Chris Peterson ~ OnStage Blog Founder
Chris Peterson launched OnStage Blog on May 14th, 2014 with the mission of promoting and discussing the community theatre scene in Fairfield County, CT.
Within a couple of months and a couple of viral posts, OnStage Blog grew rapidly and is now one of the most visited theatre sites in the world. Its mission has always been, and will always be, to shine a light on issues within the theatrical space that deserve to be covered more often.
His work has been mentioned in publications such as the New York Times, Boston Globe, The Ringer, and the Hollywood Reporter. He’s also appeared on numerous podcasts and MSNBC.
Greg Ehrhardt ~ OnStage Blog Editorial Staff
Greg Ehrhardt joined the OnStage Blog editorial team in April 2020. An avid musical theatre fan, Greg writes for the website and the weekly newsletter on theatre related news. He also writes about movies for OnScreen Blog.
Twitter: @onscreenblog
Ashley Griffin ~ Stage Directions
Ashley Griffin is the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing HAMLET. As a writer Ashley is most well known as the creator of the pop culture phenomenon FOREVER DEADWARD (New World Stages,) praised by MTV, E!, EW and others, and the hit off-Broadway play TRIAL directed by Lori Petty. Her work has been developed at Broadway’s Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons and La MaMa (among others.) Ashley is currently in development with a new network series, and is artist in residence at The Access Theater Company. Her debut novel THE SPINDLE is out now.
As an actress, Ashley has performed on and off Broadway as well as in L.A. and London. This past year she appeared in HOMELAND, THE DEUCE, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (starring Hugh Jackman,) and in the off-Broadway play THE NEUROLOGY OF THE SOUL at A.R.T. originating the starring role of Amy. She has a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (where she has subsequently taught,) and has studied at R.A.D.A., The Boston Conservatory and the Hamilton Academy of Music.
YouTube: Ashley Griffin
Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @ashleygriffinofficial
Twitter: @ashleyjgriffin