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Jon Koons has been dubbed “Renaissance Man” by the media. Having been on stage since the age of nine, Jon has appeared as an actor and singer on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in summer and regional theaters. He has also been seen in Feature Films, on Television and in Commercials.

Awarded the title “NYC’s Plum Craziest Performer”, Jon Koons is that rarest of entertainers, one who instantly develops a special rapport with his audience. Armed with virtually every variety skill, including magic, ventriloquism, stilt-walking, fire-eating, juggling, mime and more, Jon is a true Multi-Talent who’s quick wit and talent for improvisation keeps audiences amused and amazed. With experience ranging from Broadway, TV and Films to performances from Atlantic City to Kenya, whether performing on stage or interactively throughout the audience, Jon is the perfect choice to entertain for corporations, colleges, festivals, parties and events of every description. As his ebullient self, or as one of the dozens of characters he conjures up, with literally hundreds of costumes at hand, Jon will keep the audience laughing and dazzled with his high energy antics and impressive array of talents.

As a director and production stage manager, Jon has worked with numerous prestigious theater and opera companies. He also teaches theatrical and circus arts for educational organizations, schools and individuals. Jon’s contributions to the arts have been recognized in books such as Theatre World, Frantic Comedy, Reader’s Theatre: What It Is and How to Stage it, The Magic Catalog and others, as well as by the United States Congress and the State of New Jersey Senate and General Assembly.

Jon is the Artistic Director of The Open Book Theatre Company, New York City’s oldest established Reader’s Theatre company. TOB presents performances of mostly new, undiscovered and experimental plays, in addition to poetry readings, adaptations of classic and popular literature and themed events. The Open Book also operates arts-in-education programs, and an international playwriting competition.

A published author of both fiction and non-fiction, Jon’s children’s books, A Confused Hanukkah and Arthur And Guen: A Tale Of Young Camelot, remain popular. A Confused Hanukkah is currently in development in Hollywood as an animated feature to be called A Confused Holiday. Jon’s humorous science fiction novel, Willoughby’s Time & Space App and it’s sequel Who Kidnapped Willoughby, as well as various short story collections and even a magic how-to book, have all been well received. Under the imprint Metamorphic Press, Jon publishes books for several new and well known authors as well. Print and ebooks can be found on Amazon. Jon is an Associate Editor and regular contributor of short fiction and book reviews for Weird Tales Magazine.

Jon narrates and produces audiobooks. His The Wonderful Wizard of Oz audiobook is one of the few, if not only, unabridged yet fully dramatized audiobook productions on the market. Audiobooks are available from Audible.

Jon owns and operates JestMaster Companies LLC., which encompasses JestMaster Productions, an entertainment and theatrical production company; JestMaster Audio for audiobook production; G.O.A.T. Films, which produces humorous and educational short films; Metamorphic Press, publishing; Striking Images, which creates design and photography; as well as the unique JestMaster’s Foolery Shoppe online catalog of cool stuff.

For more information please visit: jestmaster.com, jonkoons.com, openbooktheatre.org

For videos:
youtube.com/jestmaster
G.O.A.T Films at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBbXa1ZfN62uJveKR_dvSg/videos,




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December Events Announced At Black Box Performing Arts Center

Hot on the heels of a successful, reduced-capacity run of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, the performing artists of Englewood, NJ's Black Box Performing Arts Center are offering an eclectic array of live entertainment between December 5 and 23, with details, tickets, and safety/health protocol information available anytime at www.blackboxpac.com!
The Open Book Theatre Presents THE LAST CHRISTMAS OF EBENEZER SCROOGE

the Open Book Theatre, New York City's oldest readers theatre company, will present two heartwarming holiday shows this December: 'A Confused Hanukkah,' at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26 and 27; and 'The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge,' at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 and 29. Both plays will be performed at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor.
BWW Review: SBCC's HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Puts the 'Mist' in Mystery

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Though he seems to have died of natural causes, the locals believe he was the victim of the Baskerville curse, in which members of the family are hunted down by the dreaded hellhound who wanders the moors.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Begins Tonight

