Born in Bakersfield, CA and raised in the Sierra Nevada, Justin has worked extensively in theatre and film as an actor, director, producer, and theatre educator for over twenty years. He studied directing at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, England, and received his M.F.A. in Acting from the Professional Theatre Training Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
His work as an actor and director has been seen at regional theatres across the United States, and his film and television work has spanned the globe.
In the Monterey area, Justin has worked for Pacific Repertory Theatre, The Western Stage, and the former MPC Theatre Company.
He is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, Actor’s Equity Association, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (associate member), serves on the Advisory Board of Live Arts Santa Fe, and is a visiting instructor of acting and Shakespeare in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas, Austin.
Justin holds a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the theatre, and founded New Canon Theatre to be an engine of social/artistic change. He believes in New Canon’s mission as a community-oriented professional theatre, dedicated to re-conceiving traditional notions of theatrical performance and education.
When he’s not working, Justin is an avid painter, as well as a hiker, backpacker, and rock climber. He splits his time between California, New Mexico, and Austin, TX.
jgordon@newcanontheatre.org