Jysten Atom

JYSTEN ATOM is excited to make their debut with OpenStage in The Minutes. An alum of Kent State University’s Musical Theatre program, they bring a diverse range of experiences to the stage. Jysten has worked with notable companies such as the Hangar Theatre Lab Company in Ithaca, Gorilla Tango Theatre in Chicago, and even played cello while portraying Sam Byck in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. Recent credits include Blues for an Alabama Sky (Dr. Sam Thomas) with Firehouse Theatre Company, Scrooge in Rouge (Charlie) with Wheat Ridge Theatre Company and The Little Mermaid (Sea Captain) at Miners Alley Playhouse. In addition to acting, Jysten contributes to Crisis Intervention Training, helping first responders, including police and firefighters, through role-playing scenarios to better serve their communities. Outside of performance, Jysten is a songwriter and game designer. They released their debut album, Enter Course: Side Pieces, in 2024.