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Todd moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the late 80's working for BellSouth Advertising as a graphic artist. While working this full time job, he became involved in community theatre. First starting behind the scenes, he eventually got the nerve up to audition for a show. His first show was "Anything Goes." He actually tap danced in that show. From then on, he went to do more theatre and kept growing as a performer. Eventually, he started getting paid singing jobs. Being around other performers, he knew he had a lot to learn to grow as a performer. |
| A turning point in his life came in 1999. While still at the day job, he got cast in a show at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. It was called "Chess" which was directed by David Bell. He knew he had a tough decision to make - leave the secure, corporate day job or pursue a career as a performer. He decided to take the role and he jumped off the cliff. It was only a two-month contract, so he had no idea what he was going to do after that. He had also been singing with a cover band at that time, but with not enough gigs to sustain a living. | |
| In 2000, he was cast on his first cruise ship. This was a big deal for him, as he had never been away from home for so long (or out of the country!). Even with ship life and being away from friends and family, it was worth it. After working on six cruise ships, he has been literally around the world. Now, the only continent he has yet to conquer is Antarctica! | |
| Which leads him to now - 2005. He is currently touring with Elton John as a backup singer. He had the great privilege to record with the "Voice of Atlanta" choir on his (Elton's) CD "Peachtree Road" in 2004. Elton was so impressed with them that he wanted to take the choir out on the road with him. Could Todd have planned this? He thinks not. How could a boy who used to sit all alone his room listening to his idol, Elton John, end up touring with him? Life seems so random sometimes. |
