About the Directors
Megan E. Sullivan
Meg is a director, choreographer, instructor, designer, and performer of theatre, music, and dance. Hailing from the ‘burbs of Detroit, she received a BME with honors (K-8 General Education, K-12 Music) from Central Michigan University while performing and working in the University Music and Theatre Departments. She served as performer and staff for Highlands Playhouse (Actor/Musician/Dancer, Box Office Manager, House Manager, Instructor of Children's Theatre) and Vision Studio of Performing Arts, Inc. (Artistic Director/CEO 2000-2004; Ballet Director 1996-2000; Instructor of Theatre, Music, and Dance) and began working as a freelance artist in Chicago in 2004.
Meg has worked in various genres and organizations in Chicago, such as Director, Choreographer, Production Manager, Stage Manager/Board Operator, Actor, Musician, Costume Designer, Properties Designer/Set Dresser, Sound Designer, Ensemble Member, and Associate Artistic Director (2005-2007) with BackStage Theatre Company; Managing/Marketing Director (2006-2007) and Instructor of voice, piano, musical theatre, and early-childhood music with Chicago Center School of Music; Director/Instructor of Ballet and Chorus with Chicago Public Schools; Director/Instructor of Musical Theatre for Francis W. Parker School- ParkerPLUS; Administrative Director/Assistant Principal and Admissions Coordinator at Lake Shore Schools; Cantor, Soloist, Catechist, and Youth Choir Director at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church; Choreographer/Vocal and Movement Coach/Instructor of Musical Theatre for University of Chicago Laboratory School- SummerLabOnStage; Director of Musical Theatre at St. Edward Catholic School. She continues to reflect on the training offered by wonderful artists and mentors such as Steve Berglund, Dr. Tim Connors, Dr. Rhona Justice-Malloy, Lynnae Lehfeldt, Dr. August W. Staub, Linda Talcott-Lee, Sam Williams, Ann Reinking (Theatre/Musical Theatre); Pat Salerno, Linda Giancaspro Palma, Bril Barrett, Lane Alexander, Susan Filipiak (Dance); Mary Kiesgen, Dr. Nina Nash-Robertson, Dr. Robert Mirshak, Cora Enman, J.Timothy Caldwell (Vocal); Pierre Toucheque, Patricia Willwerth, Dave Zerbe (Piano/Percussion); Barbara Conable (Alexander Technique); J.Timothy Caldwell (Dalcroze Eurhythmics). Organizations and honors include Alpha Psi Omega, American National Theater Honors Fraternity (Collegiate President and Vice-President), Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity for Women (Collegiate President and Vice-President; Alumnae Charter Member), Golden Key International Honour Society, American Choral Directors Association, and American Guild of Music.
Meg's favorite artistic experiences include directing Zombies from the Beyond with BSTC, performing CONNIE in Good News with Director August W. Staub, performing BEBE in A Chorus Line with Director/Choreographer Linda Talcott-Lee, and an intimate Master Class with Tony-award winning Ann Reinking. A passionate "life-long learner", she loves teaching and continuing self-growth in the performing arts. Meg is proud to share her work and life with her husband, Sean; daughter, Saoirse; and dog, Beau.
Meg is a director, choreographer, instructor, designer, and performer of theatre, music, and dance. Hailing from the ‘burbs of Detroit, she received a BME with honors (K-8 General Education, K-12 Music) from Central Michigan University while performing and working in the University Music and Theatre Departments. She served as performer and staff for Highlands Playhouse (Actor/Musician/Dancer, Box Office Manager, House Manager, Instructor of Children's Theatre) and Vision Studio of Performing Arts, Inc. (Artistic Director/CEO 2000-2004; Ballet Director 1996-2000; Instructor of Theatre, Music, and Dance) and began working as a freelance artist in Chicago in 2004.
