Steve Leary is a contributing freelance writer for Stage Door Chicago. He holds a B.A. from Elmhurst College and has a diverse background that includes editing two nationally circulated fitness magazines and editing physician publications. He has experience as a judge in the NHSA speech and drama statewide competitions, and has performed on stage in local productions.
Steve studied music and voice at Elmhurst while performing with an all-original indie rock/pop band. He has performed at different venues in Chicago, and pops up in Cabaret clubs when he is able. Steve has also worked as a studio engineer in the south suburbs with various local gospel choirs, bands and vocalists.
As the President of New Pulse Ltd., Steve has run a consulting business that incorporates computer technology, project management, implementation and business development for companies, medical facilities, professional offices, and individuals in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Most people who know Steve believe that he is part cat as he has lived many lives and has a unique affinity with them. Steve, however, does not eat fish
This world premiere drama follows famed journalist-turned-playwright Sophie Treadwell as she is
drawn into the real-life tragedy of Ruth Snyder?s famous 1928 murder trial.
A new version of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast, will mark Winnetka Theatre's fifth season presenting popular, one-hour musicals for children ages 3-10.
Set in 1975 in the days before Saigon's fall to Communist forces at the end of the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon is the epic love-story of an American GI, Chris, played by Kevin Vortmann, and a young Vietnamese woman, Kim, played by Melinda Chua Smith
Batterymouth receives one suggestion from the audience and then performs an original 30-minute show using their own long-form structure?utilizing slam poetry-esque riffs, three-person scenes and character monologues to create an entertaining, humorous and rhythmic piece that focuses on character and
Are we really living our lives or just sleepwalking? What do we want? And how willing are we to go after it, even if we must, in the pursuit, lose ourselves to find ourselves? Son?s play about a friendship between two girls which blossoms into a romance with devastating consequences receives a bold
16th Street Theater, a part of the North Berwyn Park District, is proud to announce its production of Anna Deavere Smith?s Fires in the Mirror directed by Artistic Director Ann Filmer
Goodman Theatre rings in the New Year with an eight-play landmark theatrical event, A Global Exploration: Eugene O'Neill in the 21st Century curated by Artistic Director Robert Falls, January 7 through March 8, 2009.
Imagine - a concert for a new America! Nine of Chicago's top entertainers unite to present Imagine, a concert that is diverse as America itself, featuring music by Stevie Wonder, Irving Berlin, Pete Seeger, Madonna, Marvin Gaye, Lennon and McCartney, and many more.
Steve Cochran?s Annual New Years Eve Comedy and Music Spectacular for People Who Can?t Stay Up Past Midnight returns to Elgin?s Hemmens Cultural Center for one great show before you wake up in 2009.
Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls and renowned actor Brian Dennehy bring their artistic partnership to new heights with Eugene O'Neill's haunting drama, Desire Under the Elms marking their fifth collaboration on O'Neill's work over two decades.