JOHNATHAN ZABAWA
Actor, singer, dancer and writer who has performed in feature films, television, commercials and theater. Johnathan has been a lead singer of multiple bands that have performed around the country. He began performing at a young age and has continued since his move to Los Angles in 2003. That same year, he began working for the iconic Debbie Reynolds, who gave him the greatest gift ever: an entertainers education of a lifetime! For the next 15 years, John was a major part of the world-famous Debbie Reynolds Studio in North Hollywood, CA, where he was fortunate to witness countless stars rehearse for their performances in acting, dancing, and music. He has worked with multiple stars, including Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Arthur Duncan, Catherine Hickland, and Annie Semler. In addition, he trained under the world-renowned acting coach and television executive, Darryl Hickman, as well as actor and acting coach Max Decker. In 2015, Johnathan was asked to start teaching, thereby passing on the knowledge he acquired from his unique career. He has focused on teaching since that time and enjoys witnessing his students grow and guiding them to flourish in the Industry.
Actor
Acting since the age of seven, Johnathan knew one thing: he wanted to be on stage and loved to act. Working as much as he could in his home state of Arkansas, Johnathan took a leap and moved to Los Angles in 2003. There he worked on films, T.V., commercials and stage. He worked with Legendary Acting coach Darryl Hickman, who later selected Johnathan out of many students to continue his legacy and teach his process to the new generation. Take a look at some of his work below...
Musician
With a love of music that started before he could walk, Johnathan has been writing and performing music since childhood. He has performed around the country as a lead singer. His songs have been on the radio and used both for commercial and political ads. Want to hear Johnathan? Click below...
acting Teacher and Owner of the Debbie Reynolds Studio
Working for the iconic Debbie Reynolds and her studio since 2003, Johnathan took over studio ownership after Debbie passed away, and has been teaching acting since 2014. Find out more info about the studio and classes below...
Dancer
Dancing with some of the most iconic dancers, Johnathan learned that to be a real performer, you must step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Check out some of his moves below...
Photography
Snapping Pictures since 2005, Johnathan was the head photographer for Hollywood motion pictures Museum. His work has been published in magazines, websites, and books. Take a look at some of his work below...
