Byron Stewart (Paris) Chicago audiences have seen Mr. Stewart's work in many theaters, including Northlight, Black Ensemble, Pegasus, Court, and The Goodman. he received a Jeff Citation (Lead Actor) for Slow Dance on The Killing Ground at Touchstone Theater. Mr. Stewart has been awarded a Black Theater Alliance Award and an After Dark Award (Outstanding Performance) for his performance in the one-man show, Conversation With A Diva, produced by A Real Read and the Bailiwick. As Artistic Director of A Real Read, he has directed and performed in most of the ensemble's local performances and national tours. As Artistic Director of School Street Movement, a school-based HIV - prevention performance troupe, he directs all touring shows including the Sex Police, a hip hop dance play. Byron also created a program of children and adult acting classes at Joel Hall Dance Center. Mr. Stewart costarred in the feature film, How U Like Me Now, and is featured in the made-for-television pilot, Kevin's Room. Mr. Stewart received his BFA degree from Howard University in Washington DC.