One of the things we enjoy most about Scottsdale Book Festival is bringing together creative people whose work spans multiple disciplines, and Anne Johnstonbrown is a perfect example. With a career that has taken her from theatre stages and recording studios to film sets, classrooms, and bookshelves, Anne has spent decades building a body of work that reaches audiences in many different ways.
As an author, Anne has written books across several genres, including children's literature, fiction, and non-fiction. Readers may recognize titles such as The 10 Commandments of Theater and True to archeType: A Guide to Characterization in Comedy, both published by Smith & Kraus and widely known within the theatre arts community. Her creative interests also extend into storytelling through film, music, and audio production, making her one of the festival's most versatile participants.
Visitors to Scottsdale Book Festival 2027 will have the opportunity to meet Anne, learn more about her books and creative projects, and hear firsthand about a career that has successfully crossed the boundaries of literature, theatre, performance, and media production.
About Anne Johnstonbrown
Anne Johnstonbrown is an actor, filmmaker, musician and voiceover artist. She has a Master's Degree in Theatre Arts and has worked as an Adjunct Professor of Theatre Arts at several Southern California universities, including The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles where she taught Acting, Auditioning and the Business of Acting.
As an internationally-renown songwriter, Anne's music can be heard worldwide, from Canada to Africa, on radio and beyond. She is also the author of several books of varying genres, including children’s (Adventures at Pleasant Grove) and mainstream fiction and non-fiction. Her most celebrated works are The 10 Commandments of Theater and True to archeType: A Guide to Characterization in Comedy, both published by Smith & Kraus, the world’s largest publisher of theatre arts books.
Over the past 30 years, Anne has enjoyed an illustrious career on the stage. For 15 years, she was a member of comedian Fred Willard's comedy troupe, The MoHos, and she has also worked closely with actor and director Ted Lange. As an Equity actor, Anne appeared on the famed Dolby Theatre stage as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has toured the United States with other national productions.
Anne is an award-winning audiobook producer. In 2013, Audible awarded her Narrator of the Year, and she has released nearly 100 published projects over the past decade, many of which are works by New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. She also has a career in the commercial voiceover industry and hosts a podcast, The Actors Guide, where she interviews industry professionals and shares advice for aspiring performers.
Anne has a heart for the homeless and has spent much of the past decade working with residents of Skid Row in Los Angeles. Her book, My Name's Lyman, chronicles the life of a homeless man and the different paths his life might have taken had different choices been made. The book later became a successful musical production in Los Angeles and inspired a series of award-winning short films.
Today, Anne splits her time between her homes in Las Vegas and Sedona. When she's not creating, she enjoys running, bowling, and spending time with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Tessie.
Visit Anne Johnstonbrown at Scottsdale Book Festival 2027
Whether your interests include books, theatre, filmmaking, voice acting, music, or storytelling in any form, Anne Johnstonbrown brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience across the creative arts. Be sure to stop by her booth during Scottsdale Book Festival 2027 to discover her work and learn more about the many creative paths that have shaped her remarkable career.
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Author Website: www.ajbprods.com/books