Christopher Chew

Christopher Chew (Artistic Director) Chris is currently appearing as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast at Wheelock Family Theatre. In the past year, Chris has appeared in 1776, Better Off Dead, and A Little Princess. Chris’ other credits include Johnny Guitar and Kiss of the Spiderwoman (SpeakEasy); A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park With George, The Spitfire Grill (Lyric Stage); and Lizzie Borden (Stoneham Theatre). Chris was the recipient of the 2005 IRNE Best Actor Award. In addition to sharing artistic leadership of Village Theatre Project, Chris directed the VTP Young Company’s A Christmas Carol and is co-directing Children of Eden, coming in February, as well as teaches our REP program. Chris received a BFA from Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and an MA in Teaching from Fitchburg State College, and currently teaches drama for Tyngsboro Schools. (1/15/07)