Biography

Erin Bonham is a vibrant Chicago based theatre/film artist, strategic storyteller and professional Dungeon Master! Her work lives at the intersection of creativity and community. She thrives in collaborative environments, blending her expertise in directing, acting, and community-outreach. Whether raising 5K by directing Shakespeare or DMing for an actual-play podcast, Erin merges the arts with strategic communication. Erin has multiple degrees. The first, a B.A. in Theatre Performance, and the second, in Public Relations from Xavier University. Erin is driven by a commitment to fostering empathy, wonder, and connection through every curtain call.

Beliefs & Values

Art as Connection: She believes theatre is empathy radicalized. Theatre is a vessel for deep intercession change. Every stage is a canvas for stories that foster empathy.

Community-Driven Work: Her PR background fuels her belief that art must engage its audience strategically, asking questions like, "why does this world need this story right now?"

Friend of Knowledge: Philosopher originates from the Ancient Greek words "philo" (φίλος), meaning "love" or "friendship", and "sophia" (σοφία), meaning "knowledge”. In short, Erin is a philosopher or a friend of knowledge.