Tom McElroy - Actor, Chicago Freelance

In this episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, Jeff sits down with actor Tom McElroy to talk about a life shaped by faith, storytelling, theater, film, and unexpected turns.Tom shares how he moved from ministry into acting, what drew him to the stage, and why performance became more than a career path. He reflects on working in Chicago theater, appearing in productions like Prison Break, Chicago Fire, and The Dark Knight, and the lessons he has learned from decades in a difficult but deeply meaningful business.This conversation is about faith, resilience, creative calling, and the strange, funny, and powerful moments that come from chasing the work you feel called to do.