Meg has worked in various genres and organizations in Chicago, such as Director, Choreographer, Production Manager, Stage Manager/Board Operator, Actor, Musician, Costume Designer, Properties Designer/Set Dresser, Sound Designer, Ensemble Member, and Associate Artistic Director (2005-2007) with BackStage Theatre Company; Managing/Marketing Director (2006-2007) and Instructor of voice, piano, musical theatre, and early-childhood music with Chicago Center School of Music; Director/Instructor of Ballet and Chorus with Chicago Public Schools; Director/Instructor of Musical Theatre for Francis W. Parker School- ParkerPLUS; Administrative Director/Assistant Principal and Admissions Coordinator at Lake Shore Schools; Cantor, Soloist, Catechist, and Youth Choir Director at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church; Choreographer/Vocal and Movement Coach/Instructor of Musical Theatre for University of Chicago Laboratory School- SummerLabOnStage; Director of Musical Theatre at St. Edward Catholic School. She continues to reflect on the training offered by wonderful artists and mentors such as Steve Berglund, Dr. Tim Connors, Dr. Rhona Justice-Malloy, Lynnae Lehfeldt, Dr. August W. Staub, Linda Talcott-Lee, Sam Williams, Ann Reinking (Theatre/Musical Theatre); Pat Salerno, Linda Giancaspro Palma, Bril Barrett, Lane Alexander, Susan Filipiak (Dance); Mary Kiesgen, Dr. Nina Nash-Robertson, Dr. Robert Mirshak, Cora Enman, J.Timothy Caldwell (Vocal); Pierre Toucheque, Patricia Willwerth, Dave Zerbe (Piano/Percussion); Barbara Conable (Alexander Technique); J.Timothy Caldwell (Dalcroze Eurhythmics). Organizations and honors include Alpha Psi Omega, American National Theater Honors Fraternity (Collegiate President and Vice-President), Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity for Women (Collegiate President and Vice-President; Alumnae Charter Member), Golden Key International Honour Society, American Choral Directors Association, and American Guild of Music.
Meg's favorite artistic experiences include directing Zombies from the Beyond with BSTC, performing CONNIE in Good News with Director August W. Staub, performing BEBE in A Chorus Line with Director/Choreographer Linda Talcott-Lee, and an intimate Master Class with Tony-award winning Ann Reinking. A passionate "life-long learner", she loves teaching and continuing self-growth in the performing arts. Meg is proud to share her work and life with her husband, Sean; daughter, Saoirse; and dog, Beau.
Sean Michael Sullivan
Sean is a performer, carpenter, stagehand, and instructor of theatre, music, and television. He hails from Ohio, where he earned a BA in theatre from The Ohio State University and performed and worked for Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama Theatre, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, and Porthouse Theatre. He began working in Chicago in 2002 and has held various roles in the performing arts.
Sean has appeared on stage in Chicago most recently as HARRY BROCK in Remy Bumppo's critically acclaimed production of Born Yesterday (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best Production - Midsize Theatre, 2017). Prior credits include: roles with Court Theatre in Man In The Ring (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best New Play, 2017); JOHNNY CASH in the Million Dollar Quartet, original Chicago cast (Tony Award Winning musical and Equity Jeff Award Nominated); Shattered Globe as HARLAN ‘MOUNTAIN’ McCLINTOCK in Requiem for a Heavyweight (Winner of 2 Equity Jeff Awards out of 7 nominations including Outstanding Actor in a Principle Role for his portrayal); Lifeline Theatre as M’LING in The Island of Dr. Moreau (Winner of 5 Non-Eqity Jeff Awards); Timeline Theatre as FLOYD in Fiorello! (Winner of 4 Non-Equity Jeff Awards) and as JOE in The Children’s Hour (Non-Equity Jeff Recommended); BackStage Theatre Company as HENRY ANTROBUS in The Skin of Our Teeth (Non-Equity Jeff Award Winning), as ROALD AMUNDSEN in Terra Nova (Non-Equity Jeff Recommended), and as McKYLE, the God of Electricity, in The Ruling Class (Chicago Reader - Critic's Choice, 2007). He can also be found playing his guitar and singing throughout the Chicagoland area as a founding member of the Blue-Irish-Folk-Grass band, One Of The Girls (www.oneofthegirls.net).
Sean’s television credits include a recurring role in the NBC/Dick Wolf Productions of- Chicago Fire and Chicago PD as BOMB SQUAD OFFICER (7 EPISODES TOTAL); FOX's 2019 series Proven Innocent (S1, E6 "Cinderhella Story" as CARTER LEOPOLD); NBC'S 2014 series- Crisis as CREEPY GUARD (8 EPISODES TOTAL, opposite Dermot Mulroney); FOX's series- Empire (2 EPISODES, opposite Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett); ABC/DISNEY's 2015 series- In An Instant (S1, E3 "Grizzly Attack" as JIM KNAPP ); STARZ's series- Boss (S2, E2 "Through and Through" as CHAPLAIN, opposite Kelsey Grammer); A&E's 2009 series- The Beast (S1, E10 "Tilt" as Anthony, opposite Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel); and also The Rosie Show (aired 12-6-11 as himself/FEATURED GUEST, opposite Rosie O’Donnell) on OWN. He's also appeared in commercials for Bud Light, McDonald's, and the Kentucky Lottery. You can view a few of his on-screen credits here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuPkD1u42hwxhkUlGDeqeQ/.
