Khary Jackson
Curriculum Manager – Theater Experiences
Contact Khary:
E-mail
612-876-3925
Khary Jackson is a writer, dancer, musician and youth worker. Originally from Detroit, he has worked in the Twin Cities since 2004. He has written a dozen plays, along with one screenplay, and released his first poetry book (2013). He’s currently working on a superhero fiction series, and conceptualizing a hip-hop/blues band project. Khary is excited to work with Project Success to inspire young people to seek the dreams they desire most.
Favorite musicians:
Sezen Aksu, Nina Simone, Yo-Yo Ma
If you had to pick a theme song that would play every time you entered the room, what would it be?
Portrait of Tracy by Jaco Pastorius
Favorite books:
Wild Seed by Octavia Butler, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
Favorite movies:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, In America, Amadeus
Favorite food:
Lasagna
Favorite quote:
“Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.”
–Matsuo Basho
Favorite subjects in school:
Creative writing/dance
Favorite theater experience:
Seeing a staged reading of a short play I wrote, with the actors so invested it felt like a professional production (after only 30 min of rehearsal) 😀
Your ultimate vacation destination:
I’ve never been to a hot spring.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation. Visiting my family/friends would be so inexpensive…
The most influential person in your life/favorite teacher or mentor:
Dr. Skoog, choir instructor from college
What you wanted to be when you grew up:
A famous actor, a professional wrestler, and a magician. (So the same thing, maybe?)