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Petra Karr

by Legacy News

Burien, WashingtonUSA

Died April 7, 2020

Age 60

Obituary

Petra Sharm (Rowe) Karr. Born in Everett, Washington on April 1, 1960, passed away at the age of 60 on April 7, 2020 after a determined battle against cancer and Covid-19… As executive director of Tacoma-based Act 1 Theatre, Petra dedicated herself to regional theatre for more than 40 years as an actor, writer, and director. She welcomed hundreds of local young people and adults to the rich experience of performing in Act 1 Productions.

Published in The Seattle Times

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