Recent work

The Mastermind (Officer Adams - uncr) dir. Kelly Reichardt. More info: The Mastermind (2025) - IMDb

Dial M for Murder (Lesgate) at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

A Christmas Carol (Solicitor, ensemble) at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Discovering Joy in the Moment: Improv for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers (Co-instructor) Facilitated through UC Cancer Center Survivorship and Supportive Services at Cancer Support Community of Blue Ash

Hi, I’m Justin.

I’m glad you’re here.

I’m an actor, director, and teaching artist based in Cincinnati. I moved to Ohio in 2006 and worked on Shakespeare and the classics for 18 years. I’ve performed at each Equity theatre in the region. I’m proud that every theater I’ve performed at has invited me back for another project.

While most of my work has come from performing onstage, I’ve also served as a Company Manager, an AEA Stage Manager, Production Manager, touring actor, teaching artist, and long-term substitute high school Theatre and Acting teacher. In 2018, I co-created a program titled “Shakespeare for Veterans” at the Ft. Thomas, Kentucky VA Health Center. In 2023, I developed a mythology-based interactive game show for kids called “Mr. Myth and the Breakfast of Champions.”

My artistic satisfaction comes from telling stories that remind the audience and the artists of our shared humanity and by doing all I can to provide access to creative freedom for all. My artistic intention is to embrace a sense of play in all I do.

When I’m not at the theater, I love playing catch, playing board games, playing in my garden, playing in my kayak on the river, and playing with Birdie, our energetic beagle and our three cats: Leslie Knope, Ann Perkins, and Mabel. I’m happily married to and constantly proud of my lovely wife Maggie Lou Rader.

Thanks for visiting. Let’s play!