Member Bio
Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
Education: BFA, Theatre School at DePaul University
Member since 1999
Vanessa Greenway grew up in Eugene, Oregon and moved to Chicago to attend The Theatre School at DePaul University, where she received her BFA in Acting. Recent credits include Judith Kennedy in Vitalist Theatre’s Chicago premiere of THE NIGHT SEASON (Jeff Award for Supporting Actress), Jenny in The Hypocrite’s production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA, Olivia in City Lit Theatre’s TWELFTH NIGHT, Constance in Griffin Theatre’s THE CONSTANT WIFE (Jeff Award for Principal Actress in a Play)and the Witch Queen in the Griffin’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s STARDUST. Other Chicago credits include work with Porchlight Music Theatre (NINE, PROMISES, PROMISES and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG), Eclipse Theatre (TALLEY & SON) Live Bait (DEATH ON A PINK CARPET and PARAMOUNT GIRL), Noble Fool (VIKINGS! A MUSICAL IN TWO AXE, and RUTHLESS) New Tuners, Emerald City, Prop Thtre, American Theatre Co., and the American Girl Place Theatre. In 2006, Vanessa had the pleasure of singing for Stephen Sondheim himself with the musical group Cabarah in Millennium Park’s SONDHEIM IN THE PARK musical celebration. Vanessa is also a Pilates instructor and received her equipment certification and certifications in Mat and Standing Pilates from the PhysicalMind Institute®. She teaches at Chicago River North Pilates and the Ray Meyer Fitness & Recreation Center at DePaul University.
Productions with the Griffin
The Constant Wife (Jeff Award-Actress in a Leading Role)
Stardust
Ella Enchanted
Catherine Called Birdy
Spring Awakening