K.C. Gussler - Director, Choreographer, Entertainer

K.C. GUSSLER

 

K.C. Gussler’s formal training in performing began at the age of 7 years old. He began his professional career as one of ten young tap dancing boys in the MGM film PENNIES FROM HEAVEN staring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters. He continued his training throughout the Los Angeles area and by sixteen was the youngest member of the Las Vegas production of A CHORUS LINE. At age 21 he made his Broadway debut in the 1991 Tony award revival of GYPSY staring Tyne Daly. As a performer and choreographer he has worked with such prestigious companies as The Walt Disney Company, Sacramento Music Circus, Nederlander Productions and Knott's Berry Farm. He has directed and choreographed throughout the United States since 1993 and is the two time recipient of the B. Iden Payne award and the winner of the Excellence in the Arts 2014 award for his direction and choreography.

This year marks Elvira’s last show at Knott’s Scary Farm, so it’s obvious that you need to get out there and see it. While previous incarnations of her stage show have featured highs and lows, this final show was firing on all cylinders. From start to finish, Elvira and her gang of dancers delivered what is probably her most fun, and fast paced, show to ever grace the stage. As a final send-off, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark was a true delight, and a great way to bid adieu to everyone’s favorite ride at Knott’s. Also, tassels.

Horror Buzz

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On the brand-new stage in Calico Square, is an all-new production that kids will love – "It’s the Merriest Christmas Show Ever, Charlie Brown." This is a fun, high-value show that features many of your favorite Peanuts characters in really cute song and dance numbers. If you haven’t seen the new stage yet, it’s really impressive – and this new holiday show definitely takes advantage of the new venue; it looks and sounds fantastic and is definitely a must-see, especially if you have children in your group.

Theme Park Adventure

 

Oh, what a beautiful show! From curtain rise to curtain call, Torrance Theatre Co.’s “Oklahoma!” onstage at the James Armstrong Theatre, directed and choreographed by K.C. Gussler, looks and sounds like a national tour.

Daily Breeze

 

Choreographer K. C. Gussler struck gold with the Waiter’s Gallop, the Hello Dolly scene, as well as Put On Your Sunday Clothes and Dancing which both featured the entire elegant ensemble dancing with a combination of grace and athleticism.

San Diego Playbill

 

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