STAFF & BOARD
Artistic/Administrative
Fred Anzevino (Artistic Director) – artisticdirector@theo-u.org
Christopher Pazdernik (Producing Director) – producingdirector@theo-u.org
Matthew Chase (Director of Production) – production@theo-u.org
Audience Services
John Weagly (Box Office Manager) – boxoffice@theo-u.org
Chloe Beth (House Manager)
Eileen Tull (House Manager)
Marketing and Public Relations
Arts ink, Inc.
Inquires can be directed to Whitney Rhodes – whitney@artsink.org
Accounting
Solomon Hursey (Brilliant Squirrel Bookkeeping)
Food and Beverage
Niki Green (Bar Manager)
Building Staff
Charles Cannon (Co-facility Manager)
Angel China (Co-facility Manager)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dick Moran
Treasurer
Richard (Dick) Moran received his MBA from the University of Chicago and is a Certified Public Accountant for small business, professional practices and individual clients. A life long Rogers Park resident, Dick currently serves as Treasurer for the Rogers Park Community Council and Rogers Park Community Development Corporation. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Illinois CPA Society, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and Association for Computing Machinery.
Niccole Alexander
Niccole Alexander is a native Chicagoan whose professional experience includes healthcare strategy; public policy development and analysis; and management consulting. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and a Master of Public Policy degree with a concentration in Health Policy from the University of Chicago. Niccole currently works for a large nonprofit organization managing topics such as pediatric hospital medicine and orthopaedics.
Megan Elk
Interim President
Megan Elk (they/she) is a multi-disciplinary artist, performer, and producer. Previously, at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, they have appeared in Sweeney Todd (The Beggar Woman), Hello Again (The Whore), and last season's workshop performance of Saint Hildegard (Jutta). Additional past credits include appearances with Porchlight Music Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Sugar Creek Symphony and Song, and The Cleveland Orchestra. Following nearly 20 years as a vocal music educator, Mx. Elk is now happily retired from teaching and currently serves as the Engagement Producer for Lyric Opera of Chicago's education and creative engagement division, Lyric Unlimited. Additionally, they act as curator and booking manager for Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret in Wicker Park and can frequently be found singing there themself. Megan is a proud member of the board of directors at Theo Ubique and extends the utmost gratitude to everyone for being here tonight. Love to Rachel.
Aimee Kleiman
Aimee Kleiman (she/her) is an actor/singer in the Chicagoland area. She lives in Northbrook with her husband, Benjamin, three kids, Jonah, Elliott, and Orly, and two standard poodles, Leo and Pearl. When she is not in a show or schlepping her kids to their various activities, Aimee enjoys hiking, traveling, brunching, and exercise. As a mom, member of the theatre community, and active member of the Jewish community, Aimee is excited to now be a part of the Theo family, as well. She finds tremendous joy in connecting people and is excited to serve on the Theo board to help initiate new and exciting relationships.
Mina Slater
Secretary
Mina was a Stage Manager with Theo Ubique from 2016 (Rent extension) through the 2018 season, closing the No Exit Cafe era with Sweeney Todd. Previous to joining Theo, she stage managed in Chicago with Emerald City Theatre (RIP) and Broadway In Chicago, as well as national tours such as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Teatro Zinzanni and Cirque Voila. Mina has a degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. After Sweeney Todd, she transitioned from Theatre into Tech, and looks forward to continuing to support the arts.
Fred Anzevino
Artistic Director
Fred Anzevino studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as the George Washington University’s MFA acting program. Fred performed in the national tour of the Tony Award winning musical Big River. As a Director, Fred has earned five non-equity Jeff Awards for productions of Cabaret, Evita, Chess, Light in the Piazza and, most recently, Bridges of Madison County.
Christopher Pazdernik
Managing Director
Chris comes to us from Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago, where he has been Producing Associate and Company Manager as well as a frequent director for PORCHLIGHT REVISITS, Porchlight Music Theatre’s lost musicals series. He also has been an Advancement Associate at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and a freelance Casting Director and Associate Producer. He is a Jeff Award winner for his direction of Refuge Theatre Project’s HIGH FIDELITY, which was additionally honored as Best Musical Production in the 2017 Jeff Awards. He served as Refuge’s Artistic Director for three seasons.
