The Tao of John

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  • The Unseen closes after a brief but successful run!

    The Unseen by Craig Wright, the 2014 TN Rep Intern Showcase, has come and gone.  It had a two performance run by design…a very limited engagement, if you will.  Nevertheless, it was a successful experience for all involved!  I would like to thank, again, Tennessee Repertory Theatre; and especially the interns, for asking me to…

  • Trailer for The Unseen

    Here’s the trailer for The Unseen by Craig Wright.  I’m directing this play for the Tennessee Repertory Theatre and the 2013-2014 Interns as their capstone showcase performance.  Performances are April 27th & 28th, 2014 at NPT Studio A. From Tennessee Repertory Theatre: Our 2013-2014 Professional Interns are gearing up for their production of THE UNSEEN,…

  • Behind the Scenes: Look into The Unseen

    Here is a brief look into the promo photo shoot for The Unseen by Craig Wright.  It is TN Rep’s Intern Showcase for 2014 and I am directing this production.  It runs April 27-28, 2014 in Studio A at NPT.  More info on tickets and what not can be found here.  Enjoy! Unseen Cast and…

  • Audition Notice for The Unseen

    I am directing Craig Wright’s The Unseen as part of the Internship program at Tennessee Rep.  Please contact Tennessee Rep directly, if interested.

  • The Children’s Hour closes but leaves it’s mark

    When I was cast in this play I vastly underestimated the emotional heft that was packed into a play written in 1934.  The power of a lie.  Even if you aren’t the one that tells the lie, it’s ramifications multiply in every generation of it’s telling. Dr. Joseph Cardin is a nice guy.  A very…

  • The Children’s Hour Slide Show

    The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman and produced by Street Theatre Company Sept. 6-Sept.22, 2013.  Still Photography by Kenn Stilger.  Poster artwork by Vance Lambert.  Slide Show edited by John Mauldin. I played Dr. Joseph Cardin.

  • The Children’s Hour PR Poster

  • The Children’s Hour…my next gig

    THE CHILDREN’S HOUR Sept 6-22 Set in an all-girls boarding school run by two women, a rumor started by a malicious student soon turns to scandal. As the young girl comes to understand the power she wields, she sticks by her story, which precipitates tragedy as irreparable damage is done. I have been cast to…

  • Escanaba in da Moonlight closes as a crowd favorite

    I just want to say that this play was a mess.  An absolute mess!  But what a fun mess, eh!  I had a blast playing Reuben Soady!  I am very thankful for the opportunity afforded me by the Boiler Room Theatre!  Lisa Gillespie was a wonderful director to work with and Ginny Lodholz a superb…

  • Escanaba in da Moonlight Slideshow

    Escanaba in da Moonlight by Jeff Daniels opens 5/31 and runs thru 6/15 at the Boiler Room Theatre.  Photos by Rick Malkin.  Call 615-794-7744 for tickets!  You can order online here!  Use the promotion code “Cabin” and receive a discount on your tickets!!

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