Alex Weisman
Encyclopedia
Alex Weisman is a stage
actor
, who is best known for his performances as Posner in TimeLine Theatre's debut production of the play, The History Boys
and for his portrayal as The Ghost of Christmas Past in Goodman Theatre
's production of A Christmas Carol
.
, The Legacy (New Theatre) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (Actor’s Playhouse). Alex graduated from Northwestern University
with a BS in theatre in May 2010. He performed in several shows there including In The Bubble playing the part of Joey, Peter Pan
as Michael, Amadeus as Mozart, and others. On April 22, 2009 he began performing as the role of Posner in TimeLine Theatre's production of The History Boys. It ran for six months, and ended on October 18, 2009. The show won every Jeff Award it was nominated for at the 41st Annual Equity Jeff Awards at Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in 2009. On November 20, 2009 Weisman began performing as The Ghost of Christmas Past and Stephen in the Goodman Theatre
's 31st Annual Production of A Christmas Carol
. Alex has performed as Charlie Brown
in the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
at the Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) at Northwestern University. He most recently played Michael Darling in Lookingglass Theatre production of Peter Pan
, and the lead in Goodman Theatre
's production of Mary. Currently, Alex is performing as in The Madness of King George III at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
.
including Best Supporting Actor in a play, and as a part of Best Ensemble. The show also won Best Director (Nick Bowling) and Best Mid-Size Scenic Design (Brian Sidney Bembridge
). Alex has also received several positive reviews from Chicago theatre critics and newspapers, throughout his career. He was featured in the Chicago Tribune
‘s “On the Town” section as one of six “Hot New Faces” in Chicago theater. During an interview with Raquel Mendoza, from TimeLine Theatre Company, he was quoted saying, "Don’t let people tell you who you are. If you let someone else explain who you are, then you have to fight for your uniqueness. Acknowledge everything that you are feeling and let yourself be free to be who you are.”
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, who is best known for his performances as Posner in TimeLine Theatre's debut production of the play, The History Boys
The History Boys
The History Boys is a play by British playwright Alan Bennett. The play premiered at the Lyttelton Theatre in London on 18 May 2004. Its Broadway debut was on 23 April 2006 at the Broadhurst Theatre where there were 185 performances staged before it closed on 1 October 2006.The play won multiple...
and for his portrayal as The Ghost of Christmas Past in Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre
The Goodman Theatre is a professional theater company located in Chicago's Loop. A major part of Chicago theatre, it is the city's oldest currently active nonprofit theater organization...
's production of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of...
.
Personal Life & Career
Alex Weisman began acting when he was a baby, as he landed his first acting job as a baby model. As he grew up in Florida, he has had many regional credits there including Madame MelvilleMadame Melville
Madame Melville is a play by Richard Nelson. It is set in Paris in 1966 and is about an American student, Carl, who finds himself alone in the flat of Claudie, one of his teachers...
, The Legacy (New Theatre) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (Actor’s Playhouse). Alex graduated from Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
with a BS in theatre in May 2010. He performed in several shows there including In The Bubble playing the part of Joey, Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
as Michael, Amadeus as Mozart, and others. On April 22, 2009 he began performing as the role of Posner in TimeLine Theatre's production of The History Boys. It ran for six months, and ended on October 18, 2009. The show won every Jeff Award it was nominated for at the 41st Annual Equity Jeff Awards at Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in 2009. On November 20, 2009 Weisman began performing as The Ghost of Christmas Past and Stephen in the Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre
The Goodman Theatre is a professional theater company located in Chicago's Loop. A major part of Chicago theatre, it is the city's oldest currently active nonprofit theater organization...
's 31st Annual Production of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of...
. Alex has performed as Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown
Charles "Charlie" Brown is the protagonist in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.Charlie Brown and his creator have a common connection in that they are both the sons of barbers, but whereas Schulz's work is described as the "most shining example of the American success story", Charlie...
in the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts...
at the Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) at Northwestern University. He most recently played Michael Darling in Lookingglass Theatre production of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
, and the lead in Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre
The Goodman Theatre is a professional theater company located in Chicago's Loop. A major part of Chicago theatre, it is the city's oldest currently active nonprofit theater organization...
's production of Mary. Currently, Alex is performing as in The Madness of King George III at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is a non-profit, professional theater company located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. Its more than six hundred annual performances performed 48 weeks of the year include its critically acclaimed Shakespeare series, its World's Stage touring productions, and youth...
.
Awards & Reviews
Weisman has won two Chicago Jeff Equity Awards for his performance as Posner in TimeLine Theatre's The History BoysThe History Boys
The History Boys is a play by British playwright Alan Bennett. The play premiered at the Lyttelton Theatre in London on 18 May 2004. Its Broadway debut was on 23 April 2006 at the Broadhurst Theatre where there were 185 performances staged before it closed on 1 October 2006.The play won multiple...
including Best Supporting Actor in a play, and as a part of Best Ensemble. The show also won Best Director (Nick Bowling) and Best Mid-Size Scenic Design (Brian Sidney Bembridge
Brian Sidney Bembridge
Brian Sidney Bembridge is an American scenic and lighting designer for theater and film. His work has been seen on stages throughout the country and internationally on screen. Mr. Bembridge has also taught and lectured at several universities...
). Alex has also received several positive reviews from Chicago theatre critics and newspapers, throughout his career. He was featured in the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
‘s “On the Town” section as one of six “Hot New Faces” in Chicago theater. During an interview with Raquel Mendoza, from TimeLine Theatre Company, he was quoted saying, "Don’t let people tell you who you are. If you let someone else explain who you are, then you have to fight for your uniqueness. Acknowledge everything that you are feeling and let yourself be free to be who you are.”