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Stage Designs
Professional production designs, including stage lighting and various sound projects.
Computer Graphics
Experiments and explorations in computer generated still images and animations.
Still Photography
Traditional film photography and manual darkroom technique were teen obsessions.
Pencil Sketches
Several face and figure studies of pretty girls, trying to capture siren beauty in graphite.
Edited Text
A small percentage of my writing which I have probably reworked enough to present.
Musical Notes
I am only a neophyte musician, lacking any formal theory training or jam session heroes.

John "johnnyace" Anderson

JohnnyAce is a nickname I use to differentiate myself from the other three Johns in any given room. I'm actually John R Anderson, an entertainment designer and technician specializing in lighting and sound for live stage productions such as indoor/outdoor concerts and large orchestral musicals.

I am also the Sound Design faculty for Theatre VCU in Richmond VA, educating aspiring designers in music's unequaled narrative power, and instructing novice engineers in the finer points of live sound reinforcement.

Showcased here are just a few samples of my professional work, along with a smattering of other miscellaneous personal projects. Please contact me via email at jranderson@vcu.edu for more information.

Recent Projects

CenterStage Grand OpeningSeptember 2009

Wrangling wireless mics as the A2 engineer for Richmond CenterStage's Grand Opening featuring, among others, the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Jazz Society, Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera.

Ain't Misbehavin'Psycho Beach PartyFall 2009

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of Psycho Beach Party directed by Steve Perigard, and Ain't Misbehavin' directed and choreographed by Patti D'Beck.

The Glass MenagerieChicagoSpring 2009

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of The Glass Menagerie directed by Janet Rodgers, and Chicago directed and choreographed by Patti D'Beck.

Ragtime ConcertOctober 2008

Mixing sound for Stage 1's inaugural concert production of Ragtime directed by Chase Kniffen, starring Brett Ambler, Jan Guarino, Michael Hawke, Lillie Izo, Richard Koch, Robyn O'Neill, James Opher, Eric Pastore, Mark Persinger, Desiree Roots, Jerold Solomon, Christopher Stewart, and Debra Wagoner.

A Raisin In The SunShadow PlayFall 2008

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of A Raisin In The Sun directed by Jennifer Nelson, and Shadow Play written and directed by David Leong, Gary Hopper, and Leland Faulkner.

Into the WoodsJune - August 2007

Mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of Into the Woods directed by Robin Arthur, starring Rachel Abrams, Ford Flannagan, Audra Honaker, Rita Markova, Robyn O'Neill, and Steve Perigard.

The Wizard of OzApril - May 2007

Designing and mixing sound for Theatre IV's hallmark production of The Wizard of Oz directed by Jan Guarino, starring Gordon Bass, Alia Bisharat, Richard Koch, Christopher Stewart, Debra Wagoner, and Scott Wichmann.

Smokey Joe's CafeWhen You Comin' Back Red Ryder?Spring 2007

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of When You Comin' Back Red Ryder? directed by Gary Hopper, and Smokey Joe's Cafe directed by Patti D'Beck.

MameNovember - January 2007

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of Mame directed by K Strong, starring Robin Arthur, Kathy Halenda, Michael Hawke, Chase Kniffen, and Amy Prothro.

MedeaThe NerdFall 2006

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of The Nerd directed by Drew Fracher, and Medea directed by Heather Davies.

The Full MontyJune - August 2006

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of The Full Monty directed by Steve Perigard, starring Jay Lusteck, Janine Russo, Harrison White, and David Winning.

Disney's Beauty and the BeastApril - May 2006

Designing and mixing sound for Theatre IV's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast directed by Robin Arthur, starring Cathy Motley-Fitch, Andy Nagraj, and Matt Polson.

The Three SistersA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumSpring 2006

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of The Three Sisters directed by Casey Biggs, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum directed by Gary Hopper.

You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownDecember 2005

Designing and mixing sound for Theatre IV's production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown directed by Chase Kniffen, starring Richard Koch, Robyn O'Neill, Steve Perigard, Susan Sanford, and Jerold Solomon.

Wait Until DarkShakespeare in HollywoodFall 2005

Mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of Wait Until Dark directed by Barry Bell, and Shakespeare in Hollywood directed by BT McNicholl.

Anything GoesJune - August 2005

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of Cole Porter's Anything Goes directed by Bruce Miller, starring Larry Cook, Heather Fox, Robyn O'Neill, and Derek Phipps.

MetamorphosesThe Civil WarSpring 2005

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of Metamorphoses directed by Ron Nakahara, and The Civil War directed by Patti D'Beck and David Leong.

A Christmas CarolDecember 2004

Designing and mixing sound for Theatre IV's classic Richmond holiday production of A Christmas Carol directed by Nancy Cates.

Picasso at the Lapin AgileBig Love Fall 2004

Teaching classes, mentoring student designers and designing sound, respectively, for VCU productions of Picasso at the Lapin Agile directed by Barry Bell, and Big Love directed by Gary Hopper.

Where's Charley?June - August 2004

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of Where's Charley? directed by Jan Guarino, starring Clifton Duncan, Heather Fox, Scott Wichmann, and Tamia Zulueta.

Sing Down the MoonApril - May 2004

Designing and mixing sound for Theatre IV's production of Sing Down the Moon directed by Steve Perigard, a musical celebration of Appalachian wonder tales.

Mad ForestBreath, BoomSpring 2004

Teaching classes and mentoring student sound designers for VCU productions of Breath, Boom directed by Michelle Shay, and Mad Forest directed by Janet Rodgers.

The DeadNovember - January 2004

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of James Joyce's The Dead directed by Steve Perigard, starring Kelly Kennedy and Jack Parrish.

Annie Get Your GunJune - August 2003

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun directed by Bruce Miller, starring Robyn O'Neill and Russell Rowland.

The Song of MulanMarch - May 2003

Designing and mixing sound for Theatre IV's production of Paul Deiss's The Song of Mulan directed by Susan Sanford, starring Lumumba Watson and Tamia Zulueta.

The 1940's Radio HourNovember - January 2003

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of The 1940's Radio Hour directed by Susan Sanford, starring Samantha Brannon, Larry Cook, Shantell Dunnaville, Ford Flannagan, Audra Honaker, Chase Kniffen, Joe Pabst, Matt Shofner, Shannon Watson, and Scott Wichmann.

Olympus On My MindJune - August 2002

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of Olympus On My Mind directed by K Strong, starring Susan Sanford, Jerold Solomon, Sara Sommers, Richard Travis, and Scott Wichmann.

Italian American ReconciliationAugust - September 2001

Designing lighting for Barksdale Theatre's production of Italian American Reconciliation directed by David Bridgewater, starring Fred Iacovo, Jacqueline Jones, BJ Kocen, Katie McCall, and Janine Russo.

They're Playing Our SongJune - August 2001

Designing and mixing sound for Barksdale Theatre's production of They're Playing Our Song directed by Jan Guarino, starring Robyn O'Neill and Steve Perigard.