John Reeger (born 20th century) is an American actor and playwright, based in Chicago.
His fifteen productions include:
His thirty productions include:
With Julie Shannon creating the music and lyrics, Reeger wrote The Christmas Schooner which premiered at Chicago's Bailiwick Repertory Theatre and received the 1996 Chicago After Dark Award for outstanding new work. A twelve-year (as of 2006) continuing seasonal run has followed as well as a CD, and productions in the Midwest, Texas and California have also been successful.
Based on the true story of a Great Lakes schooner captain who risks life and limb to transport fir trees from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Chicago's German immigrants during the late 19th century.
With Shannon again creating the music and lyrics, Reeger wrote Let the Eagle Fly, the story of Cesar Chavez.
He is married to Paula Scrofano and has two children.