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Listen "Pro Series with Mark Pawsey in conversation with Casey Johnson : Directing on the High Seas"
Episode Synopsis
Performer Stuff Pro Series host, Mark Pawsey catches up with Casey Johnson, successful Creative Consultant, Choreographer, and Director having worked throughout the world and on the high seas during an illustrious career. Casey talks about the differences you might find when choosing a career at sea and sharing his experiences from first being a dancer, so fully understanding how far artists can be pushed to develop and explore their talents. There is a whole live entertainment industry that awaits you at sea so discover what it’s about as Casey shares his knowledge and imparts some sage wisdom and advice.
Meet Creative Consultant, Choreographer, and Director
CASEY JOHNSON
Casey Johnson has been a Creative Consultant/Director/Choreographer for over 18 yrs. with experience in musical theater and the cruise ship industry. He is known as the “Show Doctor” specializing in Entertainment Programming Enhancement. Casey is a Master Instructor in Dance Education and strongly believes in working with young artists to build a strong foundation in professional discipline and the development of one’s art as a craft!! Starting in dance rather late in his life, Casey studied very hard and took every dance class he could. He rented videos from the library and studied anatomy books to learn how the muscles of the body work. Studying dance like a science allowed him to hone his skills and advance rather quickly! His performing career began in high school when he performed in the movie Newsies! During that same time, Casey worked in the parade Department at Disneyland after school. His love of travel came from working around the world, be it on tour on the east coast and Canada, performing as a principal dancer on Guam, and of course cruise ships! Some of Casey’s favorite career moments are working with Michael Jackson during the Super Bowl Half Time Show, playing Radio City Music Hall as Lord Zedd on the Power Rangers Tour, and most of all mentoring hundreds of cast members while directing cruise ship shows and traveling the world!
Meet Creative Consultant, Choreographer, and Director
CASEY JOHNSON
Casey Johnson has been a Creative Consultant/Director/Choreographer for over 18 yrs. with experience in musical theater and the cruise ship industry. He is known as the “Show Doctor” specializing in Entertainment Programming Enhancement. Casey is a Master Instructor in Dance Education and strongly believes in working with young artists to build a strong foundation in professional discipline and the development of one’s art as a craft!! Starting in dance rather late in his life, Casey studied very hard and took every dance class he could. He rented videos from the library and studied anatomy books to learn how the muscles of the body work. Studying dance like a science allowed him to hone his skills and advance rather quickly! His performing career began in high school when he performed in the movie Newsies! During that same time, Casey worked in the parade Department at Disneyland after school. His love of travel came from working around the world, be it on tour on the east coast and Canada, performing as a principal dancer on Guam, and of course cruise ships! Some of Casey’s favorite career moments are working with Michael Jackson during the Super Bowl Half Time Show, playing Radio City Music Hall as Lord Zedd on the Power Rangers Tour, and most of all mentoring hundreds of cast members while directing cruise ship shows and traveling the world!
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