JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Tenor Priest, u/s Jesus, Pilate, Peter
This year, John will be joining the North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar! They will be playing the tenor priest, as well as covering "Jesus," "Pilate," and "Peter." Click on the Jesus Christ Superstar logo to see if we're coming to a city near you!
CATS
Skimbleshanks, u/s Bustopher Jones/Gus/Peter
August 2022 - June 2023: John will be making their national tour debut on the North American Tour of CATS! They will be playing "Skimbleshanks," as well as covering "Bustopher Jones/Gus/Peter." Click on the CATS logo to see if we're coming to a city near you!
FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE 2021
Resident Company Member, Dance Captain
June-August, 2021: This past summer, John returned to the Forestburgh Playhouse for their 75th anniversary season! While in the Catskills, John was seen as Mark in Altar Boyz and as Linus in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, as well as serving as the dance captain for the summer.
SMOOTH PROGRESSIONS A CAPPELLA
Vocalist
January, 2021: John decided to step out of their comfort zone and join one of Elon University's premier a cappella groups: Smooth Progressions! We are currently working on our spring album, so stay tuned. In the meantime, click on the logo to listen to some past projects!
A COLLECTION OF SCENES FROM SPRING AWAKENING
Choreographer
August-December, 2020: John had the pleasure of choreographing one of Elon Music Theatre's senior capstone projects: A Collection of Scenes from Spring Awakening.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Semester Programme Classical Acting
August, 2020: John was planning on attending the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art to participate in their Semester Programme in Classical Acting; however, due to safety concerns and travel restrictions, they have decided to continue pursuing their degree at Elon University.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Virginia Repertory Theatre
May, 2020: John was ready to be in the ensemble of Virginia Rep's Chicago! Directed and choreographed by Nathaniel Shaw and Tyce Diorio respectively, this show was scheduled to run from June 26 - August 9, 2020, but was postponed-indefinitely due to COVID-19.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Choreographer, Assistant Director
February-April, 2020: John was assisting director-choreographer Paula Kalustian in Elon's production of Violet. This production was supposed to play Elon University's Roberts Studio Theatre from April 23-28, 2020, but was cancelled due to COVID-19. For a performance from the cast, click on on Violet logo!
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Galileo Figaro
January-February, 2020: John reprised a favorite role of theirs: Galileo Figaro in We Will Rock You. This production played Elon's McCrary Theatre February 13-16, 2020.
CABARET
Swing, Dance Captain
October-December, 2019: John had the joy of working on Elon MT20's Senior Thesis Production of Cabaret. They served as the dance captain, while also understudying the Emcee, Ernst, Bobby, and Victor. The show ran December 4-6, 2019 in the Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre.
DAMN YANKEES
Rocky, Club Dancer
August-November, 2019: John performed in Elon University's mainstage production of Damn Yankees. The show ran October 31-November 2 and November 7-9, 2019 in Elon’s McCrary Theatre.
FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE 2019
Resident Company Member
May-August, 2019: John performed as a resident company member at the Forestburgh Playhouse. There, they played Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Margaret Mead in Hair, and Young Bernadette in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, in addition to appearing in the ensembles of The Buddy Holly Story, Me and My Girl, and The Producers.
THE 1940's RADIO HOUR
Assistant Director, Assistant Choreographer
February-May, 2019: John had the pleasure of working on the creative team for The 1940's Radio Hour. This show played Elon University's Roberts Studio Theatre May 2-6, 2019.
CHROMA: Spring Dance Concert
Dancer
January-March, 2019: John had the joy of joining the BFA dance majors in Elon University's CHROMA: Spring Dance Concert. John danced in a piece titled "Noir," choreographed by Lauren Kearns. This production played Elon's McCrary Theatre March 14-17, 2019.
SWEENEY TODD
Ensemble
August-November, 2018: John performed in their first college show: Elon University's mainstage production of Sweeney Todd. The show ran October 25-27 and November 1-3, 2018 in Elon’s McCrary Theatre.
JIMMY AWARDS 2018
Best Dancer Award Recipient
June 2018: John had the honor to be the Orlando nominee for the 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Awards. They were nominated for their portrayal of Galileo Figaro in We Will Rock You at Spruce Creek High School. While at the Jimmy Awards, John was hand-picked by Broadway choreographer Wayne Cilento as the recipient for the Jimmy Award for Best Dancer. John made their Broadway debut at the Minskoff Theatre on June 25, 2018.