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| First and Last Name: | Ian Griffin |
| City: | Lansing, MI |
About Yourself:
| About You: | Ian’s relationship with acting started with his first stage appearance at age 6. He spent his early years learning about stagecraft from his parents (both actors) and by the end of high school had already crewed and appeared in several community productions. Even in his teens, Ian impressed cast members and instructors alike with his versatility, dedication and focus – whether set building, light hanging, running tech, or performing. Upon graduating Ian immediately spent the next 2 years in the Studio Theatre program at LCC, continuing to earn high marks for his analysis & performance skills in class while working at the scene shop and continuing to involve himself in local area productions. This led to his first leading roles in ‘Arcadia’ and ‘I Hate Hamlet’, where Ian discovered a passion for stage combat. Together with a few other friends he went on to co-found ‘Art of Combat’, a theatrical combat company specializing in historical authenticity and western martial arts. Throughout the following years his performance work has gone on to garner several local accolades; most notably for his roles in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (Best Actor) and ‘The Substance of Fire’ (Best Supporting). Since completing the Studio program Ian continues to actively seek new ways to challenge himself in his craft, as well as branching out into film work; his most recent projects include choreographing the climactic final confrontation in the upcoming feature ‘Ashes of Eden’ and a lead role in ‘Flowers, Song & Love Gone Wrong’ – 3rd Place Winner of the Capital City Film Festival’s Fortnight Film Contest. Whether serving as actor, fight director, or crew, Ian has a reputation for his rapport with co-workers, attention to detail, ability to take direction, and outstanding work ethic. |