Jonathan Perkins
Actor/Voiceover Artist
Yo! I’m Jonathan!
I’m a native of Joliet, IL, (raised back and forth in Virginia) based in Chicago.
I got my BFA in Acting from Northern Illinois University, after a VERY brief stint of majoring in computer science.
I love studying and performing classical texts and seek to show underrepresented voices actively doing this work.
In my free time, I love reading a good book (I’m a sucker for romance), going on walks, and hanging with my homies.
Peep the other tabs to know more about me!
Lord Capulet in "Romeo and Juliet" at Midsommer Flight
Angelo in "The Comedy of Errors" at Texas Shakespeare Festival
Colonel Fitzwilliam in "Pride & Prejudice" at Texas Shakespeare Festival
Don Pedro in "Much Ado About Nothing" at Northern Illinois University
Angelo in "The Comedy of Errors" at Texas Shakespeare Festival
Lord Capulet in "Romeo and Juliet" at Midsommer Flight
Ross in "Macbeth" at Hoosier Shakespeare Festival
Colonel Fitzwilliam in "Pride & Prejudice" at Texas Shakespeare Festival
Simon Shashava in "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" at Northern Illinois University
Angelo in "The Comedy of Errors" at Texas Shakespeare Festival
Ross in "Macbeth" at Hoosier Shakespeare Festival
King Abniss The Apathetic in "Todrick the Not-So-Terrible" at Texas Shakespeare Festival
Simon Shashava in "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" at Northern Illinois University
Slender in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" at Hoosier Shakespeare Festival
What’s Been Going On??
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Promethean Theatre Ensemble: The Book of Will
Coming up in September, you’ll see me as Ralph Crane/Compositor and others in Lauren Gunderson’s heartfelt and hilarious play The Book of Will. As a Shakespeare nerd, I just HAD to get my hands on this show. Gonna be an excellent time, so pop out to the theatre! You won’t wanna miss this one.
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Milwaukee Rep: Emerging Professional Residency
As of April 1st, 2025, I’ve completed my Acting Residency at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. I performed in "A Christmas Carol" and understudied Romeo, Paris, and Lord Montague in "Romeo & Juliet!" Fun fact: I performed ALL of my tracks in R&J (with 30 minutes’ notice specifically for Romeo). Eternally grateful to the Rep and to Milwaukee!
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Romeo and Juliet @ Midsommer Flight (6/28/24-8/4/24)
I had the honor of playing Lord Capulet in Midsommer Flight's production of "Romeo and Juliet." It was my live Chicago debut and I couldn't have been more thrilled to provide free, accessible Shakespeare to various parks around the city.