Chris Johnston

Headshot of Chris Johnston, Director at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with short, light brown hair, a calm expression, and wearing a light jacket against a softly blurred neutral background.
Director, The Comedy of Errors

Spring 2025 Season:

Director, The Comedy of Errors.

Biography:

Chris Johnston received his BFA from the University of Utah’s Actor Training Program and his MFA in Shakespeare & Performance from Mary Baldwin University. He has worked in the professional theatre realm for over twenty years as an actor and music director for such companies as Salt Lake Shakespeare, Black Dog Theatre Company (founding member), Egyptian Theatre Company, and over 120 productions at the American Shakespeare Center. Most recent directing credit: Romeo & Juliet (Wayne Theatre).  During his time at the ASC, he served as Resident Music Director and Actor Manager for several years.

PRONOUNS: 

He/Him

Website:

chrisjohnstonmusic.com