STEVE O’CONNELL

Steve O’Connell is very excited join the community of artists at Ovation! He has spent the last two decades working as a professional actor, director and educator. Most recently, Steve had the great fortune of playing Ron Weasley in the San Francisco Company of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. His work on Chicago stages include performances with Marriott, Drury Lane, Paramount, Chicago Shakespeare, Victory Gardens, First Folio, Timeline, Boho, The Hypocrites and many others. His work on Chicago stages have earned him three Jeff Award nominations.

On screen Steve most recently starred in the feature film The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain, executive produced by Morgan Freeman and currently streaming on HBO Max. Other on-screen credits include Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Low Winter Sun, The Mob Doctor, Betrayal and a recurring role on FOX’s Empire.

As an acting instructor Steve strives to create a fun, active and thoughtful environment where students can learn through creative experiences. Knowing that each individual responds to actor training in their own way, Steve takes care to meet each student where they are in their artistic journey. He sees instruction as a collaboration between leader and learner and can’t wait to work with the young performers who call Ovation their home!

In his free time Steve loves to spend time with his wife and three boys. He also likes to play guitar and basketball, but rarely at the same time… You can visit him on the web at ww.steveoconnell.net

ROLES WITH OVATION

• Acting Instructor
• Audition Coach