About Us
OnStage Blog was launched in 2014…
Chris Peterson started this site with a simple but bold mission: to say the things about theatre that others were too afraid to say out loud. What started as a local blog covering community theatre in Connecticut has grown into a nationally recognized voice in the performing arts world, covering Broadway, regional stages, high school productions, and everything in between.
OnStage Blog has made a name for itself by speaking truth to power. Whether calling out casting inequities, examining toxic behavior in educational programs, or lifting up underappreciated artists, this site has never shied away from tough conversations. It’s not just a review site or a news feed—it’s a place where the theatre community goes to talk about what actually matters.
If you love theatre and believe it can be better, welcome.
Chris Peterson - Founder
Chris Peterson is the founder of OnStage Blog, which started as a small site covering community theatre in Connecticut and quickly turned into one of the most widely read theatre blogs on the planet.
Since launching the site in 2014, his writing has sparked national conversations, appeared on MSNBC, and been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Hollywood Reporter, and yes, made a few people uncomfortable in all the right ways.
Chris believes theatre should be accessible, inclusive, and safe for everyone—full stop. Whether he's amplifying underrepresented voices or holding institutions accountable, his goal has never been to please everyone. It’s about telling the truth, asking hard questions, and keeping the conversation moving forward. Chris lives with his family in Georgia.
Greg Ehrhardt - Editor
Greg Ehrhardt formally joined OnStage Blog in April 2020 and is responsible for managing business agreements, editing content, and occasionally writing about theatre, television, and movies. He also appears on The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast. His favorite musical is 1776. Greg and his family live in Connecticut.
Rachel Wagner - Co-Host, The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast
Rachel is a film and theatre critic as well as a host and founder of the popular Hallmarkies Podcast and The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast. She has guest-hosted the KSL Movie Show and appeared on Good Things Utah. She is a Rotten Tomatoes and ATCA-approved critic and member of HCA, OFFCA, UFCA, and more. Rachel lives in Utah.
Jacklyn Collier - Co-Host, The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast
Jacklyn Collier joined The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast in 2024 and creates content for the YouTube series “Theatre Advice with Jacklyn Collier”. Jacklyn is an actress, director, and producer on stage and on screen, including appearances in several Hallmark movies. She lives in New York City with her husband.
Hannah Crawford, OnStage Blog Columnist
Hannah Crawford has been writing for OnStage Blog since 2023. Her writing focuses on the realities of theatre both on and off the stage. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Performance Studies and has experience in youth theatre, directing, stage management, and arts leadership. Hannah and her partner live in Daytona Beach, Florida.