Jim Christian

Jim Christian is an award-winning playwright, director, and choreographer whose works have been presented throughout the United States, at venues including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Pioneer Theatre Company. He is a Professor Emeritus from Weber State University and has also served on the faculties of San Diego State University and Eastern Kentucky University. His directing and choreographing credits include the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah Opera, Arizona Broadway Theatre, La Jolla Stage Company, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Lyric Repertory Theatre, and the Utah Symphony. His original works include Pirated!, Sleepy Hollow, Five Carols for Christmas, JingleJacks, and The Plain Princess. His awards include the Michael Kanin Playwriting Award for Best Musical, Utah’s Best of State (University Professor), Weber State University’s Presidential Distinguished Professor Award, and the Rodney H. Brady Master Teacher Award.