Tilly in "It's A Wonderful Life" for the Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver, BC. Irene's recent Film and Television projects include roles in the "The Buddy Games", "Impastor", "Two Stans and a Dan", "Spotlight on Christmas" and "Motive". Irene is well known for her performance of Reno Sweeney in the musical comedy "Anything Goes" for Theatre Under the Stars in Vancouver, BC in which she received an Ovation Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Other nominations for Irene include an Ovation Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as "Miss Madelaine True" in the La Chuisa version of the musical "The Wild Party", and a Jessie Richardson Nomination and an Ovation Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as "Mrs. Meers" in the musical comedy "Thoroughly Modern Millie". Irene also Produced and Performed in the Web Series "The Acting Class" nominated for a Leo Award for Best Web Series and "The Staff Room", as well, she was the Production Supervisor on the Leo Award Nominated Documentary "Family Matters Surviving the Bipolar Journey". Irene is in her fourth season as Producer and Podcast Host of her own podcast #ilo_onlocation on Apple Podcasts and Spotify where she sits down with amazing women in her life interview style! You can enjoy all her episodes on any of your favourite podcast platforms. Irene recently completed the lead role of Deb Wideman in the independent comedy series "The Dressing Room". Irene just completed the lead role of Violet Newstead in "9 to 5: The Musical" with Royal City Musical Theatre where she received rave reviews that can be seen on her official website. Irene is also the Producer and Creator of "The Heritage Project", personalized biographical films celebrating your family history through her company ITQ Productions Directed by the Mark Halliday. Irene married the love of her life and is enjoying her home in the country with her adorable puppy and she is represented by the wonderful Elena Kirschner at Red Management Inc. For Irene's full bio please visit her website.
