REVIEWS

WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING:

“Yeah, that’s what I like to see! That’s the kind of acting I want! Yeah! Great job!” - Director/Producer Christopher Chulack yelling after John as he walked out of the audition for ER. John booked the role.

“John was brilliant. Reminded me of John Cusak and Edward Norton.” - Director Pavel Cerny - On booking John in his critically acclaimed run of the play, Nathan the Wise.

“You should give Russell Crowe a run for his money….You have more emotional life than I have ever seen…You are going to win your academy awards from good old, solid, American acting.” - Acting Teacher Cameron Thor on John’s work in his master class.

“John is an excellent actor. I highly recommend him…” - Casting Director Rick Montgomery (Something About Mary, & many many more) - Cast John in Overnight Delivery.

“You booked this role because your acting was the best of all we had seen.” - Director/Writer Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine) -After seeing over 400 actors in NY, Chicago and LA and booking John in his Award Winning Coke Commercial.

“What a gem of an actor… grounded and such a good actor. …relaxed, brought depth and commitment…” - Director/Writer Barbara Daoust - On booking John in her film, Letting Go.

“Awesome. We cast such a talented professional and all around sweet guy as our lead. John’s doing such an amazing job, that I can’t imagine having gotten any luckier.” - Producer Susana Ines Fattorini - On John’s work Starring in her film, Nice Guy Syndrome

CRITICS AND AUDIENCES RAVE FOR JOHN’S WORK:

Premiere of Loveswell, Written and Performed by John Fortson:

"A MUST! for anyone in a relationship. John's acting and writing is charming, witty and pure genius!” - Grace Lewitt

Recommended!!

“…terrific portrayal of love and marriage. …it’s a great show full of funny monologues with poignant moments that showcase Fortson’s versatility as an actor. I recommend this show!” - Elizabeth Lopez, reviewplays.com

“…John Fortson portrays so vividly -- and amusingly - a range of characters -- those in his life that he loves best -- that I felt I came to know them." - Mary Fischer (Oprah Magazine, GQ)

"...intimate, hilarious, thought provoking...” - Glendale News Press

Loveswell Rides Romantic Waves
"Fortson is an excellent mimic; capturing the emotional essence of each person. …fine pacing that benefits from Fortson's good timing and energy..." - Tolucan Times

"With his perfect surfer body, John enacts the joyous, exhilarating dance of surfing." - Entertainment Today

“…a man with a unique gift…”

"I saw in his acting a man with a unique gift, with a depth and ability to express raw emotions and take the audience on the journey… As a woman I came away with the power we each have in relationships to build up or tear down. I have seen your play twice and came away with a deeper meaning and will see it again. Thank you John for sharing your gift with so many...” - Sandra Goff

"...truly impressive...”

John Fortson's solo-performance play "Loveswell" explores a surfer's struggle to balance the demands of his marriage with his love for waves, but what is truly impressive about the play is how honestly and bravely he addresses this material. The typical stereotypes we associate both with surfers and with marriages are thrown out the window. Instead, Fortson insists on 100% authenticity in his approach. The result is an experience that raises all sorts of important questions about love, and even gives us a glimpse of the possibilities Mother Nature offers us in our search for a meaningful life. - Scott Grusky, SunsetSurf.com

West Coast Premiere of the new play Sebastian and the Tattooed Love Librarian:

“The director elicits strong performances, with Fortson particularly empathetic as the frustrated yet ever-patient Freddy.” – Frontier Magazine

“John Fortson comes across as refreshingly honest and real.” – Tolucan Times

“John Fortson is perfect… presenting a totally natural character that any sane woman would give her eye-teeth for… he’s intelligent, accepting, persistent and honest.” – Robert Axelrod-NoHo Arts District Online Magazine

“I really liked John’s portrayal. He was lovely and sweet, I really believed him. He made the shocking choice to play the entire confrontation in the second act with a great deal of tenderness. This made a profound difference in establishing his character and the fact that he does love her. He actually had his arms around her, and he’s holding her as he says these terrible things to her. It was devastating. I wish I had thought to go that way in my first production.” – Playwright Debra Nathans - Published online about John’s performance in her original play, Sebastian and the Tattooed Love Librarian

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