The Tao of John

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  • what is old, is new again! To Moscow!

    I’m playing the role of Chebutykin. I want to thanks Verge Theater Company and Belmont University Theatre Department for giving me this opportunity to return to a role that I played almost 20 years ago.

  • The Odd Couple: A Post Mortem

    Having just finished The Odd Couple (Jan.12-Feb.12,2017) out at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, I have to say it was a blast!  This was one of those times in the theatre where everything comes together: cast, direction, set, audience…and the mixture of everything creates something that is very special.  I think that the change of ownership…

  • The Crucible at Blackbird Theater

    This is my next project and it is going to epic. The show artwork is incredible, the cast is killer, and the director and design team are top notch. I’m thrilled to be playing Thomas Putnam in this production. Mark the dates, y’all and check out Blackbird Theater for more details.  Tickets here.

  • Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at Nashville Rep: A Post Mortem

    I was very thrilled to be involved in this project.  I enjoyed working with all involved from my cast-mates, to the fabulous director Rene Copeland, and all those wonderfully amazing artists at Nashville Repertory Theatre.  It was a stunningly beautiful visual production.  I look forward to working with all these talented folks again soon! What…

  • Actor Night for Nobody’s Perfect

    THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 @ 8PM is… $10* ( cash only) Actor’s “NIGHT” (details below) NOBODY’S PERFECT Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 TN Hwy 100 37221   Produced by John and Janie Chaffin Directed by Martha Wilkinson  Costume Design by Jamie Scott Set Design by  Martha Wilkinson Lighting Design by Cecilia Lighthall and Martha Wilkinson…

  • Voice-Over Samples

    For Voice-Over Samples, please follow the links : Conversational Voice: I host a weekly theatre based podcast entitled The Inexplicable Dumb Show. Character based voice work (IDS Summer Rep & Plays on the Intrawebs): Sherlock Holmes, Knox Manning, Alfred (butler), and Rachel Howells in Sherlock Holmes episode entitled “The Musgrave Ritual”.   IDS 335. Bob in…

  • Trailer for: Scarecrows Will Never See the Sunset

    Published on Aug 19, 2014 Playhouse Nashville presents the World Premiere of Darren Michael’s SCARECROWS WILL NEVER SEE THE SUNSET nightly through August 24, 2014 at 7:30pm in residence at 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Inspired by actual events during the 1920s & 30s oil boom in rural Arkansas, this non-linear journey into the tragic events…

  • New Gig Alert: Thorn Bradshaw in Scarecrows Will Never See the Sunset

    I am proud to announce that I got the word that I will be playing Thorn Bradshaw in Playhouse Nashville‘s production of Scarecrows Will Never See the Sunset by Darren V. Michael.  It runs August 16-24, 2014. Here’s the “official word”: Two days of auditions. One dynamic ensemble. We are delighted to announce Michael Adcock,…

  • Roger’s Version Closes after a Successful Run

    Blackbird Theater‘s production of their adaptation of John Updike’s Roger’s Version closes after a limited run to a enthusiastic response from audience and critics alike.  Here’s what was said: Tennessean theatre critic Amy Stumpfl offers a first review of our production of ROGER’S VERSION, saying “Blackbird has produced another remarkably compelling piece of theater”.  Read…

  • BBT: Roger’s Version Opens Tonight

    Blackbird Theater presents the world premiere production of ROGER’S VERSION, an original stage adaptation of the novel by John Updike. The story follows Roger Lambert, a bad-tempered divinity professor who finds his staid academic life and complacent faith challenged by the passionate ideas of Dale Kohler, a grad student who seeks to prove God’s existence…