The Stories We Live,
The Stories We Tell.

Exploring meaning through words, film and performance.

About G. F. ("Gerry") Gallagher

Gerry is a versatile actor, skilled writer, and talented voice artist
who endeavors to bring stories of all kinds to life.

With a blend of creativity and curiosity, he has contributed to a variety of projects including theater, film and audio productions. His journey into the arts is driven by an abiding desire to connect with audiences on a deep, personal level and to inspire through the many forms of storytelling.

Whether it's interpreting characters on stage or screen, or crafting compelling narratives in both fiction and non-fiction work, each project is approached with passion
and an enduring sense of respect for the possibilities inherent in each.

Voiceover

Providing narration and voice-over work for a world of ideas.

Writing

From essay and reportage to literary fiction, screenwriting and plays

Acting

Expressing the essence of story collaboratively in film and on the stage

Voice Work

Writing

Gerry is a writer based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Non-fiction articles have appeared in print and on-line in Architecture Minnesota, Mississippi Valley Traveler, CollegeLax and Minnesota Palate. He has won an award for essay from the Catholic Spirit and was a feature writer and columnist for the college lacrosse magazine, MCLA, the Lax Mag.

Current efforts in fiction include a work of youth fantasy, a novel-in-progress, some short screenplays as well as random other bits of literary fiction. His short play, LinkdOut, was a recent selection for the Off-Page Play and Film Festival in the greater Philadelphia area.

MEMBER: Chicago Writers Association
Windy City Reviews - editorial staff
https://clippings.me/gfgallagher

Acting

Gerry has been active on stage in numerous productions in the Chicago area, including Arsenic and Old Lace and Glengarry Glen Ross (Village Theatre Guild, Glen Ellyn, IL), A Christmas Carol - A Radio Play (The Home Creative Company, Elgin, IL), Inherit the Wind (The Theatre Lab, Arlington Heights, IL), and It's Only A Play (Riverfront Playhouse, Aurora, IL). He has also directed short plays as part of the GreenMan Theatre Troupe's 8 to the Bar Festival (Elmhurst, IL).

On camera he has been featured in a number of web commercials as well as the independent short films Cinematically Richer, Dig, 15 Lines, Terms of Endearment (student film) and in the forthcoming web series, Time Hole.

MEMBER: Midwest Film Festival (Chicago, IL)
Village Theatre Guild (Glen Ellyn, IL)

October 18, 2025

Elmhurst Cemetery Walk (Churchville Cemetery, Bensenville, IL)

Join GreenMan Theatre at two locations this year for two different Cemetery Walks!
Directors: Becca Easley and Marilyn Connolly

Performances:
Elmhurst at the Churchville location on Saturday, October 18

Advanced reservations required (link below)

Oakbrook on Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th (link below)

ELMHURST
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to be partnering again with the Elmhurst History Museum in their presentation of Cemetery Walk. Learn about the history of Elmhurst through the unique perspectives of past residents during this all-ages cemetery walk. Been on the tour before? Experience new characters for the 2025 season! This tour will take place at the Churchville School location!

Slots are limited and reservations are required.

No strollers please. Rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graveside-stories-cemetery-walk-tickets-1564099396399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cast:
Frederick Claussen: Dylan Walker
Emma Claussen: Debbie Proska
Louisa Fischer: Kitt Recker
Louis Schmidt: Patrick Deering
Oscar Fischer: G.F. Gallagher
Emma Fischer: Linda Gallagher