by christophermwalsh | Jun 12, 2009 | Acting
Busman’s Honeymoon at Lifeline Theatre has been extended to July 26th. I’m having a fine time playing a Scottish douchebag named MacBride. It’s a small part, but fun. I show up and act like an asshole. It’s pretty great.In one pivotal scene...
by christophermwalsh | May 26, 2009 | Acting, Moments of Silence
Chicago actor Will Schutz died today after a battle with pancreatic cancer. I had the privilege of acting alongside Will in a couple of shows, and saw him perform in many others. He was a gifted actor, a complete professional, and a great guy to grab a beer with after...
by christophermwalsh | Apr 21, 2009 | Acting, Stage Combat
Another show is in the books. Camp Freedom! closed Sunday after a lengthy workshop and rehearsal process and a seven-week run. It was a rough one. The reviews were decent but not great, and we had a hard time pulling in audiences. We had to cancel a few performances...
by christophermwalsh | Mar 2, 2009 | Acting
Writing has taken a backseat for me these past several months. You may have noticed by the diminishing number of posts on this here blog. I have often (too often) lamented my lack of motivation when it comes to writing, but this time I shall spare you my infernal...
by christophermwalsh | Feb 18, 2009 | Acting
I’ve got a show opening in a couple of weeks. Camp Freedom! is set a few years in the future and tells the story of Jack, an average slacker who gets sent to a concentration camp for the crime of losing his job while being in debt. I play the villain, the...
by christophermwalsh | Dec 22, 2008 | Acting
Journey’s End, the show I did last January with Griffin Theatre, has been named as one of the ten best shows of the year by Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones. I am particularly proud of this one, in spite (or perhaps because) of the hideous mustache I...