Sean also enjoys working as a freelance residential and commercial carpenter, as well as an experienced stagehand in both theatre and television. In the entertainment industry, he has worked for: Harpo Studios, Inc. (as head of stage crew for 2 seasons on The Oprah Winfrey Show on ABC, 2005-2010 ; The Rosie Show on OWN, 2010-2011; Wanda Sykes' Herlarious on OWN, 2013; Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Iyanla: Fix My Life, and Oprah's Life Class on OWN, 2013-14); Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. IATSE Local #2 (Rentals Manager/carpenter: 2002-present), Stage Mechanics Union Local #676 at Chicago Studio City (Betrayal on ABC in 2013), and Cinespace Studios (Empire on FOX in 2014). Sean was also an ensemble member with BackStage Theatre Company from 2004-2015, serving as an Actor, Master Carpenter, Scenic Designer, and Technical Supervisor.
Sean is a proud union member of the Actor’s Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He is represented exclusively by the Stewart Talent Agency. But Sean takes the most pride in having met and married SCSPA partner and best friend, Megan Sullivan.
Sean is a performer, carpenter, stagehand, and instructor of theatre, music, and television. He hails from Ohio, where he earned a BA in theatre from The Ohio State University and performed and worked for Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama Theatre, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, and Porthouse Theatre. He began working in Chicago in 2002 and has held various roles in the performing arts.
Sean has appeared on stage in Chicago most recently as HARRY BROCK in Remy Bumppo's critically acclaimed production of Born Yesterday (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best Production - Midsize Theatre, 2017). Prior credits include: roles with Court Theatre in Man In The Ring (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best New Play, 2017); JOHNNY CASH in the Million Dollar Quartet, original Chicago cast (Tony Award Winning musical and Equity Jeff Award Nominated); Shattered Globe as HARLAN ‘MOUNTAIN’ McCLINTOCK in Requiem for a Heavyweight (Winner of 2 Equity Jeff Awards out of 7 nominations including Outstanding Actor in a Principle Role for his portrayal); Lifeline Theatre as M’LING in The Island of Dr. Moreau (Winner of 5 Non-Eqity Jeff Awards); Timeline Theatre as FLOYD in Fiorello! (Winner of 4 Non-Equity Jeff Awards) and as JOE in The Children’s Hour (Non-Equity Jeff Recommended); BackStage Theatre Company as HENRY ANTROBUS in The Skin of Our Teeth (Non-Equity Jeff Award Winning), as ROALD AMUNDSEN in Terra Nova (Non-Equity Jeff Recommended), and as McKYLE, the God of Electricity, in The Ruling Class (Chicago Reader - Critic's Choice, 2007). He can also be found playing his guitar and singing throughout the Chicagoland area as a founding member of the Blue-Irish-Folk-Grass band, One Of The Girls (www.oneofthegirls.net).
Sean’s television credits include a recurring role in the NBC/Dick Wolf Productions of- Chicago Fire and Chicago PD as BOMB SQUAD OFFICER (7 EPISODES TOTAL); FOX's 2019 series Proven Innocent (S1, E6 "Cinderhella Story" as CARTER LEOPOLD); NBC'S 2014 series- Crisis as CREEPY GUARD (8 EPISODES TOTAL, opposite Dermot Mulroney); FOX's series- Empire (2 EPISODES, opposite Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett); ABC/DISNEY's 2015 series- In An Instant (S1, E3 "Grizzly Attack" as JIM KNAPP ); STARZ's series- Boss (S2, E2 "Through and Through" as CHAPLAIN, opposite Kelsey Grammer); A&E's 2009 series- The Beast (S1, E10 "Tilt" as Anthony, opposite Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel); and also The Rosie Show (aired 12-6-11 as himself/FEATURED GUEST, opposite Rosie O’Donnell) on OWN. He's also appeared in commercials for Bud Light, McDonald's, and the Kentucky Lottery. You can view a few of his on-screen credits here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuPkD1u42hwxhkUlGDeqeQ/.
Sean also enjoys working as a freelance residential and commercial carpenter, as well as an experienced stagehand in both theatre and television. In the entertainment industry, he has worked for: Harpo Studios, Inc. (as head of stage crew for 2 seasons on The Oprah Winfrey Show on ABC, 2005-2010 ; The Rosie Show on OWN, 2010-2011; Wanda Sykes' Herlarious on OWN, 2013; Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Iyanla: Fix My Life, and Oprah's Life Class on OWN, 2013-14); Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. IATSE Local #2 (Rentals Manager/carpenter: 2002-present), Stage Mechanics Union Local #676 at Chicago Studio City (Betrayal on ABC in 2013), and Cinespace Studios (Empire on FOX in 2014). Sean was also an ensemble member with BackStage Theatre Company from 2004-2015, serving as an Actor, Master Carpenter, Scenic Designer, and Technical Supervisor.
Sean is a proud union member of the Actor’s Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He is represented exclusively by the Stewart Talent Agency. But Sean takes the most pride in having met and married SCSPA partner and best friend, Megan Sullivan.
