11-Year Old John Gibbons from Stoughton in ‘A Christmas Story’

Stoughton, MA (October 20, 2021) – The Conservatory School for the Performing Arts (CSPA) is excited to announce one of its students, 11-year old Stoughton resident, John Gibbons, has landed the lead role of Ralphie in the Tuachan Center for the Arts production of ‘A Christmas Story’ in Utah. The show will run from November 27 – December 22, 2021 and John will leave for Utah to start rehearsals at the end of October.

“I approached John’s mother at one of our showcases in 2019 to let her know the potential I was seeing in John, and how he had what it takes to be in the national spotlight for dance and theatre arts,” said Erika Frank, Owner of The Conservatory School for the Performing Arts. “John really lit up the stage at our annual spring showcase and I was impressed by the passion he exuded in his performance and all of his routines. He focused on training, worked his way up into our prestigious Pre-Professional Dance & Musical Theatre Programs, and ultimately represented our school at the New York City Dance Alliance Nationals in Orlando, Florida as one of the Junior Male National Outstanding Dancers.”

John has been a student of the CSPA Pre-Professional Duel Program (Pre-Pro Musical Theatre & Dance) for nearly two seasons. John started his training at the CSPA in 2018 as a recreational musical theatre student in the recreational showbiz kids musical theatre class and in additional complementary recreational dance classes. In August 2021, Erika brought in guest teachers to work with The Conservatory School’s Broadway Experience Summer Students. Child Agent Chase Renouf from Clear Talent Group NYC was instrumental in the process of John being scouted for the role of Ralphie.

The Conservatory School for the Performing Arts made news in September 2019 when another one of its students, Stella Cobb, had landed the role of Young Anna in the North American Touring theatrical production of FROZEN by Disney Theatrical Productions. For more information on The Conservatory School, please visit www.theconservatoryschool.com.

About The Conservatory:

The Conservatory School for the Performing Arts, LLC is dedicated to the enrichment of students who are diversified in ages and levels. The Conservatory School is designed to provide students with proper educational curriculums to succeed both on and off the stage. The departments of education include; Dance, Musical Theatre, and Modeling for recreational, intensive, and pre-professional levels. We instill the self-confidence and poise that develops our students into both well-rounded performers and individuals. The Conservatory School for the Performing Arts is committed to sharing our knowledge and passion to students and throughout the community. Our goal is to Motivate (through passion), Inspire (through innovation) and Create (through experience). The Conservatory School for the Performing Arts, LLC is affiliated with Kennedy Talent Management that is based out of New York who holds annual classes, lectures and auditions at CSPA to seek talent for professional work. For more information, please visit www.theconservatoryschool.com. Follow us on Instagram at @theconservatoryschool and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theconservatoryschool.