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Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing wife Lisa. She is the rock of our family. She inspires me daily with her approach to life and the way that she greets the world with joy, patience, positivity and laughter. She’s the best Mom to our kiddos and they are so blessed to have her as their Mommy.

Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing wife Lisa. She is the rock of our family. She inspires me daily with her approach to life and the way that she greets the world with joy, patience, positivity and laughter. She’s the best Mom to our kiddos and they are so blessed to have her as their Mommy.

I had the best time being a Judge again this year for the Jerry Herman Awards which celebrate excellence in High School Theatre in Los Angeles. The winners go on to compete in the National Jimmy Awards! (a very big deal) I just want to congratulate ALL the nominated students, their schools, their shows, their teachers, and parents for an amazing year of theatre in Los Angeles. There are so many talented kids well on their way to amazing careers and we are always so joyful to celebrate them. Congrats to this year’s winners @jacksonchasewright and @kaleoknight !! Break legs at the @jimmyawards !! Thank you to my fellow judges: the iconic @kennyortegablog and @cathyrigbymccoy , my good friends @nfparkergirl and @jlpantages and new friend @danagaier and of course @benny.pandisney and @broadwayinhollywood for having me!

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I had the best time being a Judge again this year for the Jerry Herman Awards which celebrate excellence in High School Theatre in Los Angeles. The winners go on to compete in the National Jimmy Awards! (a very big deal) I just want to congratulate ALL the nominated students, their schools, their shows, their teachers, and parents for an amazing year of theatre in Los Angeles. There are so many talented kids well on their way to amazing careers and we are always so joyful to celebrate them. Congrats to this year’s winners @jacksonchasewright and @kaleoknight !! Break legs at the @jimmyawards !! Thank you to my fellow judges: the iconic @kennyortegablog and @cathyrigbymccoy , my good friends @nfparkergirl and @jlpantages and new friend @danagaier and of course @benny.pandisney and @broadwayinhollywood for having me!

@ericpetersencoaching

Got some great new shots from my ol’ buddy, the amazing @peter_hurley !!

Got some great new shots from my ol’ buddy, the amazing @peter_hurley !!

My spectacularly talented daughter Sophie playing Marian Paroo in her high school production of “The Music Man” singing “My White Knight”. We could not be more proud of this kiddo!! She has worked so hard on her voice and acting and is just dazzling in this show!! #musicman #marianthelibrarian #mywhiteknight #kidactor #prouddad

My spectacularly talented daughter Sophie playing Marian Paroo in her high school production of “The Music Man” singing “My White Knight”. We could not be more proud of this kiddo!! She has worked so hard on her voice and acting and is just dazzling in this show!! #musicman #marianthelibrarian #mywhiteknight #kidactor #prouddad

Found this gem of my wife and I singing this Spamalot song at our beloved Barn Theatre in 2007.

@thelisamorabito
@barntheatreschool
#barshow

Found this gem of my wife and I singing this Spamalot song at our beloved Barn Theatre in 2007.

@thelisamorabito
@barntheatreschool
#barshow

I had the best time making my film Directorial debut with an amazing team making the soon to be released 90s rom-com “Connection Pending” starring the fabulous @kelseycookeofficial and @chriswguerra ! They ( @thisishardtoreadprod ) brought together an awesome team of great people and we shot an entire feature film in 12 days! Huge thanks to everyone involved!! My brilliant DP @dustinlaemmlen , 1st AD @jessecraig , script supervisor @colin.visualss , art dept @alexandraboylan & @kinliewray.jpg , camera team @chrishaggertydp @johnterpstra , sound team @audiojt & @audreywiese , amazing behind the scenes gals making sure we had locations, and food and paperwork, etc @renaecraig , @michellelaemmlen , & @lottieshudde , set PA @tobiascraley05 , hair and makeup @1011makeupandhair , costumes @styledbykcarlton and many more!! Thank you to all our actors who came in for a scene or two! @jesse_hutch , @mel_ordway @lauraosnes @nathanjohnsonny @landontalks @milesjamesburris @kellanlutz @jasonmarsden @brianmichaeljones @scottreevesofficial @nakiaburrise @catherine_sutherland @andimarietillman @jameskyson @caseycott What a great creative experience! Thank you to everyone!! Stay tuned for more info to come! 🎥 #independentfilms #director

