About the Directors
Megan E. Sullivan
Meg is a director, choreographer, instructor, designer, and performer of theatre, music, and dance. A passionate "life-long learner", she loves teaching and continuing self-growth. As both an artist and an educator, she remains active in many aspects and organizations in the performing arts. Meg is a singer, pianist, percussionist, dancer, and actor. Additionally, she is a designer for costuming, set dressing, and properties. She also serves as judge/adjudicator, consultant, and coach for competition, audition, and production development.
Meg has worked in various genres and organizations in Chicago. She has served in roles such as: Director, Choreographer, Conductor, Production Manager, Managing/Marketing Director, Stage Manager/Board Operator, Vocal and Movement Coach/Instructor, Actor, Musician, Dancer, Costume Designer, Properties Designer, Set Dresser, and Sound Designer. Most notably, she has served as: Associate Artistic Director with BackStage Theatre Company; Administrative Director/Assistant Principal and Admissions Coordinator at Lake Shore Schools; Instructor of Voice, Piano, Ballet, Early-childhood music, Chorus, and Musical Theatre in schools such as Francis W. Parker School, University of Chicago Laboratory School, Chicago Public Schools, and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Most recently, Meg served as Director of Musical Theatre at St. Edward Catholic School.
Before working as an artist in Chicago, Meg attended Central Michigan University, where she received a BME with honors (K-8 General Education, K-12 Music) 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). 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. She has gained the most, however, by sharing and growing her passions with her students. 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. A passionate "life-long learner", she loves teaching and continuing self-growth. As both an artist and an educator, she remains active in many aspects and organizations in the performing arts. Meg is a singer, pianist, percussionist, dancer, and actor. Additionally, she is a designer for costuming, set dressing, and properties. She also serves as judge/adjudicator, consultant, and coach for competition, audition, and production development.
Meg has worked in various genres and organizations in Chicago. She has served in roles such as: Director, Choreographer, Conductor, Production Manager, Managing/Marketing Director, Stage Manager/Board Operator, Vocal and Movement Coach/Instructor, Actor, Musician, Dancer, Costume Designer, Properties Designer, Set Dresser, and Sound Designer. Most notably, she has served as: Associate Artistic Director with BackStage Theatre Company; Administrative Director/Assistant Principal and Admissions Coordinator at Lake Shore Schools; Instructor of Voice, Piano, Ballet, Early-childhood music, Chorus, and Musical Theatre in schools such as Francis W. Parker School, University of Chicago Laboratory School, Chicago Public Schools, and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Most recently, Meg served as Director of Musical Theatre at St. Edward Catholic School.
Before working as an artist in Chicago, Meg attended Central Michigan University, where she received a BME with honors (K-8 General Education, K-12 Music) 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). 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. She has gained the most, however, by sharing and growing her passions with her students. 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 notably, as: HARRY BROCK in Remy Bumppo's critically acclaimed production of Born Yesterday (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best Production - Midsize Theatre); roles with Court Theatre in Man In The Ring (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best New Play); 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 (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best Production - Midsize Theatre and Equity Jeff Award Nominee - Outstanding Actor in a Principle Role - Midsize Theatre); Lifeline Theatre as M’LING in The Island of Dr. Moreau (Winner of 5 Non-Equity 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). 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 Chicago Fire and Chicago PD as BOMB SQUAD OFFICER (7 EPISODES, NBC/Dick Wolf Productions); Proven Innocent as CARTER LEOPOLD (S1, E6 "Cinderhella Story", FOX); Crisis as CREEPY GUARD (8 EPISODES, opposite Dermot Mulroney, NBC); Empire (2 EPISODES, opposite Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett, FOX); In An Instant as JIM KNAPP (S1, E3 "Grizzly Attack", ABC/Disney); Boss as CHAPLAIN (S2, E2 "Through and Through", opposite Kelsey Grammer, STARZ); The Beast as ANTHONY (S1, E10 "Tilt", opposite Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, A&E); and The Rosie Show as himself/FEATURED GUEST (opposite Rosie O’Donnell, OWN). He has 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. (The Oprah Winfrey Show, 2005-2010, Head of Stage Crew for 2 seasons, ABC; The Rosie Show, 2010-2011, OWN; Wanda Sykes' Herlarious, 2013, OWN; Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Iyanla: Fix My Life, and Oprah's Life Class, 2013-14, OWN); Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc., IATSE Local #2 (2002-2020, carpenter, Rentals Manager for 3 seasons), Chicago Studio City, Stage Mechanics Union Local #676 (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. 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 notably, as: HARRY BROCK in Remy Bumppo's critically acclaimed production of Born Yesterday (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best Production - Midsize Theatre); roles with Court Theatre in Man In The Ring (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best New Play); 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 (Equity Jeff Award Winner - Best Production - Midsize Theatre and Equity Jeff Award Nominee - Outstanding Actor in a Principle Role - Midsize Theatre); Lifeline Theatre as M’LING in The Island of Dr. Moreau (Winner of 5 Non-Equity 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). 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 Chicago Fire and Chicago PD as BOMB SQUAD OFFICER (7 EPISODES, NBC/Dick Wolf Productions); Proven Innocent as CARTER LEOPOLD (S1, E6 "Cinderhella Story", FOX); Crisis as CREEPY GUARD (8 EPISODES, opposite Dermot Mulroney, NBC); Empire (2 EPISODES, opposite Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett, FOX); In An Instant as JIM KNAPP (S1, E3 "Grizzly Attack", ABC/Disney); Boss as CHAPLAIN (S2, E2 "Through and Through", opposite Kelsey Grammer, STARZ); The Beast as ANTHONY (S1, E10 "Tilt", opposite Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, A&E); and The Rosie Show as himself/FEATURED GUEST (opposite Rosie O’Donnell, OWN). He has 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. (The Oprah Winfrey Show, 2005-2010, Head of Stage Crew for 2 seasons, ABC; The Rosie Show, 2010-2011, OWN; Wanda Sykes' Herlarious, 2013, OWN; Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Iyanla: Fix My Life, and Oprah's Life Class, 2013-14, OWN); Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc., IATSE Local #2 (2002-2020, carpenter, Rentals Manager for 3 seasons), Chicago Studio City, Stage Mechanics Union Local #676 (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. Sean takes the most pride in having met and married SCSPA partner and best friend, Megan Sullivan.
