Jim McElenney

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Jim (1936 – 2018) was seen earlier this season at the Chance playing the role of God in the premiere engagement of the play For Pete’s Sake. Other favorite roles include: Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came To Dinner, Orgon in Tartuffe, Willie Clark in The SunShine Boys, Joe Benjamin in God’s Favorite, Canon Pratt in Moll, and Normal Thayer in On Golden Pond. Jim has also performed stand-up comedy at a number of local clubs and at the Dallas Improv.

Productions at Chance Theater

Production Date Role
Traveling Light August 2001 Barry
For Pete’s Sake March 2001 God