Chad Gearig-Howejust returned to Chicago from five years in New Orleans where he music directed, played, and performed in shows such as Cabaret (music director – Big Easy Award Winner, Reed 1, and Bobby), Rocky Horror...(Frank), Little Shop (Seymour), We Will Rock You (Galileo), The Laramie Project (Ensemble), Hairspray (Corny Collins), Matlida (Doctor/Escapologist), and others. Chad’s recent Chicago credits include an appearance as “Nigel” in A Fine Feathered Murder with Hell in a Handbag (understudy), and in Cabaret as both “Schulz and Cliff,” as well as understudying “Ernst” (Metropolis Performing Arts).  Chad also plays with the Lakeside Pride Jazz Orchestra, cares for his two dogs and, of course, his amazing spouse, Thom!  Instagram are @chadlgearig and @c.g.h_photography