John “J.J.” Johnston

Dungeon Master & CEO, To Be or RPG

(he/him) As printed on a mug gifted to him by one of his DnD players, J.J. is known as “The World’s Okayest Dungeon Master.” He’s been slinging dice in a wide variety of role playing and tabletop games for more than 30 years – right about the same time he started on his journey to the professional stage. After graduating with a couple of degrees from Boston College and the Catholic University of America, he performed on stage and screen from New York City to Washington D.C. to Houston and even a few points in between. After returning to his hometown of Houston in 2007, he founded the Classical Theatre Company – the only professional theatre company in the State of Texas that solely produces year-round classical drama. During his tenure as Executive Artistic Director, CTC has been nominated for, and won, a number of awards including being only one of seven first-time winners of the prestigious National Theatre Company Grant Award by the American Theatre Wing in 2016. J.J. is greatly looking forward to bringing his two worlds – theatre and role-playing games – crashing together in what is sure to be one of the okayest experiences anyone has ever experienced.

You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @johnstjh.