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Nicholas Aaron Steinberger (born July 18, 2005, in West Frankfort, Illinois)[1] is an American actor, podcaster, marketing director, and mascot performer. He is known for his work with McLeod Summer Playhouse, his role as Marketing Director and ensemble cast member in the world premiere of Standard Issue, and for hosting the podcast Anything and Everything with Nick Steinberger.[2] He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Steinberger was born and raised in West Frankfort, a former coal town in Southern Illinois. He developed an early love for the outdoors and performance. He began acting in school plays and was cast in Gypsy at McLeod Summer Playhouse[3] following eighth grade. He graduated from Frankfort Community High School in 2023, where he appeared in 12 theatrical productions during his senior year. He currently attends Southern Illinois University Carbondale, studying Theater and receiving training in voice, dance, and acting for stage.[1]
Career
[edit]Theatrical Performance
[edit]Steinberger has performed with several academic and regional theaters across Southern Illinois. His credits include, but are not limited to:
- Roles including Garvin/Cop/Featured Dancer and Ren understudy in Footloose (2023)[4] – McLeod Summer Playhouse,[3] directed by Matthew C. Williams
- Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly! (2024) – McLeod Summer Playhouse, directed by Bill Kincaid
- Yellow Dragon in Dragons Love Tacos (2024) – McLeod Summer Playhouse, directed by Daryll Clark
- Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2024) – John A. Logan College, directed by Chris Thornton
- Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors (2025) – Shawnee Community College, directed by Clarissa Fox
- Dancer in Phoenix Dance Concert (2025) – Southern Illinois University, directed by Daryll Clark
- Ensemble cast member and Marketing Director for Standard Issue (2025), world premiere production, directed by Tim Robinson
In 2025, Steinberger performed dual roles in Standard Issue, an original musical by Hank and Deanna Deiters exploring a soldier's journey through military service. In addition to performing in the ensemble, Steinberger served as the production's Marketing Director, coordinating press interviews, social media strategy, and promotional outreach. Standard Issue was produced by Vets in the Arts.[6]
Podcasting
[edit]Since 2023, Steinberger has hosted Anything and Everything with Nick Steinberger,[2] a self-produced podcast available on YouTube. The show features weekly episodes covering a range of cultural and lifestyle topics with occasional guest interviews.[7]
YouTube channel: Anything and Everything with Nick Steinberger[2]
Marketing
[edit]Beyond Standard Issue, Steinberger manages marketing and publicity for his podcast and various theater organizations throughout Southern Illinois, including Kre8tive Fine Arts Academy[8]', Southern Illinois University School of Theater and Dance[9]', and other regional theaters. His work includes traditional and digital media strategy, cast promotion, and audience engagement.
Training and Workshops
[edit]Steinberger has received comprehensive training across multiple disciplines under notable instructors and coaches:
- Dance:
- Ballet: Jennifer Williams, Matthew C. Williams, Joshua Kimball
- Tap: Darryl Clark
- Modern: Daryll Clark, Winifred Haun, Matthew C. Williams
- Jazz: Daryll Clark, Matthew C. Williams
- Stage Acting:
- Kesiana Obue, Bill Kincaid, Daryll Clark, Matthew C. Williams
- Voice:
- Theatrical Voice: Emily Wadley, Clarissa Scroggings, David Dillard, Derek Hamblin
- Musical and Choral Voice: Susan Davenport, Derek Hamblin
- Screen Acting:
- A. J. Rice[1]
Skills and Special Training
[edit]- Dance styles: ballet, jazz, tap, modern
- Stage combat and stage tumbling
- Public speaking and cartwheels
- Physical endurance: temperature acclimatization and suit stamina (mascot/performance suits)
Affiliations
[edit]- Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Theater and Dance[9]
- McLeod Summer Playhouse[3]
- Vets in the Arts[6]
- Thrillville Thrillbillies[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Biography".
- ^ a b c "Anything and Everything". YouTube.
- ^ a b c "McLeod Summer Playhouse | SIU Demo | SIU". playhouse.siu.edu.
- ^ "SIU's McLeod Theater is the place to lose your blues and get 'Footloose' Aug. 3-6".
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=533097426537575&set=pb.100095119676705.-2207520000&type=3.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "HOME 2025". Vets In The Arts.
- ^ "Anything and Everything". YouTube.
- ^ "CONTACT". kre8ive.
- ^ a b "Home | School of Theater and Dance | SIU". theateranddance.siu.edu.
- ^ "Thrillville Thrillbillies" – via thrillbillies.com.
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- "Nicholas Steinberger Leads FCHS Redbirds Cross Country Team". westfrankfortsports.com. Retrieved 2025-06-30.