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Rhys Johnsonhe/him
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Height

182 cm


Hair

Brown/Blonde

Eyes

Blue


Age Range

25-35

Rhys Johnson

Rhys is a First Nations fulla. Born in Tasmania, he was raised on a sheep farm, Rhys grew up mastering both wool and skate parks – ultimately reaching a professional level in skateboarding. When he wasn’t on his board, he was catching waves, becoming a skilled surfer as well.

Upon completing his studies, Rhys hopped on his motorbike and blazed into Sydney, swapping his board for ballet shoes. Training in contemporary dance at Ev and Bow, he soon performed with Opera Australia in Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Faust and AIDA at the Sydney Opera House.

Since commencing at NIDA, he has been dramatically sharpening his acting skills. Whether he’s dancing, acting, skateboarding, or surfing, Rhys Johnson is living proof that you can take the boy out of Tasmania, but you can’t take Tasmania out of the boy!

NIDA Productions

Melchior
Spring Awakening

George Méliès, Thomas Edison, Lumière Brothers
Alice: Mother of Cinema

Frank
Balm in Gilead

Warwick Grant
Hibernation

Trigorin
The Seagull

Duke Senior, Charles
As You Like It

Henry Maison
Incognito

Gallery

Image credits
Image 1: Photography by Phil Erbacher
Image 2: Photography by Phil Erbacher
Image 3: Photography by Robert Miniter (DoP)
Image 4: Photography by Robert Miniter (DoP)