Christopher Strawhun
[email protected] Hair: Brown Height: 6'1"
Phone #: Available Upon Request Eyes: Brown Weight: 270 lbs
For SHREK
"Kirkwood Theatre Guild’s current production struck paydirt in casting the leads. Christopher Strawhun, while convincingly ogre-like, keeps us in sympathetic touch with that feeling we all have at times that we are weird and unlike everybody else." - Bob Wilcox, Two On The Aisle
For Bukowsical
"...while the unlikely trio of William Burroughs, Sean Penn and Swifty Lazar are all handled by the spot-on Christopher Strawhun." - Steve Allen, StagedoorStLouis (
For Guys & Dolls
"As Nicely Nicely, Strawhun delivered a powerhouse performance on every song he was in, and surprised as a pretty good dancer too. Look out, St. Louis, Strawhun could be the next big star in town!" - Jeff Ritter, STLLimelight
"The supporting cast includes a fine turn by Chris Strawhun as second-rate hood Nicely- Nicely Johnson, delivering the goods on the spirited number, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat in the mission." - Mark Bretz, Ladue News
Experience
Professional
Urinetown the Musical Robbie the Stockfish New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Chris Kernan
Cry-Baby Whiffle New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
The Sweet Smell of Success Ensemble New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
Legends & Lanterns (2016-Present) Angry Villager/AMD City of St. Charles, MO
St. Charles Christmas Traditions (2014-Present) Caroler City of St. Charles, MO
Inherit the Wind Tom Davenport Insight Theatre, dir. Sydnie Grosberg Ronga
Jerry Springer the Opera (St. Louis Premiere) Studio Audience New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
Bonnie & Clyde (St. Louis Premiere) Deputy Bud/Archie New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
Bukowsical (American Regional Premiere) Ensemble New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller
Cry-Baby (American Regional Premiere) Whiffle New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller
Evita Ensemble New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller
Educational
The Women of Lockerbie Bill Livingston Lindenwood University, dir. Emily Jones
A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge Lindenwood University, dir. Donna Northcott
Guys & Dolls Nathan Detroit Lindenwood University, dir. Larry Quiggins
A Christmas Carol Fezziwig/Granville Lindenwood University, dir. Nicholas Kelly
A Man of No Importance Rasher Flynn Lindenwood University, dir. Emily Jones
A Christmas Carol Jacob Marley Lindenwood University, dir. Becca Helms
Jekyll & Hyde Bishop of Basingstoke Truman State University, dir. Ron Rybkowski
The Threepenny Opera Filch/Reverend Kimball Truman State University, dir. Dr. Todd Coulter
Bat Boy Roy Truman State University, dir. Ron Rybkowski
Selected Community (Full List Available Upon Request)
Shrek the Musical Shrek Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Adam Grun
Nice Work If You Can Get It Ensemble/u/s Duke Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Dani Mann
Guys & Dolls Nicely-Nicely Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Adam Grun
Godspell (2012 Revival) Telly Over Due Theatre, dir. Bekah Harbison
Smokey Joe's Cafe Fred Alfresco Productions, dir. Lisa Garcia-Fensterman
The Addams Family Pilgrim Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Lori Gibson
Footloose the Musical Willard KTK Productions, dir. Dan Horst
Disney’s Tarzan the Musical Clayton Take Two Productions, dir. Gary Long
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida Chief Soldier Take Two Productions, dir. Gary Long
Little Shop of Horrors Seymour KTK Productions, dir. Joan Landholt
Hairspray Ensemble Take Two Productions, dir. Gary Long
Waiting for Godot Pozzo Moonlighting Theatre, dir. Vince Gordon
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Schroeder Moonlighting Theatre, dir. Vince Gordon
Fiddler on the Roof Motel Kamzoil Shooting Star Productions, dir. Marty Strohmeyer
Skills & Honors
Dialect: RP, Irish, American Southern, Russian
Skills: Close-Harmony Singing, Vocal Percussion, Human Castanet, Basic Spanish, Stage Combat (Hand-to-Hand, Sword), Belching on
Command
Member Alpha Psi Omega, National Honorary Theatre Fraternity
2012 Arts for Life Nominee, Best Duo/Ensemble in a Musical, Aida (Take Two Productions)
2018 Arts for Life Winner, Best Feature Actor in a Musical, Guys & Dolls (Kirkwood Theatre Guild)
2021 Arts for Life Winner, Best Lead Actor in a Musical, Shrek the Musical (Kirkwood Theatre Guild)
Education
BA in Theatre, Minor in English, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
MFA in Acting, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
Training
Acting: Dr. Todd Coulter, Dr. Dana Smith, David Charles Goyette, Nicholas Kelly, Emily Jones, Donna Northcott, Dr. Marnie Glazier
