the pigeon. at The Strides Collective

Jonathan is a queer theatre artist from the Greater Philadelphia Area. After receiving his BA in Journalism and Professional Writing at The College of New Jersey, he completed the rigorous Arden Professional Apprentice Program at Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia. Jonathan's work as a freelance director has been featured on stages throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Select directing credits include: Sweeny Todd, If/Then, Funny Girl, Proof, Rent, and The Heiress. As a playwright, his work has been produced with The Strides Collective, Frigid NY, Revolution Shakespeare, Jersey Fringe Festival, The College of New Jersey, Langhorne Players, The Ritz Theatre Company, and The Venice Island Performing Arts Center. Jonathan's plays highlight the modern queer experience, emphasizing that our shared humanity transcends our differences. He is a proud member of The Dramatist Guild and The Foundry, a three-year play development program based in Philadelphia. jonathanedmondson.com