* MFA, American Conservatory Theater
* BA (English), Harvard University.
* Teaches: Script Analysis & Breakdown, History of Theatre, Scene Study, Chekhov Acting Technique, The Character Key, Introduction to Shakespeare, Movement Styles, Standard Speech & Text
* 18 years performing arts experience
Originally from Houston, Texas, Jon has performed in numerous regional theaters throughout California, including the Mark Taper Forum, ACT, Aurora Theater, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, CASA 0101 and more. He has also appeared in numerous films, commercials and voiceovers. He studied the Chekhov technique with Joanna Merlin, the last living student of Michael Chekhov. As a teaching artist, he co-directed an original high school production of “Child Life” in collaboration with the UCSF Children’s Hospital and led a series of acting workshops with community centers throughout the Bay Area.