By Mark Ambrogi
Nathan Haston is truly a man for all art forms.
He can sing, dance, act, play instruments and write songs and books. What he enjoys most, he said is making people laugh.
“If I can be in things that can make people crack a smile, that sends waves of awesomeness through me,” Haston said. “So comedy is my favorite (of his acting roles).”
The 2014 Noblesville High School graduate, who is majoring in theater at Butler, appeared in a lead role as George Gibbs in Butler University’s “Our Town” in November.
“It’s more of a drama, but there are some comedy moments in it,” Haston said. “It was my first lead in a college show, and it was the hardest role I’ve ever done. ‘Our Town’ has nuances in every character, especially George and how he has to grow up and change through time. It was difficult to do but also extremely fun to do.”
Haston, who turns 20 in March, appeared as a lead in White River Ballet Company’s production of “Throughly Modern Millie” in 2009. He also did some tap dancing at the Ballerinas Academy of Dance in Noblesville.
Haston previously appeared in Butler’s world premiere of “The Water Carriers” in November 2014. It was written and directed by visiting theater artist Michael Williams.
“At Noblesville, I was more of band geek,” Haston said. “It was senior year when I switched my focus to acting.”
Haston had a small role in “A Night of Comedy at Noblesville High School.”
“That was my first school production,” Haston said. “I had been in dance shows over the years.”
Haston played alto saxophone in the high school band and continues to do so.
“I write my own music, play the piano and sing,” he said.
Haston has released a single he wrote on iTunes called “When the Goin’ Gets Tough.”
“I wrote the story when Robin Williams passed away,” he said. “I got to thinking as celebrities, everyone knows what is going on in their lives. But there are seven billon people that go through some tough times. There are some people that are dealing with the same thing Robin Williams did. So I thought why not write the song for everyone to help them through those days.”
Haston said 15 percent of the proceeds from the song will go to suicide prevention.
He has also been recording a role for animated character for a YouTube series called “The Travelers’ Troubles: The Dragon of Snowdonia.” In addition, Haston said he has written multiple novels and multiple screenplays.
