Megan Johns
Latest News on Megan Johns:
The New Colony Presents the UNCHARTED Festival (Jun 14, 2019)
Full Line-Up Announced For The New Colony's UNCHARTED Festival (May 7, 2019)
Photo Flash: First Look at The New Colony's SMALL WORLD (Apr 1, 2019)
The New Colony Presents the UNCHARTED Festival (Jun 14, 2019)
Full Line-Up Announced For The New Colony's UNCHARTED Festival (May 7, 2019)
Photo Flash: First Look at The New Colony's SMALL WORLD (Apr 1, 2019)
BIO
Megan Johns is an original member of The New Colony, and there has directed, performed and written original devised theatre for the last 5 years. She originated the role of Wren in 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, which had an Off-Broadway run at the SoHo Playhouse in 2012 and an extended tour to Provincetown, MA. Megan is also an ensemble member of the Annoyance Theatre, where she has written, directed, and starred in several original roles there. Some of her favorite shows include Love is Dead: A Necromantic Musical Comedy and Burlesque is More. Megan has happily taught improv at The Annoyance for 6 years, and in addition to teaching a semester at The University of Chicago, she currently teaches theatre making thru After School Matters with youth of Chicago. Currently Megan can be seen improvising around Chicago with her female comedy group WiseSnatch, or waving a sexy freak flag in any place that has a stage. She loves making lists, lots of colors, Pitbulls, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. She loves a dog named Lola and a dude named Ryan.
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TV: Rebecca Luker, Daisy Eagan & More on Returning to THE SECRET GARDEN for Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-01-13 14:00:46
News
The New Colony Presents the UNCHARTED Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2019
The New Colony presents UNCHARTED, a two-week showcase of plays at different points in their journeys to production, playing July 11 - 20, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2019
The New Colony presents UNCHARTED, a two-week showcase of plays at different points in their journeys to production, playing July 11 - 20, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Full Line-Up Announced For The New Colony's UNCHARTED Festival
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019
The New Colony presents UNCHARTED, a two-week showcase of plays at different points in their journeys to production, playing July 11 - 20, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019
The New Colony presents UNCHARTED, a two-week showcase of plays at different points in their journeys to production, playing July 11 - 20, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Photo Flash: First Look at The New Colony's SMALL WORLD
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019
The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to continue its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*, playing March 27 - May 4, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Monday, April 1 at 7:30 pm.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019
The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to continue its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*, playing March 27 - May 4, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Monday, April 1 at 7:30 pm.
The New Colony Presents SMALL WORLD March 27 - May 4
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2019
The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, continues its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*, playing March 27 - May 4, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2019
The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, continues its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*, playing March 27 - May 4, 2019 at TNC's resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Casting Announced For The New Colony's SMALL WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2018
The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2018
The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of SMALL WORLD, a twisted comedy in the happiest place on earth, co-written by Jillian Leff and Joe Lino and directed by Andrew Hobgood*.
Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas Announces Grant Recipients and New Grant Cycles
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017
LMDA is pleased to announced the latest recipients of its 2016-17 grants and awards programs, as well as the opening of the submission period for 2017-18 grants and awards cycle.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017
LMDA is pleased to announced the latest recipients of its 2016-17 grants and awards programs, as well as the opening of the submission period for 2017-18 grants and awards cycle.
BWW Interview: ISA BRIONES Opens Up About NEXT TO NORMAL
by Don Grigware - Aug 19, 2016
ISA BRIONES was born Isabella Camille Briones in London, England. Her parents, Jon Jon Briones and Megan Johnson Briones are both actors and singers, and her younger brother, Teo Briones is also an actor. She began modeling in New York at the age of 3, and started acting when her family moved to Los Angeles in 2006. She is best known for her role in the film Takers, playing Matt Dillon's daughter. Isa is entering her senior year of high school, and is excited to be making her professional theater debut in this production of Next to Normal. School theater credits include: Velma in Hairspray, Brooke in Legally Blonde and Abigail in The Crucible. TV and film: "Takers," "Cutthroat", "Lonely Boy".
by Don Grigware - Aug 19, 2016
ISA BRIONES was born Isabella Camille Briones in London, England. Her parents, Jon Jon Briones and Megan Johnson Briones are both actors and singers, and her younger brother, Teo Briones is also an actor. She began modeling in New York at the age of 3, and started acting when her family moved to Los Angeles in 2006. She is best known for her role in the film Takers, playing Matt Dillon's daughter. Isa is entering her senior year of high school, and is excited to be making her professional theater debut in this production of Next to Normal. School theater credits include: Velma in Hairspray, Brooke in Legally Blonde and Abigail in The Crucible. TV and film: "Takers," "Cutthroat", "Lonely Boy".
The New Colony's World Premiere of KIN FOLK to Open in July
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016
The New Colony will continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the fantastical family drama KIN FOLK, by William Glick, directed by Co-Artistic Director Evan Linder, playing July 8 - August 14, 2016 at its resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for KIN FOLK go on sale Monday, May 9, 2016 at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 pm.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016
The New Colony will continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the fantastical family drama KIN FOLK, by William Glick, directed by Co-Artistic Director Evan Linder, playing July 8 - August 14, 2016 at its resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for KIN FOLK go on sale Monday, May 9, 2016 at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 pm.
Max von Essen, Tamika Lawrence & More Join Rebecca Luker in THE SECRET GARDEN Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2015
Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions announces additional casting for The Secret Garden, a two-night only production to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York. Performances will take place on Monday, January 11, 2016 AND Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014).
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2015
Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions announces additional casting for The Secret Garden, a two-night only production to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York. Performances will take place on Monday, January 11, 2016 AND Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014).
Second Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit Performance of THE SECRET GARDEN Added; Daisy Eagan to Host
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 26, 2015
Following the announcement of Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions, a second show of "The Secret Garden" has been added due to high ticket demand.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 26, 2015
Following the announcement of Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions, a second show of "The Secret Garden" has been added due to high ticket demand.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Kids Team up For LYRICS FOR LIFE Benefit
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 13, 2015
Oona Laurence (Matilda, Southpaw) and Owen Judge (Fantastic Four) hosted 'Lyrics for Life' on Sept 9th at Symphony Space, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene. Below, check out photos from the kid-centric event!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 13, 2015
Oona Laurence (Matilda, Southpaw) and Owen Judge (Fantastic Four) hosted 'Lyrics for Life' on Sept 9th at Symphony Space, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene. Below, check out photos from the kid-centric event!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 28th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 28, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Musical television series abound! Also special nights for 'Allegro' and 'Reefer Madness,' that Dolphin show at Annoyance, Mercury's 'Addams Family,' a big children's premiere, the return of 'Option Up!' and a surprising, real live 'Beauty!'
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 28, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Musical television series abound! Also special nights for 'Allegro' and 'Reefer Madness,' that Dolphin show at Annoyance, Mercury's 'Addams Family,' a big children's premiere, the return of 'Option Up!' and a surprising, real live 'Beauty!'
Vivarium Theatre Stages WHATEVER WE WANT, Now thru 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2014
Vivarium Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of: Whatever We Want, written and directed by Megan Johns.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2014
Vivarium Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of: Whatever We Want, written and directed by Megan Johns.
Vivarium Theatre to Stage WHATEVER WE WANT, 10/16-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2014
Vivarium Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of: Whatever We Want, written and directed by Megan Johns.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2014
Vivarium Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of: Whatever We Want, written and directed by Megan Johns.
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