Cara is a graduate of the University of Utah’s Theatre Department where she earned a BA in Theatre Studies with an emphasis in Scenic Design. She has worked as the Master Electrician for The Grand Theatre and as a carpenter and scenic painter for Pioneer Theatre Company. She is currently the Technical Director of the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts and adjunct faculty teaching stagecraft and scenic painting at Westminster College. Recent scenic design credits include Of Color and Jump for Plan B, First Date and Perdida for The Grand, and Hir for Salt Lake Acting Company.