Kimo Camat is thrilled you can make it to this long awaited show. Kimo is a Portland born performer who studied Drama & Theatre at University of Portland. Drawing inspiration from genres ranging from classic soul, neo funk, and a dash of musical theatre, Kimo credits his love of music to Sam Cooke and Roberta Flack.

Having performed on stages all across the west coast for the past 16 years, Kimo has developed a true love of story telling through various mediums - his favorite being through song.

This summer, Kimo plans to record his first EP: Drifting Away comprised of his own original music.

Kimo is the recipient of the 2023 Regional Arts and Culture Council ArtsC3 Grant* for Kiki’s Delivery Service of Love Songs and Heartbreak. The show in itself is a labor of love, about finding love, and about understanding what self love is. All stories in tonight’s performance are true stories and highlight the highs and lows of the comedic tragedy of Kimo’s dating life.

He urges you to sing along, to laugh, to cry, to cheer just whatever it is, do it in kindness and with love.

While in the city, Mak plays a keyboardist, teacher, and music director with a lengthy career bringing live musical productions to Portland stages. A devoted follower of inspiration and inner essence, Mak has wandered through a variety of genres and collaborative settings in the search of musical truths.

Whether it’s hard psych rock or golden-age musical theater, Mak will likely be interested in your project. Outside of the city, Mak enjoys forest getaways where he plays and sings to passing elk herds in an effort to expose them the delights of human music. So far, they don’t like it. Enjoy this fabulous evening of love and heartbreak! 

Guitarist Joseph Mammarella's music is heavily influenced by fusion greats like the Tony Williams Lifetime, Chick Corea, and Steps Ahead. He pays homage to the past legends while creating music for the future with captivating grooves and powerful solos. His debut album "Unleashed" features five of his original compositions.

Joseph was born in Ontario, Canada, and grew up just outside of Portland, Oregon. The son of a classical pianist, he was introduced to music at a young age and quickly took to the guitar.

At Portland State University, Joseph studied under jazz greats George Colligan and Darrell Grant. He learned advanced techniques for composition and improvisation, and earned a Bachelor of Music in 2019.

Joseph has played with groups in all genres, from funk to metal to straight-ahead jazz. During the pandemic, Joseph refined his unique and eclectic sound through livestream and outdoor concerts.

Juliet Terrill, a prominent bass player, first made her mark in the music scene as a key member of The Suffers, an American soul, funk, and R&B sensation hailing from Houston, Texas.

Now, Juliet has embarked on a new musical journey in the vibrant city of Portland. She's taken the reins as the frontwoman and creative force behind "Juliet and The East," an exciting musical project that embodies her prowess as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. With her passion for creating soulful and innovative music, Juliet Terrill continues to captivate audiences with her unique blend of artistry in the Pacific Northwest's thriving music scene.

Paul started hitting pots and pans with wooden spoons at age 2 and never looked back, playing in various bands and for studio sessions since he was a teenager. He was a 2023 BroadwayWorld Award nominee, along with Mak Kastelic, for Best Orchestra Performance for the original musical The Pursuit of Happiness with Fuse Theatre. He enjoys collaborating on various music projects with his wife, Kristin Van Sickle, most recently for the February 2023 production of Songs for a New World. Paul has enjoyed drumming for other musicals over the last several years at The Northwest Academy including 13, The Addams Family, Newsies, Seussical, and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 

When not playing drums Paul is an audio engineer, social media marketer and DJ for weddings and events through VanS Entertainment. He and Kristin have 2 children, Emery and Cohen, and two cats, Kiani and Ana.

Christina Avellán Mantilla hails from New Jersey, where she started her singing career on children’s musical theater stages as a way to overcome her shyness. She went on to train classically, receiving instruction from Amy Shoremont-Obra before attending Yale University. As an undergraduate, Christina studied vocal performance at the Yale School of Music while double majoring in Sociology and Psychology. She sang in the New Blue a cappella group and traveled the world with the Yale Glee Club. She performed in a range of musical theater and operatic productions, most notably as a lead soprano for the Yale Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

 While pursuing different professional passions, Christina has continued to perform in a range of ways, from singing with an Brooklyn-based electro-jazz band to doing stand up comedy. Since moving to Portland in 2016, she joined B-Side Book Club, a PDX a cappella group, where she met and fell in love with Kimo. While the group did not survive COVID19 pandemic, she is excited to be on stage singing again.