The Theatre Group at SBCC's next production of the 70th Anniversary season will be THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, a new adaptation by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright, Directed by R. Michael Gros, tonight, October 14-31, 2015 in the Garvin Theatre. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

The Theatre Group at SBCC's next production of the 70th Anniversary season will be THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, a new adaptation by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright, Directed by R. Michael Gros, October 14-31, 2015 in the Garvin Theatre. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Stage THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

The Theatre Group at SBCC will continue the 70th anniversary season with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes Mystery, THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, October 14-31, 2015.
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present NOISES OFF, 3/5-22

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the hilarious comedy, NOISES OFF, by Michael Frayn and directed by Rick Mokler, March 5-22, 2014 in the beautiful Garvin Theatre.
Theatre Group at SBCC Presents BECKY'S NEW CAR, Now thru 5/11

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the new comedy BECKY'S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz as the final play in the 2012/2013 season. Directed by Katie Laris, Becky's New Car will run tonight, April 24-May 11, 2013 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre.
Theatre Group at SBCC to Present BECKY'S NEW CAR, 4/24-5/11

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the new comedy BECKY'S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz as the final play in the 2012/2013 season. Directed by Katie Laris, Becky's New Car will run April 24-May 11, 2013 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents BECKY'S NEW CAR, Beginning 4/23

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the new comedy BECKY'S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz as the final play in the 2012/2013 season. Directed by Katie Laris, Becky's New Car will run April 24-May 11, 2013 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre.
SBCC Theatre Group Closes Alan Ayckbourn's TIME OF MY LIFE 7/24

For the second summer in a row, we will bring the SBCC Theatre Group back to life in the cozy Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus. This year we will present Alan Ayckbourn's dark comedy, Time of My Life, July 7-24.
SBCC Theatre Group Closes TIME OF MY LIFE, 7/24

SBCC Theatre Group will present a summer production of Time Of My Life by Alan Ayckbourn in the Interim Theatre, July 7-24, 2010. Directed by Rick Mokler and featuring Leesa Beck, Brian Harwell, Josh Jenkins, Jon Koons, Ed Lee, Katie Thatcher and Marisa Welby-Maini, Time Of My Life is a bittersweet comedy.
SBCC Theatre Group Presents Alan Ayckbourn's TIME OF MY LIFE July 7-24

For the second summer in a row, we will bring the SBCC Theatre Group back to life in the cozy Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus. This year we will present Alan Ayckbourn's dark comedy, Time of My Life, July 7-24.
SBCC Theatre Group Presents TIME OF MY LIFE July 7-24

SBCC Theatre Group will present a summer production of Time Of My Life by Alan Ayckbourn in the Interim Theatre, July 7-24, 2010. Directed by Rick Mokler and featuring Leesa Beck, Brian Harwell, Josh Jenkins, Jon Koons, Ed Lee, Katie Thatcher and Marisa Welby-Maini, Time Of My Life is a bittersweet comedy.
SBCC Theatre Group Presents Alan Ayckbourn's TIME OF MY LIFE July 7-24

For the second summer in a row, we will bring the SBCC Theatre Group back to life in the cozy Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus. This year we will present Alan Ayckbourn's dark comedy, Time of My Life, July 7-24.
SBCC Theatre Group Presents TIME OF MY LIFE July 7-24

SBCC Theatre Group will present a summer production of Time Of My Life by Alan Ayckbourn in the Interim Theatre, July 7-24, 2010. Directed by Rick Mokler and featuring Leesa Beck, Brian Harwell, Josh Jenkins, Jon Koons, Ed Lee, Katie Thatcher and Marisa Welby-Maini, Time Of My Life is a bittersweet comedy.
SBCC Theatre Group Presents LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Through 7/25 At Interim Theatre

SBCC Theatre Group will present Neil Simon's hilarious comedy, LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR through July 25, 2009 in the intimate Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus.

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How many Broadway shows has Jon Koons been in?

Jon Koons has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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