About Me
It all began when a supportive teacher asked me
to give a speech for my graduating class.
I said yes, but was really thinking
I'll choke, sweat & stammer.
Instead... I wrote, memorized, and prepared.
When the moment finally came, I stepped out front.
The whole room went black. Or, so it seemed.
I could hear my voice, but I couldn't see a thing.
Fearless, I forged ahead and before I knew it I was done.
I could see people smiling, clapping, and me?
Somehow I made it through.
Someone believed in me. Just a little bit more in me
and because of that, my life has never been the same.
About You
You’ve come this far, so if you're willing to come a little further
I'll take a moment to share with you what I do.
Recent - 2023 *Terminus by Mark O'Rowe ( t.b.a.) / *Reefer Madness ...
Reefer Madness The Musical @ the historic Sprague Theatre, Elkhorn WI
Phillip Lombard in Agatha Christie's thriller And Then There Were None @ The Rhode, Kenosha WI.
2022-2017 The Shawshank Redemption / Forever Plaid / Songs for a New World
Rooster in the Shawshank Redemption / Smudge in the close-harmony musical by Stuart Ross / the Baritone for the Jason Robert Brown musical, Mother Road Productions
Safe Inside: Preview & Release Sept *Available Amazon Streaming
Attended previews for indie ffeat* Judith O'Dea (Night of the Living Dead)
All The World's A Stage
A 1960s stylized version of William Shakespeare's pastoral work in the role of Jacques
2017-2016 Arsenic & Old Lace
Mortimer Brewster w/ a fantastic cast in this classic comedy
2015-2014 Thee Trinity / Art Live: Writers - Musicians - Poets - Painters...
Played the big J aka the reluctant martyr of one holy dysfunctional family (Chicago Premiere - Royal George Theater) / Interactive venue feat* fine & performing artists showcasing art live (Producer)
The BenchMark
Based on a true story, this poignant take on the plight of Chicago's homeless was written for the
stage by Emmy-nominated producer & writer Richard A. Roberts. Played the title role of Mark
2013 Killers
John Olive's noir thriller as the Husband
Jerod Howard is an American actor for stage & screen. He has played the recurring role of Elliot Hamilton in the indie films October Moon and November Son. He has also appeared on stage as Jay for the premiere of Thee Trinity, written by Emmy-nominated producer/writer Richard A. Roberts. Likewise, Howard played the title role in
The BenchMark, also written by Roberts. Merely a player for Shakespeare’s As You Like It as Jacques, Howard was also seen in the comedy-thriller Arsenic and Old Lace as Mortimer Brewster, and Husband for Killers. During a company residency at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, he studied with the Chicago Acting Studio and Second City. Howard credits his Chicago debut in the cult hit Pulp Fiction, adapted to the stage for Azusa Productions. An accomplished vocalist, he has performed as the Baritone in Songs for a New World, Smudge in Forever Plaid, and the title role in Snoopy the Musical. Jerod wishes to thank his family for their love and support. Any success he would like to credit those who inspire him every day.
