Marty Johnson
West Hollywood,CA
Summary
Education and Artistic professional with proven track record in leading institutions and driving educational excellence. Adept at building engaging programs and implementing strategic initiatives that align with institutional goals. Known for collaborative leadership and results-driven approach, ensuring adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of School
Academy of Pop / XIX Entertainment
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided visionary leadership at Simon Fuller’s Academy of Pop, a premier artist development platform integrating performing arts with today’s digital landscape.
- Designed and implemented year-round curriculum across musical theatre, acting, voice, and dance with 100 lesson plans per subject.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a faculty of 10+ teaching artists.
- Produced digital content for streaming and social media platforms, significantly boosting brand visibility.
- Directed bi-weekly student showcases and high-profile special projects.
- Oversaw daily operations, long-range planning, and creative initiatives to drive student engagement and growth.
Director of Programming
Junior Theatre Festivals Worldwide
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Orchestrated international youth theatre festivals reaching more than 15,000 participants annually across the U.S., U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
- Directed large-scale mainstage programming for audiences of up to 7,500.
- Developed and administered staffing budgets for 50+ educators.
- Hired, supervised, and guided all educational staff of 50+ educators.
- Directed international recognized guest artist for mainstage performance and leading workshops.
- Developed and delivered workshop curriculum for students, educators, and guest artists.
- Built and managed creative teams across multiple continents.
- Strengthened global partnerships, establishing the festivals as the leading events in youth musical theatre worldwide.
Director of Education / Resident Director
iTheatrics
01.2005 - 01.2021
- Drove artistic programming and educational outreach for the musical theatre industry’s foremost educational theatre company.
- Directed 40+ pilot productions of new musicals for Disney Theatricals, MTI, and Concord Theatricals in the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Produced and managed the Summer Broadway Academy with 15+ staff members and 250+ students.
- Managed a $250,000 Summer Broadway Academy budget.
- Created national and international professional development workshops for educators.
- Wrote advanced Study Guides for partnerships with Broadway shows.
- Partnered with organizations including the Kennedy Center, NYC Department of Education, Shea’s Buffalo, and major performing arts centers.
- Advanced the mission of expanding theatre access to students worldwide.
Director of Education
North Shore Music Theatre
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Spearheaded all educational initiatives for one of the nation’s largest regional theatres.
- Supervised a $1M education budget and led a professional staff team of 15+.
- Produced and directed a five-show Theatre for Young Audiences season.
- Reached 120,000+ students annually through performances, residencies, and training programs.
- Established a Youth Performance Academy, regional touring productions, and summer intensives.
- Created study guides and teacher workshops to integrate theatre into classrooms.
Education
MFA - Theatre for Youth
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
BFA - Acting & Directing
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Skills
- Visionary thinking
- Strategic leadership
- Staff development
- Parent engagement
- Student development
- Curriculum design
- Project management
- Fiscal management
Affiliations
- TYA/USA – Member, Past Board Member
- AATE – Member, Past Chair of Professional Network
- Turnaround Arts – Director & Artistic Advisor
- New England Theatre Conference – Board Member
- Massachusetts Alliance of Arts – Awards Committee
Published Script Adaptations & Textbooks
- Adapted 40+ musicals for young performers (MTI, Concord Theatricals), including Mean Girls JR., Rent School Edition, Sister Act JR., Madagascar TYA, Annie KIDS, CATS Young Actor’s Edition.
- The Quintessential Guide to Creating Quality Musical Theatre Programs – GIA Publishing
- Spotlight on Performance (Grades 3, 5, 7, 8) – Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Directing & Artistic Credits
- Llama Llama Red Pajama – Director, Bay Area Children’s Theatre / National Tour
- Turnaround Arts Showcase – Director, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Grumpy Monkey – Dramaturg, Pasadena Playhouse
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom – Dramaturg, Seattle Children’s Theatre
- Ant & The Elephant – Director, National Tour / Work Light Productions
- Frankly Ben – Director, National Tour / Work Light Productions
Timeline
Head of School
Academy of Pop / XIX Entertainment
01.2022 - 01.2025
Director of Programming
Junior Theatre Festivals Worldwide
01.2007 - 01.2023
Director of Education / Resident Director
iTheatrics
01.2005 - 01.2021
Director of Education
North Shore Music Theatre
01.2000 - 01.2005
BFA - Acting & Directing
University of Minnesota, Duluth
MFA - Theatre for Youth
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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