Voice: Joel Hackbarth, Colleen Riordan
[email protected] Hair: Brown Height: 6'1"
Phone #: Available Upon Request Eyes: Brown Weight: 270 lbs
For SHREK
"Kirkwood Theatre Guild’s current production struck paydirt in casting the leads. Christopher Strawhun, while convincingly ogre-like, keeps us in sympathetic touch with that feeling we all have at times that we are weird and unlike everybody else." - Bob Wilcox, Two On The Aisle
For Bukowsical
"...while the unlikely trio of William Burroughs, Sean Penn and Swifty Lazar are all handled by the spot-on Christopher Strawhun." - Steve Allen, StagedoorStLouis (
For Guys & Dolls
"As Nicely Nicely, Strawhun delivered a powerhouse performance on every song he was in, and surprised as a pretty good dancer too. Look out, St. Louis, Strawhun could be the next big star in town!" - Jeff Ritter, STLLimelight
"The supporting cast includes a fine turn by Chris Strawhun as second-rate hood Nicely- Nicely Johnson, delivering the goods on the spirited number, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat in the mission." - Mark Bretz, Ladue News
Experience
Professional
Urinetown the Musical Robbie the Stockfish New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Chris Kernan
Cry-Baby Whiffle New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
The Sweet Smell of Success Ensemble New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
Legends & Lanterns (2016-Present) Angry Villager/AMD City of St. Charles, MO
St. Charles Christmas Traditions (2014-Present) Caroler City of St. Charles, MO
Inherit the Wind Tom Davenport Insight Theatre, dir. Sydnie Grosberg Ronga
Jerry Springer the Opera (St. Louis Premiere) Studio Audience New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
Bonnie & Clyde (St. Louis Premiere) Deputy Bud/Archie New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller/Mike Dowdy
Bukowsical (American Regional Premiere) Ensemble New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller
Cry-Baby (American Regional Premiere) Whiffle New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller
Evita Ensemble New Line Theatre, dir. Scott Miller
Educational
The Women of Lockerbie Bill Livingston Lindenwood University, dir. Emily Jones
A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge Lindenwood University, dir. Donna Northcott
Guys & Dolls Nathan Detroit Lindenwood University, dir. Larry Quiggins
A Christmas Carol Fezziwig/Granville Lindenwood University, dir. Nicholas Kelly
A Man of No Importance Rasher Flynn Lindenwood University, dir. Emily Jones
A Christmas Carol Jacob Marley Lindenwood University, dir. Becca Helms
Jekyll & Hyde Bishop of Basingstoke Truman State University, dir. Ron Rybkowski
The Threepenny Opera Filch/Reverend Kimball Truman State University, dir. Dr. Todd Coulter
Bat Boy Roy Truman State University, dir. Ron Rybkowski
Selected Community (Full List Available Upon Request)
Shrek the Musical Shrek Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Adam Grun
Nice Work If You Can Get It Ensemble/u/s Duke Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Dani Mann
Guys & Dolls Nicely-Nicely Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Adam Grun
Godspell (2012 Revival) Telly Over Due Theatre, dir. Bekah Harbison
Smokey Joe's Cafe Fred Alfresco Productions, dir. Lisa Garcia-Fensterman
The Addams Family Pilgrim Kirkwood Theatre Guild, dir. Lori Gibson
Footloose the Musical Willard KTK Productions, dir. Dan Horst
Disney’s Tarzan the Musical Clayton Take Two Productions, dir. Gary Long
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida Chief Soldier Take Two Productions, dir. Gary Long
Little Shop of Horrors Seymour KTK Productions, dir. Joan Landholt
Hairspray Ensemble Take Two Productions, dir. Gary Long
Waiting for Godot Pozzo Moonlighting Theatre, dir. Vince Gordon
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Schroeder Moonlighting Theatre, dir. Vince Gordon
Fiddler on the Roof Motel Kamzoil Shooting Star Productions, dir. Marty Strohmeyer
Skills & Honors
Dialect: RP, Irish, American Southern, Russian
Skills: Close-Harmony Singing, Vocal Percussion, Human Castanet, Basic Spanish, Stage Combat (Hand-to-Hand, Sword), Belching on
Command
Member Alpha Psi Omega, National Honorary Theatre Fraternity
2012 Arts for Life Nominee, Best Duo/Ensemble in a Musical, Aida (Take Two Productions)
2018 Arts for Life Winner, Best Feature Actor in a Musical, Guys & Dolls (Kirkwood Theatre Guild)
2021 Arts for Life Winner, Best Lead Actor in a Musical, Shrek the Musical (Kirkwood Theatre Guild)
Education
BA in Theatre, Minor in English, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
MFA in Acting, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
Training
Acting: Dr. Todd Coulter, Dr. Dana Smith, David Charles Goyette, Nicholas Kelly, Emily Jones, Donna Northcott, Dr. Marnie Glazier
Voice: Joel Hackbarth, Colleen Riordan