Nathan Shelton is a trained highly-skilled performing artist with over thirty years of experience.
Originally from southwest Missouri, Nathan grew up in the theatre and started working professionally at the age of ten. He went on to attend Missouri State University, where he studied toward a BFA in Acting. He is a proud union member of both SAG-AFTRA and AEA.
Nathan continues to work across the country as an actor, writer, director, and designer. He also serves as a private coach, script doctor, and offers workshops in acting, directing, & SFX Makeup Design.
Nathan recently had the honor of serving as a full time faculty member of Northwestern University’s prestigious Cherubs NHSI Film Institute, where he had the opportunity to work alongside many outstanding filmmakers, mentoring immensely talented students from all over the world.
Nathan tries to stay as busy as possible. Between balancing regular auditions, shoots, rehearsals, and family time, Nathan consistently works to develop new scripts, projects, and horrific art with his company, ARCANE.
Nathan recently starred in a National Online & Streaming Commercial for INSINKERATOR, opposite Wanda Sykes!
Nathan is currently in rehearsals for SCT's upcoming production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK at the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Springfield, MO. Nathan co-stars in this thrilling stage adaptation of the classic novel with longtime friend and fellow Arcane Production team member, Heath Hillhouse. This play has a limited two-week run from October 18th-27th 2024.
Films, videos, & web series created by Nathan Shelton and the creatives of Arcane Productions.
Podcasts & Audio productions from Nathan Shelton and the devious minds at Arcane.
Stage productions directed and designed by Nathan Shelton with Arcane Productions
ARCANE Creations by SFX Makeup Designer & Monster-Maker, Nathan Shelton. *hand-made unique one-of-a-kind collectables.
YELLOW is an award-winning Sci-Fi short film from director, Ryan Piotrowski, and writer, Nathan Shelton. Winner of "BEST SCI-FI FILM" - SATO48 (2022)
Nathan's internationally acclaimed web series was honored to have been nominated for 7 awards in Italy's Bilbao Web Fest, including Best Web Series and Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror.
Nathan's internationally acclaimed web series was nominated for BEST HORROR in the Vancouver Web Fest, and won the Peoples Choice Award at Melbourne Web Fest in Australia.
Nathan's internationally acclaimed web series was honored to have been nominated for 4 awards in the Miami Web Fest, including Best Horror.
Nathan's short play, Tinker Toys, won the Critic's Choice Award at the 2005 Samuel French Short Play Festival in NYC.
