Chris comes from three generations of theater performers. He is a graduate of Improv Olympic and the PIT and was “all but dissertation” at Second City and then later at Upright Citizens Brigade when life interrupted each graduation. He performed as an actor at The Public Theater, La MaMa, Princeton Rep, Shakespeare on the Sound, Primary Stages, and the Chekov Theater Ensemble. If you remember him from Guiding Light, you seriously watch too much soap opera and should cut down a lot. As a stand-up comic, he was a regular at the Comic Strip, Standup NY, and the Original NY Improv. He also directed plays, had screenplays optioned, and lived out of his car for extended periods of time. He has spent significant parts of his life as a nightclub bouncer, firefighter, corporate security trainer, and prison chaplain. His time in the military was spent as a highly trained combat typist, which somehow ended up with him receiving a Bronze Star in Afghanistan. He has written one book, edited another, and is working on a third.
Jonathan brings 25 years of experience as a Music Director for the Broadway National Tours of the longest running productions in history. The son of a WWII Navy Veteran and proud father of a future officer in the United States Air Force, he has had the unique privilege of performing in the vast majority of theaters and performing arts centers across North America and Europe. Jonathan spent many years as a theater manager for venues in Colorado and Nevada. He also owned an historic supper club in the resort town of Glenwood Springs Colorado for five years. Through his experience and leadership, Jonathan hopes to help VetRep reach a larger audience in the Mid-Hudson Valley region and beyond.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rob Long – Vice President
Luther Lynn Shelby – Treasurer
Gary Mintz – Secretary
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Bob Balaban
Christian Camargo
Jeff Demarest
Denver Dill
Alan Douches
Charlie Faint
Jeremy Kareken
Jonathan Leaf
Wayne Martin
Mark Peterson