STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY

An ensemble member since 2001, John joined Strawdog shortly after performing the role of Robert Sideway in Our Country's Good. The next show for John will be Talking It Over at Lifeline Theatre this January 2008 followed by Strawdog's new world premiere Old Town in the Spring. He has appeared in over seven shows at Strawdog- most notably Andre in Three Sisters, Marc Antony in Julius Caesar, Richard in Fuddy Mears, and most recently as Scotty in Marathon '33. Prior to working with Strawdog, he performed with Mike Dailey in About Face Theatre's inaugural production of Dream Boy at the old Eclipse Theatre space in Bucktown many years ago. He has also worked with the director Ned Mochel on several projects at Lifeline Theatre including the critically acclaimed productions of The Killer Angels, The Return of the King, and The Two Towers. Some other theatres around town that he has worked at include: Goodman, Court, Roadworks, Famous Door, National Jewish, Eclipse, Thunder Road, About Face, and many others. John has been lucky enough to appear in many commercials including a slew of national Nintendo spots for various sports games. He most recently shot a regional commercial for Friendly's where he played his first young dad. He also does some voice-over work around town. Television credits include two episodes of Prison Break. Film credits include Jack Slash and Nevel is the Devil. John holds a BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at Depaul University. In addition to being a member of the acting ensemble here at Strawdog, John also holds the position of Wellness Guru after graduating Class #115 from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy Cortiva in September 2007. He will be a licensed, certified, and practicing Massage Therapist as of January 2008.