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Born and raised in New York, Jovani now calls Boise home, where he pursues his passion for acting and creating theater. Jovani is drawn to stories that spark conversation—ones that challenge perspectives and linger with audiences long after the curtain falls. He gravitates toward characters wrestling with internal conflicts, often the underdogs or the least expected, and brings presence and commitment to every role.
 

In addition to acting, Jovani is embracing new creative challenges—sound designer, producer, director, marketer, and web designer—fully immersing himself in the many facets of theater-making. Alongside his wife, he co-founded Little Branch, a theater company dedicated to thought-provoking, community-driven storytelling and creating meaningful connections both on and off the stage.
 

Jovani studied acting at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts and had the incredible opportunity to perform at Shakespeare’s Globe in London in As You Like It and Julius Caesar, where he also participated in a workshop with the brilliant Mark Rylance. One of his favorite roles was portraying Oscar in Sweat by Lynn Nottage. He has performed at Theater for the New City, Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Alley Repertory Theater, Boise Contemporary Theater, and The Spot.

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Selected Works

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Coming Up Next

Little Branch is excited to share that we successfully completed our inaugural production!

Honey Brown Eyes by Stefanie Zadravec was a meaningful debut for our company and resonated deeply with Boise's refugee community. In partnership with Alley Repertory Theater and with support from the Idaho Commission of the Arts and the Puffin Foundation, we brought this powerful story of the Bosnian war, survival, and resilience to the stage.

 

We're incredibly grateful to Alley Repertory Theater, Idaho Commission of the Arts, and the Puffin Foundation for making this possible. The story of two young men, once friends, connected forever by their love of music and the unimaginable horror of war, found its home with our audiences.
 

Now we're hard at work developing our second production! We're carefully selecting another show that will connect and resonate with audiences and our local community, continuing our mission to bring meaningful theater to Boise.
 

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