Portland Native Kristin Robinson had her earliest acting and vocal training in the church, later taking additional training at Jefferson High School in North Portland, Oregon. After graduating she attended a few years of higher education in the Northern California Bay Area and took many years away from the stage.

Kristin returned to Oregon and began poking her head out in various community productions around the city. This Eventually led to her involvement in her award winning role as Deloris Van Cartier in Lakewood Theaters 2018 production of Sister Act. Later that fall she was cast as Lorrell Robinson in Stumptown Stages Dreamgirls and the following spring went on to earn PAMTA and Drammy accolades as a part of the award winning cast of Crowns  at Portland Playhouse.

After a short stint performing as a lead ensemble member with the American queen Steamboat company in New Orleans, Louisiana, she returned to the PNW to navigate the new normal during the pandemic. She is now emerging back into live theater to continue creating culturally beautiful and joyful works.

Brave jest amerykańskim artystą z polskimi i meksykańskimi korzeniami.

Nacido en el medio oeste, Brave has called the confluence of the Wallamt and Wimahl rivers their home for over a decade. Classically trained by The Actors Conservatory, Stella Adler’s Conservatory, and PETE, they aspire to continue devising new work with their friends and collaborators Dylan Hankins, Kasia Caravello, and Rocco Weyer.

Catch them this month at Experience Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Third Rail’s production of Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City this March, and Profile’s Our Orange Sky in June. Check them out @bravezamogogo on Instagram where they’re a private dancer, a dancer for money.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Kiki's Delivery Service of Love Songs and Heartbreak is a cabaret-styled theatrical performance highlighting the complexities of navigating queer love in modern day times. We will be performing songs about love whether that be first love, a complicated breakup, a gorgeous proposal, and ultimately finding and understanding self-love. In most cases, it can be difficult and incredibly scary to come out as gay to friends and family - it feels like you're hiding the truest and most authentic part of yourself in fear of being rejected by those you love. We navigate the world with arms crossed protecting ourselves from this rejection. So when we open ourselves up to love with our palms facing upwards we are at our most vulnerable - open to catching all of the good and the bad. And from doing this we learn that the only way to mend heartbreak is to risk more. This is a one night only concert - to connect the local queer community and allies during February for a night of laughter, tears, and affirmations. 

Kiki's Delivery Service of Love Songs and Heartbreak" is a captivating musical journey that transcends the boundaries of love, heartbreak, and the rollercoaster of emotions in between. This labor of love is a heartfelt exploration of love's highs and lows in the LGBTQIA+ community, punctuated with soul-stirring love songs, evocative spoken word poetry, and tales of unforgettable (and sometimes cringe-worthy) dating experiences. 

This show is a celebration that invites you to honor that special someone in your life – whether it's a cherished coworker, an elusive crush, or even just a dear friend.

In a world where Valentine's Day can elicit both euphoria and melancholy, "Kiki's Delivery Service of Love Songs and Heartbreak" is a safe haven for all. For those who find themselves in the ambivalence of this day, this is a reminder that you're not alone – the heartaches, ice cream, and existential moments in the shower are part of the shared human experience.

With a full band, back up singers, and creative storytelling we will remind the audience that "love arrives exactly when love is supposed to and love leaves when love must. When love arrives, say 'thank you, for stopping by.'

THANK YOUS

• Mak Kastelic

• Joseph Mamarella

• Juliet Terrell

• Paul Van Sickle

• Christina Avellan Mantilla

• Kristin Robinson

• Brave Sohacki

• Alex Vicari

• Regional Arts and Culture Council

• Alberta Rose Theater

• Resound NW

• Colibri Flowers

• Courtney Freed

• Phoebe Owens

• Dave Hagen

• Jameson Tabor

• Karen Pride

• Erin Heck

• Amber Woodmansee

• Mom, Dad, and Keo

• Friends

• Anyone who listened to me spiral about this performance

• All the men I’ve dated and had the pleasure to love

donations are graciously accepted:

Venmo: @Kimo-Camat

** The Regional Arts and Culture Council [RACC] grant programs provide resources to increase the community’s access to a wide range of arts and culture, and promote RACC’s core values:

• Accessibility - inclusion, simplicity, and ease

• Advocacy - Visibility, resources, and impact

• Equity - radical justice and representation in services and investments

• Diversity - of art forms and artistic traditions

• Community - for belonging, support, and connection

• Innovation - testing and adapting; finding new ways to deliver value