Interview with Phil & Wendy

Interview with Phil & Wendy

by | Dec 13, 2025 | Come Back Little Sheba

We asked award-winning ensemble members PHILIP EARL JOHNSON (Doc) and GWENDOLYN (WENDY) WHITESIDE (Lola) a few questions. Read the interview below: How did you prepare physically, emotionally, and/or mentally for your role? PHIL: The main aspect that I felt like I...

PHILIP EARL JOHNSON

by | Aug 16, 2025 | News

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Mundelein, Illinois YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 2018 POSITION: Actor AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS (Upcoming) Come Back, Little Sheba On Clover Road – Jeff Award nomination for Production-midsize The Columnist – Jeff Award nomination for...
NO ONE CARES ABOUT CLOWN PAIN

NO ONE CARES ABOUT CLOWN PAIN

by | May 1, 2024 | News, The Commons

Philip Earl Johnson. 34 years as MooNiE: Juggler. FooLiSH MorTaL. He’s leaving the props at home. And now he’s talking back. Misadventures during international travel, Jury Duty and hilariously challenging patrons are just a few of the subjects he takes on in this 80...

Join us for an unforgettable evening with national treasure MooNie the Magnif’Cent.

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