While there, Mayson also worked with distinguished guest artists on auditioned pieces, including Broadway director Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical; Chicken and Biscuits), and Broadway performer and composer Douglas Llyons (Beautiful; The Book of Mormon; Chicken and Biscuits), developing his talents as a performer. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, with the highest grade point average in his class (4.0). Mayson has performed in notable, award-winning material before and after his training. He has been seen across the US performing to sold out houses as one of the public faces of the 1st National tour of Cocomelon Live! JJ’s Journey, playing the leading role of Dad. Cocomelon is currently the largest children’s brand in the world, valued at approximately $790 million in 2021. His work has also been seen internationally, after appearing on-screen in Running By and YourOwn, both of which were official selections in individually over five film festivals, including the world renowned TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world. A consistently working artist, Mayson can be seen in School House Theatre’s production of A Number in March of 2023 as part of their Pandemic Players series, where audiences have the opportunity to see Broadway actors perform lightly rehearsed versions of lesser-known plays.
Mayson has been consistently awarded for his artistic skill and achievements. In 2018, he won 1st place in Chamber music section of Canada’s National Music Festival as part of the Fiearro Quartet, marking him as one of Canada’s best young musicians. He has also been the multiple time recipient of the Prince Edward Art’s Scholarship, an application scholarship based on artistic merit, as well as receiving the Clarence Straight Award, Peter Bergstrom Scholarship, and Jane Woods Werly ’27 Endowed Scholarship for his artistic achievements at Ithaca College. Mayson is a member of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, and has advanced degrees in tap dancing from the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers, as well as advanced violin/viola/piano performance and theory degrees from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Mayson is originally from Regina, Canada. A photo of his first ever performance is show below (Sleeping Beauty - Gargoyle furthest to the right).
Mayson Sonntag is an NYC based actor, musician, singer, and dancer. He is known for the role of "Dad" on the 1st National tour "Cocomelon Live! JJ's Journey" as well as appearing as leading roles in Running By and YourOwn. An AFM member, and plays viola, violin, piano, and guitar. Having graduated from Ithaca College in May '22, Mayson has appeared on both the stage and screen, and has performed in several acclaimed short films. He is passionate about collaborating with artists of a variety of different backgrounds to tell new, unique stories.
Training from a young age, Mayson has learned from and worked with prestigious arts in a variety of fields. After becoming the youngest member of Regina’s premiere professional orchestra while still in high school, Mayson was accepted into the extremely exclusive Ithaca College Musical Theatre Program, recognized as one of the top 10 theatre programs in the entire US with an acceptance rate of under 1.5%. While attending, Mayson worked with faculty at the top of their field, including Broadway music director Jeff Theiss (The Band’s Visit), and award-winning actor Marc Gomes (Film/TV – Criminal Minds, Dexter, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven).
Mayson’s Monthly Recommendations
Book:
Ready Player One
I was way behind on reading this. I watched the movie few years ago, then again this summer. After both watches, I loved it. So I thought it was probably time to give this a read. WOW does it blow the film out of the water. Maybe it’s because I loved the plot so much more, but for me this book is a 5/5. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. Great for a nerdy speed read, and (obviously) loaded with easter eggs for the eagle eyed.
Song:
As It Was
You’ve probably already heard it, but I thought the top song on my Spotify Wrapped deserved a spot on here. It’s gotten me through a lot of late night bus rides on the tour I’m on. I didn’t love my first listen through the whole album, but I’ve grown to love it.
Movie:
Moneyball
I don’t like, or follow, baseball. This movie still made me feel so many things. Brad Pitt’s scene with his daughter in the guitar shop might be my #1 movie moment of all time. You’ll see what I mean. What this ASAP.