John Reeger

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John Reeger (born 20th century) is an American actor and playwright, based in Chicago.

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Performances

Theatre at the Center, Munster, Indiana

Drury Lane Theatre, Illinois

Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, Illinois

His fifteen productions include:

Court Theatre, Chicago

His thirty productions include:

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Northlight

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Works

The Christmas Schooner

With Julie Shannon creating the music and lyrics, Reeger wrote The Christmas Schooner which premiered at Chicago's Bailiwick Repertory Theatre and received the 1996 Chicago After Dark Award for outstanding new work. A twelve-year (as of 2006) continuing seasonal run has followed as well as a CD, and productions in the Midwest, Texas and California have also been successful.

Based on the true story of a Great Lakes schooner captain who risks life and limb to transport fir trees from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Chicago's German immigrants during the late 19th century.

Let the Eagle Fly

With Shannon again creating the music and lyrics, Reeger wrote Let the Eagle Fly, the story of Cesar Chavez.

Personal life

He is married to Paula Scrofano and has two children.

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