Chris McCollum

Chris is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Hailing from Memphis, TN, he graduated from the University of Memphis with a BFA in theatre performance. Chris has a background in both dance and voice and has been performing across the country. Recently he has been performing as a singer and dancer in Hersheypark in Pennsylvania with Matt Davenport productions doing shows such as WILD COUNTRY and A ROCKIN’ MUSIC BOX CHRISTMAS. Favorite show credits include CATS (Skimbleshanks); NOISES OFF (Garry); CURTAINS (Bobby); WEST SIDE STORY (Toro). In addition he played the “Balladeer” in ASSASSINS; and “Bat Boy” in BAT BOY, both of which won him a Memphis Arts Council Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. With a passion for theatre that has spanned most of his life, Chis is honored to bring the Missoula Children’s Theatre message across the country. It is now more important than ever to continue the pursuit of arts in education. “Vive, Rie, Ama! (Live, Laugh,Love!)