Anthony Johnston
Latest News on Anthony Johnston:
Stephanie Sperber Named President And Chief Content Officer Of Lion Forge Entertainment (Mar 22, 2023)
Write Out Loud Explores The American West (May 23, 2018)
VIDEO: First Look - Alan Cumming Stars in Emotional Drama AFTER LOUIE (Jun 19, 2017)
Stephanie Sperber Named President And Chief Content Officer Of Lion Forge Entertainment (Mar 22, 2023)
Write Out Loud Explores The American West (May 23, 2018)
VIDEO: First Look - Alan Cumming Stars in Emotional Drama AFTER LOUIE (Jun 19, 2017)
BIO
Anthony is a New York City and Toronto based actor and theatre maker, originally from Winnipeg.
Anthony has worked in theatre across Canada, credits include; Alan in EQUUS (Citadel, directed by James MacDonald), Billy in Edward Albee's THE GOAT or, WHO IS SYLVIA? (Centaur, dir by Ken Livingston / MTC, dir by Chris Sigurdson), Noah in OLIVER! (Vancouver Playhouse), Brodie in Tom Stoppard's THE REAL THING (MTC, dir by Michael Shamata), Gary in SHOPPING & FUCKING (Pi, dir by Del Surjik and Diane Brown), and Bill Mercer in LEAVING HOME (Soulpepper, directed by Ted Dykstra).
In New York, Anthony has worked with NY Theatre Experiment, Stage Left Studio, the Ensemble Studio Theatre's Youngblood, HardSparks, 13th St Theatre, the Management Theatre Co. and HorseTrade Theater Group. Most recently Anthony participated in The Public Theater’s 2011 Shakespeare Lab, headed by Barry Edelstein, played the role of ‘Ken’ opposite Joel Leffert in The Public Theatre of Maine’s production of John Logan’s RED, and starred in the world premiere of I WANNA DESTROY YOU by Josh Conkel at the Beckett Theatre at Theatre ROW on 42nd St.
His original work has been produced across Canada, in New York City and in New Jersey. ART'S HEART was awarded Outstanding Solo Show at the 2009 NY Fringe Festival and TENDERPITS was selected as Best Multi-Media Performance at NY's 2010 United Solo Festival.
He is represented by The Jim Flynn Agency, NYC and Rachel Neville-Fox at Noble Caplan Abrams, Toronto.
Anthony is a graduate of Vancouver’s Studio 58.
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VIDEO: First Look - Alan Cumming Stars in Emotional Drama AFTER LOUIE
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 19, 2017
News
Stephanie Sperber Named President And Chief Content Officer Of Lion Forge Entertainment
Lion Forge Animation, lauded for championing diversity, authenticity, and under-represented communities in its storytelling, is now Lion Forge Entertainment.
Lion Forge Animation, lauded for championing diversity, authenticity, and under-represented communities in its storytelling, is now Lion Forge Entertainment.
Write Out Loud Explores The American West
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience presents The American West, the final production in their American Season XI, a season that focuses on American stories by American authors. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories and poems together into a literary tapestry. The American West features San Diego performers Fran Gercke, Jessica John Gercke, Susan Clausen, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter. A complimentary pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience presents The American West, the final production in their American Season XI, a season that focuses on American stories by American authors. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories and poems together into a literary tapestry. The American West features San Diego performers Fran Gercke, Jessica John Gercke, Susan Clausen, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter. A complimentary pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.
VIDEO: First Look - Alan Cumming Stars in Emotional Drama AFTER LOUIE
The new drama AFTER LOUIE follows Sam (Alan Cumming), an artist and activist who lived through the early years of HIV/AIDS - a man scarred and still struggling with survivor's guilt.
The new drama AFTER LOUIE follows Sam (Alan Cumming), an artist and activist who lived through the early years of HIV/AIDS - a man scarred and still struggling with survivor's guilt.
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Presents 2017 Lineup of Acclaimed Artists from 11 Countries
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking placeJanuary 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering spectacles to intimately immersive encounters, the 2017 PuSh Festival lineup showcases innovative, transformative art across a vast expanse of performance disciplines.
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking placeJanuary 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering spectacles to intimately immersive encounters, the 2017 PuSh Festival lineup showcases innovative, transformative art across a vast expanse of performance disciplines.
PuSh Festival presents 2017 Global Lineup of Groundbreaking, Multi-Disciplinary Works
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering spectacles to intimately immersive encounters, the 2017 PuSh Festival lineup showcases innovative, transformative art across a vast expanse of performance disciplines.
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering spectacles to intimately immersive encounters, the 2017 PuSh Festival lineup showcases innovative, transformative art across a vast expanse of performance disciplines.
Artists from 11 Countries Set for PuSh Festival's 2017 Lineup
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues.
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues.
Alan Cumming to Star in New LGBT Feature Directed by Vincent Gagliostro
After Louie is an upcoming feature-length narrative film by lifelong activist and artist, Vincent Gagliostro who has been sited by New York Magazine as one of the six most influential players in the gay community during the 80s and 90s AIDS crisis.
After Louie is an upcoming feature-length narrative film by lifelong activist and artist, Vincent Gagliostro who has been sited by New York Magazine as one of the six most influential players in the gay community during the 80s and 90s AIDS crisis.
Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Kicks Off PRELUDE 2015 Today
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY presents its twelfth annual PRELUDE Festival this week, October 7, 8, 9.
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY presents its twelfth annual PRELUDE Festival this week, October 7, 8, 9.
Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Sets Full Lineup for PRELUDE 2015; Announces Franky Award Winner!
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY is pleased to announce the full lineup of its twelfth annual PRELUDE Festival on October 7, 8, 9. Dedicated to artists at the forefront of contemporary New York City theatre and performance, PRELUDE 2015 features an array of artists working in theatrical and interdisciplinary performance. The festival gives audiences and artists a survey of the current New York moment via in-process presentations, installations, and discussions -- all completely free to the public.
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY is pleased to announce the full lineup of its twelfth annual PRELUDE Festival on October 7, 8, 9. Dedicated to artists at the forefront of contemporary New York City theatre and performance, PRELUDE 2015 features an array of artists working in theatrical and interdisciplinary performance. The festival gives audiences and artists a survey of the current New York moment via in-process presentations, installations, and discussions -- all completely free to the public.
4th Annual Nantucket Book Festival Announces Authors, Host & Debut of New Poets
The Nantucket Book Festival kicks off summer with a stellar roster of authors who will appear June 19-21, 2015, at the annual event, now in its fourth year. For three days, booklovers will gather in historic Nantucket venues for a series of author readings, panel discussions, and social events that provide opportunities for casual conversations between writers and readers. Most events are free.
The Nantucket Book Festival kicks off summer with a stellar roster of authors who will appear June 19-21, 2015, at the annual event, now in its fourth year. For three days, booklovers will gather in historic Nantucket venues for a series of author readings, panel discussions, and social events that provide opportunities for casual conversations between writers and readers. Most events are free.
Fourth Annual Nantucket Book Festival Kicks Off in June
The Nantucket Book Festival kicks off summer with a stellar roster of authors who will appear June 19-21, 2015, at the annual event, now in its fourth year. For three days, booklovers will gather in historic Nantucket venues for a series of author readings, panel discussions, and social events that provide opportunities for casual conversations between writers and readers. Most events are free.
The Nantucket Book Festival kicks off summer with a stellar roster of authors who will appear June 19-21, 2015, at the annual event, now in its fourth year. For three days, booklovers will gather in historic Nantucket venues for a series of author readings, panel discussions, and social events that provide opportunities for casual conversations between writers and readers. Most events are free.
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