PETER MARSTON SULLIVAN
Artistic Driector
marston.sullivan@bohotheatre.com
P. Marston Sullivan has worked for the Marriott Theatre for over five years in various capacities, including his current position of Artistic Associate. Marston earned a BA in Theatre and an MA in Teaching at Trinity University in San Antonio, and an MFA in Directing at Illinois State University. Recent directing projects include Ghosts, I Am My Own Wife (co-director), Playing with Fire and M. Butterfly at BoHo, Black Comedy at Piccolo Theatre, Monster Garden at the Gorilla Tango Theatre, Cry Havoc at Bailiwick, and Metamorphoses at Illinois State University.
STEPHEN M. GENOVESE
Artistic Advisor/President
stephen.genovese@bohotheatre.com
Stephen has spent the better part of 30 years involved in theatre in one aspect or another. From stage direction to technical direction, costuming to props, acting to writing, being involved on so many levels has helped him officiate in the positions he currently holds as Artistic Director of BoHo Theatre. Steve has performed at or worked with Marriott's Lincolnshire Theatre, Pheasant Run Dinner Theatre, Theatre at the Center, and Court Theatre, to name a few. Steve was honored by the Joseph Jefferson Committee with a Best Director-Musical achievement citation for his work with the BoHo production of SideShow (which also garnered a citation for Best Production-Musical and three others). His latest works as director include raucous musical The Glorious Ones, and the smash hit I Am My Own Wife (co-directed with Company member Peter Marston Sullivan). Other BoHo works include the critically acclaimed hit musicals The Wild Party, the aforementioned SideShow, Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, and the musicals Jekyll & Hyde and La Cage aux Folles.
PETER BLAIR
Executive Director
peter.blair@bohotheatre.com
Peter is thrilled to work with such a devoted group here at BoHo. Originally from San Diego, Peter earned a music degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut before moving to Chicago in 2002. As a stage manager, director, producer, and production assistant he has worked with Drury Lane, Porchlight and Bailiwick, as well as the downtown run of ...Spelling Bee. He has spent several years at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire where he is currently the Production Administrator.
THOMAS J. SAMORIAN
Executive Advisor/Vice President
thomas.samorian@bohotheatre.com
Thomas is a founding member of Bohemian Theatre Ensemble. His background varies from being backstage, in the house, and onstage. His love of the arts is well evidenced when glimpsing his past. Many years ago (in 1990), Thomas began his theatre career by becoming an assistant director for a high school production of Oliver! at Bloomington High School in Bloomington, Illinois where he was doing his student teaching. Since then, Thomas has produced many shows for BoHo and heads the company with love, strong organizational skills and his knack for problem-solving. Thomas has also been production assistant for two shows in the Chicagoland area, directed a piece in a benefit for Season of Concern (in Chicago), and performed in numerous productions on stage. Thomas has shared the helm of BoHo with Artistic Director Stephen M. Genovese since 2003 and looks forward to the continued growth and success of the company as it continues to produce critical and audience successes that are helping to invigorate the theatre community in Chicago.
PETER ROBEL
Associate Artistic Director
peter.robel@bohotheatre.com
The holder of a BA in Biological Sciences from the University of California - Santa Barbara, Peter has worked professionally with theaters such as Court Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Chicago Opera Theater, Illinois Theatre Center, Theatre At The Center, New American Theater, Circle Theatre, Wagon Wheel Theatre, American Girl Theatre, and Borealis Theatre. He was also featured on the Original Cast Album for Circle of Friends: An American Girl Musical. As a director, he was awarded a 2008 After Dark Award for Outstanding Direction for BoHo’s The Merchant of Venice. Most recently, he appeared as Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in BoHo’s critically acclaimed production of I Am My Own Wife. Peter is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, and is honored to have served as BoHo’s Associate Artistic Director since the company’s inception in 2003.
RYAN GUHDE
Managing Director
ryan.guhde@bohotheatre.com
Originally from Cleveland, OH, Ryan is thrilled to have found a home with BoHo where he has appeared in the critically acclaimed 2007 productions of Gross Indecency: The three trials of Oscar Wilde and the Theatre on the Lake remount of SideShow. Other credits include Signal Theatre’s 1776, Pegasus Players’ aquatic production of Sondheim’s The Frogs (yes, the one in the pool), and Brown Couch Theatre Company’s production of Brecht & Weill’s Happy End, as well as 4 seasons of performances with (and dressed as) acquatic mammals at SeaWorld Cleveland. Ryan holds a B.A. from Xavier University in Cincinnati, and a Masters of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago and hopes his background and training will lend itself well to furthering the BoHo mission and vision so that this amazing company can continue to entertain and enlighten audiences and artists alike. Thanks for supporting true grassroots theatre!
MARY KATE ROBEL
Board/Company Secretary
marykate.robel@bohotheatre.com
A proud Bohemian Theatre Ensemble company member, Mary Kate brings years of stage management experience to the company. Having worked at large and small Chicago-area companies and theatres like Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Court, Timeline, CollaborAction, AboutFace - she knows that BoHo will bring you a spectacular evening of theatre. Mary Kate now works for a corporate communications and events company, Mobilisation, based out of Evanston and keeps her finger on the beat of the theatre pulse every chance she gets.
STEPHANIE SULLIVAN
Casting Coordinator
stephanie.sullivan@bohotheatre.com
Stephanie’s passion for theatre began in San Antonio, TX where she studied at Trinity University and received a BA in Drama and Communication. This passion then brought her to Chicago where in 2006 she received her MFA in Acting from DePaul University. Stephanie joined BoHo's company in 2008 and has found a great home in such an amazing company. In addition to her commitment with BoHo, Stephanie has enjoyed working as an actress with a variety of theatres in the Chicagoland area and continues to look for opportunities to thrive on stage!
CHARLES RIFFENBURG IV
Media Director
charles.riffenburg@bohotheatre.com
Charles holds an MFA in Media Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design as well as a BFA in Sequential Art. In his time in Chicago, he has been the Marketing Director at Keyhole Theatre Company and the Subscription Campaign Manager with Remy Bumppo Theatre Company as well as a stage and film actor. As a performer, some of his favorite performances in Chicago have been in Proof (Hal) with Keyhole Theatre Company, Five Women Wearing The Same Dress (Tripp) and Red Noses (Father Toulon) with Hubris Productions, and Merchant of Venice (Lancelet/Lorenzo) and The Tempest (Antonio/Stephano) with BoHo. Apart from theatre, Charles is also a freelance graphic and web designer. He has also been publishing cartoons and comics online and in print for over seven years. His design portfolio is at www.GrabBagMedia.com.
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