august forman

(they/them)

ENSEMBLE MEMBER

August is an actor, playwright, voiceover artist, educator, and Trans advocate. Originally from the small town of Tiffin, Iowa, they received their BFA in Acting from Minnesota State University of Mankato in 2014. Since moving to Chicago in the summer of 2014, August has performed with several companies including: TimeLine Theatre; Victory Gardens Theater; Diversionary Theatre (CA); Oak Park Festival Theatre; American Blues Theatre; Broken Nose Theatre; Babes With Blades; Metropolis Performing Arts Center; and Midsommer Flight. August received a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actor for their work as Gina in Broken Nose Theatre’s production of Girl in the Red Corner. They are a Core Ensemble Member and Facilitator with Imagination Theater, a touring company addressing social issues with young people. They are also an Artistic Associate with Oak Park Festival Theatre. As a playwright, their plays have premiered throughout the country.

ACTOR

Primer (Rian)
Off/Nights Series: “Sick” (Brad)
Bechdel Fest 8: Realign (Ensemble)
The Paper Trail: Billy To His Friends (Billy)
Girl in the Red Corner (Gina)