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\nLogan Johnson is set to graduate this May with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from Point Park University.\n<\/p>\n
Once a passion for something is found, the strive to make it your life\u2019s work becomes a story for the ages. <\/p>\n
That is exactly how Logan Johnson, a 2022 Warren High School graduate, has been spending his time for the past four years at Point Park University, where he realized that he began his career before he really knew it. <\/p>\n
By being involved locally in the ARTE (Allegheny Regional Theatre Experience) SLT Academy under Sue Spencer and Jennifer Check, Johnson\u2019s first show, \u201cThe King and I\u201d with the role of Louis Leonowens, is when theatre quickly became an exciting, accepting, and deeply creative space throughout his childhood and adolescence. Through the guidance of Eric Morelli, Johnson took over the very same program to direct junior musicals and teach various summer camps over the years at Struther\u2019s Library Theatre. Favorite roles in Warren include Sky in \u201cMamma Mia,\u201d Joseph in \u201cJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,\u201d and Ren in \u201cFootloose.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson has had the privilege to perform in seven mainstage shows; \u201cThe Mystery of Edwin Drood,\u201d \u201cThe Winter\u2019s Tale,\u201d \u201cSteel Pier,\u201d \u201cBoo\u2019s Halloween House Party,\u201d \u201cUrinetown,\u201d and \u201cLegally Blonde\u201d (as Emmett Forrest). About to open his last mainstage show, \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors,\u201d at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Johnson will be playing the sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello, along with some other surprise cameos. \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d was one of the first movie musical DVDs that Johnson said he remembers renting with his father from the old Family Video Store in Warren. <\/p>\n
\u201cEnding my college career here at Point Park with it seems only fitting,\u201d Johnson said. <\/p>\n
Outside of Pittsburgh, last summer Johnson was fortunate to get to travel for his first out of state contract, working at Cedar Summerstock Theatre in Osage, Iowa, with performances in \u201cBig Fish,\u201d \u201cThe Buddy Holly Story,\u201d and \u201cCinderella\u201d (Prince Topher). \u201cI felt right at home in this small town not unlike Warren \u2013 even down to the post show meet and greets in costume with local children.\u201d Johnson said it felt similar to The Enchanted Fairytale Troupe of Warren that he was part of in high school.<\/p>\n
On March 9, Johnson performed in Point Park University\u2019s Acting and Musical Theatre showcase at The Jerry Orbach Theatre (The Theater Center) in New York City. The showcases are a common culmination of curriculum at top B.F.A. (Bachelors of Fine Arts) programs across the country, for those in hopes to be seen by agents, management, and casting offices. He performed a cut of \u201cLook to the Stars\u201d from the musical \u201cOctober Sky;\u201d a musical funny enough based on the same movie\/book that his eighth grade rocket day at Beaty Middle School was based around. Post showcase, Johnson is excited to share that he is now signed and represented by Hudson Artist\u2019s Agency in NYC. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful to be working with this talent agency, and excited to continue auditioning and making connections in the city,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cAs for this summer, I\u2019ll be spending May through August out at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake, Colorado, performing in \u201cShrek,\u201d \u201cDirty Rotten Scoundrels,\u201d and \u201cUrinetown.\u201d Come September, a move into New York City seems imminent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond that, Johnson shared that he\u2019d like to continue traveling perhaps by joining a national tour or cruise. TV and film acting is something he would like to branch out into as well. <\/p>\n
\u201cEventually originating an original role on Broadway and working on a cast recording would be exciting,\u201d Johnson said. <\/p>\n
Advice for students back home, Johnson said, \u201cExperience all the arts you can! Live shows, listen to cast albums, find the material that you love and connect to. I was so lucky growing up to watch the touring Broadway shows in Buffalo and Pittsburgh that sparked my love early. Taking any classes you can is a great idea too!\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson grew up in Warren and his sister, Sydney, is currently a freshman at Point Park this year for mortuary science. A competitive swimmer for both the YMCA and WAHS team for nine years, Johnson also took on lifeguarding and taught swim lessons. He not only worked at Struthers Library Theater, but managed to be an active member of many clubs in high school like National Honor Society and Key Club. Proud parents, who both grew up in Sheffield; Larry Johnson was active in basketball while Shelly was involved with band and choir. <\/p>\n
Johnson said, \u201cIf you would have asked senior year high school Logan who didn\u2019t think was good enough to pursue Musical Theatre, he wouldn\u2019t believe where he\u2019s at right now. \u201cLlife has had a lot of funny little coincidences to prove I\u2019m on the right track. My past four years here in Pittsburgh have pushed me greatly in my technique, artistry, and professionalism.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thrilled to see what opportunities life surprises him with next, Johnson recalled a Barbara Streisand quote that\u2019s really stuck: \u201cAt the moment of commitment, the universe aspires to assist you.\u201d <\/p>\n
Johnson said that he has learned that anyone can have talent, but being fearless in chasing it is something entirely different.<\/p>\n
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