Justin Blanchard, Class of 1994

Lights! Camera! Action!

After hitting 42nd Street, Justin Blanchard (Class of 1994) made his debut in the award-winning ensemble cast of Journey’s End as 2nd Lieutenant Hibbert, which swept the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards for “best revival of a play” in 2007.

Justin has had exciting opportunities in theatre, film and television. He starred alongside Antonio Banderas in the pre-Broadway workshop of Zorba. Justin made his television debut as the dapper “Agent Mayhem” in “Law & Order: SVU.” He played Henry V on stage last summer and also completed a successful run in the role of his dreams as Hamlet in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

Justin credits San Antonio Academy for giving him an understanding of respect, duty and honor. He fondly recalls Mr. Moore’s English class and writing the life stories of residents at the Chandler Retirement Home. He advises SAA students that, “There’s no set path in life. Do what you love, and treat others the way you want to be treated.”