J O H N  R E A D

Originally from Skaneateles, NY, John's passion for music, love of learning, and extreme shyness somehow led him to pursue musical theater against all odds. His foray into performance began at the age of five when he played Glinda, using his backyard swing set as the bubble, and Scar, using his parents tall bed as the canyon (which led to an ER visit when his sister (Mufasa) pushed him off-true story). 

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John is excited to be graduating this spring with a BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia. Some of his favorite credits include Goran (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Andrey/clarinet (Great Comet of 1812), Wolf (Into the Woods), Baritone Sailor (Anything Goes) and Dance Captain (Legally Blonde). He has also performed as a parade dancer at Valleyfair Amusement Park in Minnesota. 

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Outside of theater, John's interests are varied and kind of strange. Growing up without cable TV/internet turned him into an avid board game player (Wingspan #1 fan) and nature enthusiast. He loves learning about and studying practically anything (whether its theme park history, public policy, or vocal pedagogy). Don't worry, he also likes to have fun, and does so with a great sense of humor, a passion for dinner parties, and the ability to nap anywhere at any time.