Christian Peterson

Dedicated young actor who began his journey only one year ago in November, 2021 when he performed in "The Diary of Anne Frank," alongside his friends at Guilford High School. Nobody knew of this passion so when the curtain came up, something special was about to happen. And that special was Christian. With NO formal lessons in theatre, he left everyone in awe. Since then he's been cast in 11 productions in a 12 month period alongside talents who have been doing this for years. Extremely well liked by his peers and coaches, an undeniable fire lay in his belly that's impossible to ignore, and his eyes talk to you without a word being said. Expressions, personality, and dictation upstages those who are seasoned professionals. A director once said to him,"I can teach anything to an actor, but what I can't teach, Christian already has, and that's stage presence. That's what makes him special." Well versed in learning lines, and collaborating with team members, his desire to advance professionally is undeniable. He has touched so many lives in such a positive way - not just friends, but audiences too. His smile lights up a room and he emits emotions without saying a word. He easily learns lines, researches characters, and rehearses with others. There is a menagerie of things he can offer and easily fits in with small or large groups. His enthusiasm and eagerness to learn is displayed at each rehearsal and uses constructive criticism to his advantage. When Wagner, Iavonni, Studio Productions (WISP)reached out to "a talent they saw within him," their belief in him, gave him what he needed to believe in himself. And because of them, along with the faith his drama teacher at school instilled in him, he has already been signed by an agency. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in his craft, we have only seen the beginning of what looks to be a promising career in this 16 year old!

2021-2022

Plays and Musicals:

- "The Diary of Anne Frank," Guilford High School Theatre: Role - Mr. Crawley, 2021

- "A Night at the Cabaret," WISP: "Poor Unfortunate Souls," 2021 "A Night at the Cabaret," WISP "Luck be a Lady," Frank Sinatra, 2022

- "Spongebob the Musical, 2022" Guilford High School; Role: "Squidward"

A Night at the Theatre (Summer 2022)

WISP productions: multiple roles

- "West Side Story," role: "Action Boy"

- "Phantom of the Opera," role: "Masquerade" ensemble

- "Mama Mia," role: "Bill"

- "Oklahoma!," role: "Will Parker"

- " Jersey Boys," role: "Announcer"