About ME
Hello, and thank you for visiting my site! My name is Dustin, and I am a theatre artist based in Chicago. Originally from Northbrook, IL, I started performing with the local children’s theatre at the age of 8. During my time at Wheeling High School, I was actively involved in the speech team, show choir, and spring musicals. I continued my theatre journey at Harper College, studying under Kevin Long, before transferring to Illinois State University, where I earned my B.S. in Theatre.
For over a decade, I have performed throughout Chicagoland with various companies including Lifeline Theatre, The Beautiful City Project, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre, Red Theatre, Madkap Productions, Underscore Theatre Company and Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. as well as regionally with Canterbury Summer Theatre in Indiana and touring New England with Hampstead Stage Company.
I am one of the founders of Blank Theatre Company where I've served as co-artistic director since 2017. As co-artistic director, I have served as casting director and line producer on 10 mainstage productions and 11 concerts. During my tenure Blank has been honored with 3 Jeff Awards and 19 nominations.
I have previously studied under Kurt Naebig & Sasha Gioppo at Acting Studio Chicago, Jeffrey Carlson & Susan Hart at their private Shakespeare studio and Tommy Vendafreddo in his private voice studio. I currently study my craft at Ellenwood Studios with Matthew Ellenwood.
When I'm not on stage, I enjoy a good book or binge watch, rebuilding the Chicago Bears in Madden and spending time with friends and family.