Spring Awakening - January 31 - February 02, 2014

Surging Films & Theatrics and Introspect Theatre

 Who's Who 

  • Billy Surges head shot

    Billy Surges

    as Melchior

    is a graduate of Elmhurst College with a B.A. in Theatre. Credits include: Mark in Rent, Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, Jason in BARE, The Wolf in Into the Woods, Jack in The Importance of Being Earnest, Dinky Dau in Tracers, Hook in Peter Pan and Wendy, CB in Dog Sees God, Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Felice in Out Cry. Billy also acts in film & was a 5-time Irene Ryan ACTF acting nominee.

  • Billy Chengary head shot

    Billy Chengary

    as Moritz

    is thrilled to be making his debut with Surging Theatrics & Introspect Theatre. Credits include Crazy For You, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Fools (DGSHS); Grease and Chicago (BAM Theatre) and The Miracle Worker (Jedlicka Performing Arts). Watch for Billy in the new upcoming NBC television series Crisis, premiering in March. Billy wants to thank his family and friends for all their support.

  • Katie Meyers head shot

    Katie Meyers

    as Wendla

    is a graduate of Elmhurst College (B.A. Musical Theatre). Katie is the lead singer for pop rock band Souvenir City, who recently headlined a sold-out show at the House of Blues. Other recent stage credits include: BARE: A Pop Opera (Ivy), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli), and Shakespeare’s As You Like It (Rosalind). She thanks her castmates, friends, family, and Billy for all of their ongoing support.

  • Katie Long Piper head shot

    Katie Long Piper

    as Adult Women

    is pleased to be working with this incredibly talented group of actors. She has been involved in every part of theatre, TV, movies, and radio for many years. Getting to do this show with her teenage kids has been a great bonding experience, plus getting to work with some of her favorite people. A special thanks to her Husband for his support and to Katie and Billy for helping to keep her young!

  • Mark Johnson head shot

    Mark Johnson

    as Adult Men

    After pursuing acting, music, and comedy (Second City) in Chicago, Mark continues to perform extensively with many theatre companies. Favorite roles include: Jim - Pump Boys & Dinettes, Beast - Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Father - Children of Eden, Applegate - Damn Yankees, Captain VonTrapp - The Sound of Music, and Fred - Kiss Me, Kate. Mark is pleased to join this terrifically talented cast.

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