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Hello and welcome to the official website of Chris Weiss.
Chris is a professional actor, dancer and deck hand. He is available for work in the New York metropolitan area. He is currently accepting projects for stage (musical and drama), television and film (SAG-AFTRA), dance projects, behind the scenes work and is also available for modeling jobs.
Hello and welcome to the official website of Chris Weiss.
Chris is a professional actor, dancer and deck hand. He is available for work in the New York metropolitan area. He is currently accepting projects for stage (musical and drama), television and film (SAG-AFTRA), dance projects, behind the scenes work and is also available for modeling jobs.
STAGE / TV / FILM ACTOR
Chris has been performing since the age of 6, and brings a rich experience in musical theatre and comedy to his performances.He has been involved in numerous theatrical productions including such well known musicals as Camelot, Sweeney Todd, and La Cage aux Folles. Chris' experience also extends to children's theatre where he has received acclaim for his work in productions such as Dora the Explorer and Junie B. Jones.
He is a familiar face within the Long Island theatre scene and has performed in both intimate and large venues ranging from the Pennysaver Ampitheater in Brookhaven to the St. George Theater in Staten Island.
In high school and college, Chris also performed in straight plays such as The Pillowman and Camino Real.
He holds two degrees in theatre and is a member of the International Thespian Society.
Of late, he has been participating in frequent workshops with an emphasis on movement theatre, challenging himself creating pieces without words. He has also been performing in various cabarets at the West End Lounge in its Campy Cabaret series.
Chris is also a member of SAG-AFTRA, and is an active background actor for film and television. He can be spotted in such popular shows as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Gotham, and Younger, as well as in several other programs.
Chris is currently available to work in the NY area, and is accepting offers for stage, T.V., and film opportunities.
MODERN / MUSICAL DANCER
Chris is also an accomplished dancer with over 20 years of dance experience. Chris’ dancing career began at the age of 8 with basic jazz and hip hop. He later studied modern dance and Graham technique during his high school years. He also studied Laban Movement Analysis, as well as kinesiology during that time. In college, he added ballet and musical theatre to his repertoire.
On stage, Chris has been utilized as a dancer in numerous productions including My Favorite Year and The Producers, in which he quickly learned how to tap. He has recently served as a dance captain for several children's shows.
Chris has previously self-trained as a contortionist for several years. His extreme flexibility proved beneficial for portraying horror characters such as the Streetcleaner in Tennesee Williams' Camino Real.
WIG STYLIST/STAGEHAND
Chris also brings a wealth of experience behind the scenes.Since 2013, he has been refurbishing and styling wigs for various productions, the likes of Hairspray, The Little Mermaid, and Junie B. Jones. Through his unique style of conventional techniques and unconventional methods, he has transformed wigs to fit the atmosphere of many productions. He is self-taught.
Chris also studied costume construction and design. As a student at Brooklyn College, Chris was deeply involved in the costume shop, swiftly learning how to stitch by hand and machine. He assisted in constructing and altering costume pieces for numerous productions, such as Becky Shaw and Gruesome Playground Injuries, and helped with organizing the then-recent costume catalogue.
Chris is an adept stagehand as well. He studied stagecraft in high school and in college, participating in numerous builds, strikes, and on some occasions, assisting in focusing the lights. He has also served on the running crew, often as a dresser.