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Jonathan’s passion for acting didn’t ignite until high school. Surrounded by friends deeply immersed in theatre, he was captivated by their performances. The turning point came when he watched his friends in the high school’s <\/span>Fiddler on the Roof production.<\/span><\/i> Despite the heavy subject matter, Jonathan saw something magical on stage. “Yeah, that looks like a lot of fun,” he thought, feeling a spark of excitement and curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n That summer, Jonathan took a leap of faith and joined a production of <\/span>Guys and Dolls Jr. <\/span><\/i>at Casa Ma\u00f1ana in Fort Worth, TX. The experience was transformative. He was hooked. The stage became his playground, and he felt a sense of belonging he had never experienced before.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Initially, Jonathan attended Georgia Tech University, pursuing a major in Materials Engineering. However, his heart wasn’t in it. At Georgia Tech, he joined DramaTech, the extracurricular theatre club, where he performed in <\/span>The Count of Monte Cristo<\/span><\/i> and played Dr. Orin Scrivello in <\/span>Little Shop of Horrors<\/span><\/i>. During this production of <\/span>Little Shop, Jonathan<\/span><\/i> had a moment of clarity: he wanted to dedicate his life to theatre. With newfound determination, he transferred to Texas Christian University to earn his BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Musical Theatre.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jonathan’s journey through over 40 productions, primarily musicals, has been marked by dedication and growth. Among all his roles, playing Will Bloom in <\/span>Big Fish <\/span><\/i>stands out. The character’s complex relationship with his father and the show’s touching moments resonated deeply with Jonathan, making it his favorite role.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, as an acting teacher, Jonathan finds immense joy in helping kids discover their passions. He cherishes the “Ah Ha!” moments when students grasp new concepts and feel the thrill of performance. Jonathan encourages his students to embrace fun and silliness, especially when new to acting. He believes in providing a broad overview of different techniques and helping each student find the methods that work best for them. His emphasis on thorough script analysis equips his students with a vital tool for their acting toolbox.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n