Los Angeles-based, non-equity actor.
mostly consistent mastery in Shakespearean diction."
The Tempest - DreamLogics Theatreworks
Chicago, IL
"As director Wallace Tomkins, John Highberger
hits just the right note of pompous egotism in
his unflappable belief in his own infallibility."
Girlfriend - 20% Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
“Actors
John Highberger and...are especially adept. You can almost hear the
ticking of time in their remorseless and relentless delivery."
Best of the No Doze Dozen - Pyramid Productions Pittsburgh, PA
"The readers...and John Highberger are dignified and poignant, adding their touches of grace to the show." The Way We Live Now - Open Stage Theatre Pittsburgh, PA
"John Highberger is strong and quite moving as the dead son(s)." Perfect Ganesh - Open Stage Theatre Pittsburgh, PA
Biography
John Highberger has been acting since 1989. He moved to Chicago from his native Pittsburgh in late 2000 to pursue his passion in a larger market, and as of June 2017, he resides in Van Nuys, CA.
He took acting lessons at the Pittsburgh Playhouse (affiliated with Point Park University) for three years before striking out into the wonderful world of auditioning and performing!
Recently, he has added Improv, Stand Up, Film and On Camera classes to his roster. He has also performed in two original puppet shows (a TUTA Theatre lab and a Chicago Mammals Theatre late-night show).
Whether it is a character that has been done many times, or a role from an original work, he loves to bring that person to life and share it with an audience.
Currently, he is pursuing more film work, but continues to audition for theatrical productions as well. He likes the balance between being able to say, "CUT" and the thrill of a live performance. They require different skill sets and he embraces the challenges that each may bring.
More Reviews
"The protaganist, Dr. Jekyll (John Highberger), is a stereotypical repressed Victorian who unleashes his feminine self in the form of Mrs. Hyde (Tony _) whom he outwardly despises and subconsciously longs to embrace. The two actors do a good job of being each other's twisted image."
Mrs. Hyde and the Case of the Gaslight Buggerings - Even & Odd Theatricals - Chicago, IL
"The John Highberger pairing is spirited and funny." NoDoze Dozen - Pyramid Productions - Pittsburgh, PA
"The director elicits emotionally credible monologues from his first-rate cast...John Highberger's high-spirited Michael brings joy up to his end...and beyond! Something of a stereotype, the charming Highberger keeps us interested."
"and John Highberger makes us care about his character." Dear Jennifer - New Voices - Pittsburgh, PA
"Moby Dick generates chuckles, mainly from the setting...and John Highberger's squinting, straw-skirted Queequeg."
"Henry the Tenth (part seven)...saves the best for last, inspiring the cast to its best work, especially...and John Highberger as the pretender to the throne." The Coarse Actors Show - Carlow College - Pittsburgh, PA
Particularly effective are...and John Highberger's prosecutor, played with pit-bull doggedness."
"The cast features a solid group of actors. John Highberger's Lt. Commander Challee is all incisive and jowly solemnity."
The Caine Mutiny Court Martial - Red Barn Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
"John Highberger and...are solid support."
City on a Hill - Upstairs Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA