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Karena Johnson

Artistic Director & CEO at Hoxton Hall

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Karena Johnson, a seasoned artistic director and theatre professional, brings 17 years of experience in London, with expertise in directing, arts administration, and physical theatre, from various prominent institutions.

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Location

Greater London, England, United Kingdom, GB

Skills

Theatre
Performing Arts
Acting
Arts Administration
Art
Drama
Stage
Festivals
Physical Theatre
Musical Theatre
Directing
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$120.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Karena Johnson has 20+ years of experience in the theatre industry, with a strong background in directing and arts administration. She has held various senior roles at prominent theatres and companies in London. Considering her extensive experience and education from Royal Holloway and the University of Leicester, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $120. This is slightly lower than what I would expect for someone with similar experience in a larger city like New York or Los Angeles, but higher than what I would expect for someone with similar experience in a smaller city. However, given her strong background in theatre directing and arts administration, I think $120 is a reasonable estimate.

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Karena Johnson is a visionary artistic leader and accomplished theatre professional, renowned for her innovative productions and collaborative spirit. As Artistic Director & CEO of Hoxton Hall, she has spearheaded a new vision for this atmospheric Victorian Music Hall, fostering a platform for contemporary variety performance. Her extensive experience in theatre direction, artistic development, and business management has been showcased through her work with prominent companies, including Loud Talkin', The Broadway Barking, and Kushite Theatre Company. Johnson holds a Master’s Degree in Theatre Studies from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Psychology from the University of Leicester.

Experience

Hoxton Hall
- London, United Kingdom
- Artistic Director & CEO
  - Feb 2015 - Present
  - London, United Kingdom
  Deliver a new vision for this atmospheric Victorian Music Hall as a home for contemporary variety performance
Loud Talkin'
- London, United Kingdom
- Director
  - Jun 2007 - Present
  - London, United Kingdom
  Consultancy offering services in Artists Development, Theatre Direction ,Creative Producing, Programming, Buisness Development, project management PROJECTS:4 WOMEN - in development THE ROYAL DUCHESS SUPERSTORE by Jonny O’Neill, The Broadway & Half moon Theatre“...is one to watch, particularly if you enjoy a somewhat gritty drama with lashings of London life and some hefty social questions thrown into the mix” Bargin Theatre LandUNDERNEATH/ NOTHING AS SILENT AS SNOW by Karena Johnson and T.Melih Gorgun BLACK SEAS Festival, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania “…it is the empty centre of Europes,broken promises.. “ Dr Milija Gluhovic
The Broadway Barking
- London, United Kingdom
- CEO/ Artistic Director
  - Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
  - London, United Kingdom
Freelance
- Various
- Theatre Director/ Cultural Consultant
  - Jan 2007 - Sep 2009
  - Various
  Work Includes:WHOSE BLOOD by Alex Burger, (site specific) The Old Operating Theatre “... excellent performances... elevated beyond the ordinary” LondonistCROSSINGS by Julie McNamara DADA festival, Liverpool , Cochrane Theatre London FORTY by Angie Le Mar Hackney Empire “Production so sassy...you enjoy the ride” The TimesSAFE by David Hermenstien West Yorkshire Playhouse “brave piece of writing accentuated by stark staging…” Northern EchoSWEET YAM KISSES by Courttia Newland and Pat Cumper Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith “…production supplies honest emotion well packaged uplift …a serenade for people reaching out to each other” Metro “Must See in London” Washington PostTHE ODDEST COUPLE by Geoffrey Aymer Theatre Royal Stratford East “..slick energetic versatility.” Evening Standard
Contact Theatre
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Acting Artistic Director
  - Aug 2004 - Dec 2006
  - Manchester, United Kingdom
Kushite Theatre Company
- London, United Kingdom
- Artistic Director
  - Nov 1998 - Mar 2006
  - London, United Kingdom
  Work Included: VENGEANCE by Wayne Buchanan (National Tour) EMMA award nominated & Best production of New Nation Newspaper British Council Showcase Edinburgh, Bristol Old VicTHE FRONT ROOM by Jenny Davis (National Tour Bristol Old Vic “engaging story of high hopes and blind faith” Time OutUNDER THEIR INFLUENCE by Wayne Buchanan (National Tour)Tricycle Theatre ‘impressive, it will stay in the memory” audience member (Time Out Critics Choice)
Oval House
- London, United Kingdom
- Head of Theatre Programming
  - Oct 2000 - Jul 2005
  - London, United Kingdom
Theatre Royal Stratford East
- Associate Director
  - 1999 - 2000
Nottingham Playhouse
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Associate Producer
  - Jan 1999 - Aug 1999
  - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Education

1996 - 1997

Royal Holloway, University of London
Master’s Degree, Theatre Studies - Major Theatre Director

1996 - 1997
1992 - 1995

University of Leicester
Bachelor’s Degree, Drama and Psychology

1992 - 1995

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