Editor responsible for the Tribune's coverage of theater and the performing arts, including comedy and dance. I work with critic Chris Jones and other writers and contributors covering theater and the arts for the Tribune. I also maintain the Theater Loop blog and newsletter and contribute to Friday's On The Town section.

Best beat in the building. I've been covering Chicago-area theater and the performing arts scene for about six years. I've been at the Chicago Tribune since 1999 and in the newspaper business since 1993. Previous papers include the Times of Northwest Indiana and the Quad-City Times in Iowa.

Running. Even better, stopping at the end of running. My family. Did I mention theater? What else. Reading. Travel. Caffeine.