ABOUT
Jackson is a current candidate for the BFA in musical theatre at Samford University! He’s a dedicated and dynamic actor and singer, and always classifies himself as a “Strong Mover.” His comedic chops and timing are key parts of his repertoire, but when it comes down to it he can “drama it up.” He is “6’3 with an even bigger heart!
Bio and Artist Statement
“Theatre is something that has captivated me since I was literally an infant. I remember being around 4 years old and performing “Almost Always True” by Elvis and causing heads to turn. I love creativity and I love imagination, and when creative and collaborative artists come together to form a beautiful ensemble of dynamically talented and wonderfully fun people, great theatre is created. We live in a time where originality is often shot down, but to me, when the creative juices start flowing, there is no stopping a fantastic production. That is why I do theatre, and that is why I continue to create. Originality and creativity must be fueled, even in characters written a hundred years ago! When I go to work on a character, I look at the person, not the thing. I am looking at who they are and how original they are made to be, even in a fictional story. What matters to me is that it feels real while maintaining that beautiful piece of imagination and creativity that comes from creating a character.
Thank you for listening to my TEDtalk, God bless”
-Jackson C.P. Griffee