John King graduated from Piedmont College with a degree in Theatre Education. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and instruction through Georgia Southern. John has been performing since High School. He has directed, designed, and written for the stage as well as trained students to compete in HS level Theatre competitions.
John King is playing Adam/Noah in Live Arts Theatre’s production of Children of Eden. We can hardly wait for you to hear how beautiful is voice is and are sure his emotional investment to his characters will pay off! We at Live Arts Theatre are delighted to have him!
He shared some of his thoughts with us to help us to get to know him a little better:
Q: Is this your first show with Live Arts?
A: This is the first show that I am doing with Live Arts, and I have truly enjoyed every minute of it so far. The show is going to be stunning, and that comes from the connections created by the cast and crew.
Q: What is your dream musical role?
A: I would love to be cast in Hairspray as Edna Turnblad or I would like to be cast in Angels in America as Louis or Prior.
Q: Name two fun facts about you.
A: 1) I enjoy writing. Specifically, I enjoy writing plays which explore the reality of life. 2) I also come from a very large family. I have one biological sister, but I have collected a total of five other sisters, and a little brother.
Q: What can audiences look forward to with Children of Eden and why should they come see it?
A: What is wonderful about this show is that it takes a very famous story and makes it more relatable. The characters in the show are more human than I have ever heard them before, and you find yourself feeling for them and the turmoil they experience due to their decisions.
Q: How does your character compare to you?
A: Adam and Noah both just want what is best for their families. Their families are incredibly important to them; I am similar. The most precious thing to me is my family. In regards to Noah, he finds himself trying to make difficult decisions in the face of adversity, and in the end he follows his heart and his convictions.
You can catch John and the rest of the talented cast of Children of Eden onstage through July 31. Ticket information is available here.