Chad Hewitt

BA in English Literature, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Experience: Working as assistant Artistic Director for an original works theatre company

Areas of Interest: TV/film, Performing arts, Theatre, PR/Marketing

Ideal Job in 10 Years: Producer for a professional theatre company or television show.

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? After working in a non-creative 9-5 day job for 5 years, it was time to leverage myself to get paid doing something that I’m actually passionate about.

Favorite (song/movie/show/festival/exhibition … )? Favorite TV show : Veep or RuPaul’s Drag Race

What are you most looking forwards to about the MSLCE program? The professional development and networking opportunities.

What is your favorite Chicago landmark/attraction, or what are you most excited to visit? Second City

If you could have lunch with one person (living or dead), who would it be? Amy Poehler

If you had to describe yourself in three words, they would be… Uncomfortably self-aware

If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you? “Whoops My Bad” starring Steve Carrell

Where is your dream internship for next summer? NBC or Comedy Central

Where are you from? Columbus, OH