Christoff Lundgren is playing John Jones!
Hi Christoff, tell us about your character in The Realistic Joneses:
John is someone who uses humour as a crutch and jokes his way through life in order to avoid confrontation, both with others and his own feelings. Hits a little close to home to a fella who’s first email address as a teenager was washedupjokester.
What is your background in theatre?
I attended Red Deer college directly out of high school, taking first the Theatre Studies program and then the Motion Picture Arts degree where I wrote, produced and acted in the program’s first feature length film, Demento. After that I lived for years in Vancouver, appearing in principal roles on shows such as Supernatural, The Flash, The Midnight Club, Red Widow, Package Deal and Continuum. Some favourite theatre credits are: Red Light Winter, Tape, Some Girls and The Importance of Being Earnest. I am also a comedian and one half of the sketch duo The Strapping Young Lads.
What brought you out for The Realistic Joneses?
After a couple live performance-less years, I was and am very eager and excited to get back on stage. Then I found myself laughing out loud at the audition sides, which sealed the ol’ deal.
What are you enjoying the most about working on this show so far?
Working with a great ensemble cast, director and team. Also the opportunity to play a character that has such a comedic side but also a very lonely and dramatic one.
Why do you think people should come see The Realistic Joneses at the Walterdale?
A wonderful script that is sure to make you laugh, but also think and feel. Also to see the fantastic performances by my costars and the always solid technical work done by the Walterdale team! But seriously, the script has the accessible laughs of a sitcom with many layers to delve into if you dare!
Who’s your favourite Celebrity Jones and why?
My favourite Joneses are obviously daytime tv legend Jenny Jones and David Robert Jones (Ziggy Stardust the Goblin King).