JUSTIN KONO (he/him, Music Director) is a drummer, percussionist, pianist, arranger, orchestrator, and conductor of uncommon range. Recent Music Theater Works credits include LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, LEGALLY BLONDE, SHREK (drums and electronic music design), and PIPPIN (music direction, conductor, drums, electronic music design). Other recent credits include Porchlight Music Theatre’s Chicago company of TITANIQUE (drums and electronic music design) and ROCK OF AGES and JERSEY BOYS with Mercury Theater (drums and electronic music design). Justin has also played at Drury Lane Oakbrook, many Porchlight Music Theatre shows and events, Teatro ZinZanni, and the Marriott Theater where he will be the local cover for the role of “Fluke” in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS this coming holiday season. In addition to theater activities, Justin is a music director and accompanist at First Congregational Church in Downers Grove and the handbell choir director at First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. Thank you to Music Theater Works for this opportunity and for their continued commitment to live, local, union musicians! IG: JamWithJustin