ABOUT JEREMY
I am a seeker of experience, knowledge, and community. I believe theatre is a medium for healing on a societal level, not merely for entertainment or airing out dirty laundry.
A native of the Quad Cities, I began playing piano at age 7 and acting/singing at 9. I was incredibly fortunate to grow up in a vibrant theatre community, which allowed me to dive deep into the craft from a young age. I began music directing as a junior in high school, leading productions such as Next to Normal, Beauty and the Beast, and High School Musical. I continue to return to my alma mater to music direct and coach the students of Blue Devil Productions.
There was never any question that I would pursue a career in theatre. In 2022, I earned a BFA in Acting with a minor in Piano Performance from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Since graduating, I’ve worked as an actor, singer, dancer, pianist, music director, private coach, and teaching artist with companies across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Iowa, Georgia, and Florida, and have now happily landed in Chicago for the foreseeable future.
Outside of the arts, you can find me practicing my flow in a Yoga studio, throwing kettlebells around in a weight room, or doing a combination of both outdoors. I received my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2021 and began teaching in 2022. My practices in yoga, Tai Chi, and strength training help me build a healthy relationship with my body, and offer tools I pass on to my students. These somatic approaches help get them out of their heads and into the doing of the work.
My work, whether on stage, behind the keys, or in the classroom, is guided by the belief that storytelling can change lives. I’m committed to building a career that fuses artistry with service, and I’m always eager to connect, collaborate, and create with those who share a passion for expression and growth. Whether you’re a fellow artist, student, audience member, or my mom 😉 thank you for being along for the ride.
WHAT’S ON NOW
HEEL TURN
BY ERIC MATTHEW RICHARDSON
DIRECTED BY KAYLA MENZ
MUSIC DIRECTION BY YOURS TRULY
It's no stretch to compare wrestling and theatre. But this isn't about the goings on within the ring – those poor players who strut and fret their hours upon the stage. It's about the intersection of art and commerce. The structures of power that prey upon desperate artists, using and abusing them in a never-ending game of he-said, she-said. It's about co-opted social movements. It's about the normalization of crypto-fascism and the American theatre's complicity.
WHAT’S ON NEXT
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Playing the role of PHILEAS FOGG
Intrepid adventurer Phileas Fogg risks his reputation, his fortune and his very life when he wagers that he can circumnavigate the globe in a record-breaking 80 days! Accompanied by his loyal valet, Passepartout, he sets off by land, sea and air on a whirlwind odyssey across all seven continents. Facing perils ranging from typhoons to elephant stampedes to runaway trains, the resourceful duo perseveres. But as they rush to beat the clock, they face an even greater danger: a relentless detective in hot pursuit who believes that Fogg is a bank robber on the run!
Packed with hilarious situations and thrilling action, the race—and the chase—are on! Five actors portray 39 characters in this rollicking adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic tale, "Around the World in 80 Days!"
Come along on this unforgettable journey.