John has worked extensively as a keyboardist, musical director and accompanist for the Carousel Dinner Theatre, Coach House Theatre, Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Players Guild of Canton, Weathervane Playhouse, Western Reserve Playhouse and the Voices of Canton to name a few. He continues to collaborate with schools in Stark and Summit Counties after retiring from teaching music for 33 years. John has had great opportunities over the years including working with Arthur Fiedler, Paul Williams, performing at the Cleveland House of Blues, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won an Addy Award along with the Weathervane cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; a YACTA Marquee Award for musical directing Weathervane’s Ragtime as well as 8 Chanticleer Awards. He has also done commercial work for the Cleveland Cavaliers and served as a consultant for the Mattlin-Hyde Piano Company. He has a Master of Music Degree in Music from the University of Akron and is a member of the Ohio Music Education Association and a life member of the American Federation of Musicians. He is thrilled to work with Treva and the outstanding group of actors, musicians and crew.
