Richard Jordan

Stage Actor. Performer of Presence.

A Chicago-based stage actor with a body of work spanning Broadway, regional theater, and dramatic performance.

Available for Auditions

Representation and references available upon request.

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Location

Chicago, IL

Open to Travel

Height

6'1"

Voice

Baritone

Focus

Stage / Theater

Professional profile — updated regularly.

Recent Productions

Performance highlights from recent stage work.

Beetlejuice production still

Musical

Beetlejuice

Charles Deetz

2025

CLUE production still

Play

CLUE

Mr. Boddy

2026

Putnum County Spelling Bee production still

Musical

Putnum County Spelling Bee

William Barfée

2026

Musical

Something Rotten

William Shakespeare

2024

Musical

Legally Blonde

Warner Huntington III

2024

Musical

Les Miserable

Enjolras

2024

Full resume available on the Resume page.

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Range Across Roles

Versatility grounded in craft and discipline.

Musicals

Voice-led roles, ensemble precision, emotional clarity. From golden age classics to contemporary works.

Leading ManCharacter TenorEnsemble

Plays

Contemporary realism, classical discipline, text-forward work. Grounded performances that honor the script.

Dramatic LeadClassicalContemporary

Screen

Dramatic presence, controlled intensity, subtle performance. Trained for camera work and close-up storytelling.

FilmTelevisionNew Media

Each role approached with rigor, restraint, and respect for the text.

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Training & Foundation

The Work Behind the Work

Foundation in classical technique combined with contemporary approaches to character development. Trained in voice, movement, and text analysis with an emphasis on ensemble work and professional discipline.

Listen

Voice & Performance Reel

A short listening sample — recorded live.

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Acting Training

  • Juilliard School, Drama Division
  • Circle in the Square Theatre School
  • Private coaching with industry professionals

Vocal Training

  • Classical voice (Baritone)
  • Musical theater repertoire
  • Alexander Technique for vocal health

Special Skills

Stage CombatPeriod DanceDialectsPiano

About Richard

Richard Jordan is a stage actor defined by discipline, restraint, and emotional precision. His work centers on text, ensemble collaboration, and the quiet authority of presence—building performances that feel lived-in, grounded, and intentional.

Trained in classical technique and committed to contemporary storytelling, Richard approaches each role as an opportunity to serve the narrative and honor the ensemble. Whether in musicals, plays, or screen work, his focus remains consistent: clarity, truth, and craft.

Based in Chicago, he continues to pursue work that challenges, inspires, and demands the best of his abilities as a performer.

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Let's Talk About the Work

For casting inquiries, collaborations, or representation requests.

Response time typically within 1–2 business days.