I had the best time making my film Directorial debut with an amazing team making the soon to be released 90s rom-com “Connection Pending” starring the fabulous @kelseycookeofficial and @chriswguerra ! They ( @thisishardtoreadprod ) brought together an awesome team of great people and we shot an entire feature film in 12 days! Huge thanks to everyone involved!! My brilliant DP @dustinlaemmlen , 1st AD @jessecraig , script supervisor @colin.visualss , art dept @alexandraboylan & @kinliewray.jpg , camera team @chrishaggertydp @johnterpstra , sound team @audiojt & @audreywiese , amazing behind the scenes gals making sure we had locations, and food and paperwork, etc @renaecraig , @michellelaemmlen , & @lottieshudde , set PA @tobiascraley05 , hair and makeup @1011makeupandhair , costumes @styledbykcarlton and many more!! Thank you to all our actors who came in for a scene or two! @jesse_hutch , @mel_ordway @lauraosnes @nathanjohnsonny @landontalks @milesjamesburris @kellanlutz @jasonmarsden @brianmichaeljones @scottreevesofficial @nakiaburrise @catherine_sutherland @andimarietillman @jameskyson @caseycott What a great creative experience! Thank you to everyone!! Stay tuned for more info to come! 🎥 #independentfilms #director

I remember this like it was yesterday. No way it was 10 yrs ago!! Miss all those amazing young actors I got to work with too!! Thanks to @goodmorningamerica and @andrewlloydwebber and all those amazing casts coming together for an overload of Broadway magic!!!

I remember this like it was yesterday. No way it was 10 yrs ago!! Miss all those amazing young actors I got to work with too!! Thanks to @goodmorningamerica and @andrewlloydwebber and all those amazing casts coming together for an overload of Broadway magic!!!

Some pics from my Feature Film Directing debut #ConnectionPending from @thisishardtoreadprod starring @kelseycookeofficial & @chriswguerra
It’s a 90s RomCom road trip film. We are shooting down here in Nashville and having a great time! So excited for you all to see this!

Some pics from my Feature Film Directing debut #ConnectionPending from @thisishardtoreadprod starring @kelseycookeofficial & @chriswguerra
It’s a 90s RomCom road trip film. We are shooting down here in Nashville and having a great time! So excited for you all to see this!

Amazing moment with my son Miles when DJ Moore and Caleb Williams connected for the go ahead touchdown in the Bears win last weekend. Thank you @chicagobears for being the best team to root for and creating memories that will never fade. #BearDown

Amazing moment with my son Miles when DJ Moore and Caleb Williams connected for the go ahead touchdown in the Bears win last weekend. Thank you @chicagobears for being the best team to root for and creating memories that will never fade. #BearDown

#chicagobears @chicagobears #cardiacbears #goodbetterbest

#chicagobears @chicagobears #cardiacbears #goodbetterbest

2025 Self Tapes #actorlife #selftape

2025 Self Tapes #actorlife #selftape

2025… what a year. Highs and lows. Lots of new opportunities, new adventures, and lots of laughter. Thank you to my family and friends.

2025… what a year. Highs and lows. Lots of new opportunities, new adventures, and lots of laughter. Thank you to my family and friends.

Merry Christmas from the Petersen Family!! We hope you and your family are happy and healthy! Happy Holidays!! #snow #whitechristmas

Merry Christmas from the Petersen Family!! We hope you and your family are happy and healthy! Happy Holidays!! #snow #whitechristmas

Down goes Eric!! Ice skating fail!!

Down goes Eric!! Ice skating fail!!

Had such a great time at @ctgla seeing @bensplatt last week!! Got to bring my amazing daughter @sophiamariepetersen and ran into a bunch of friends!! Great seeing @joshuarobertcolley again since we did #ElfMusical together in 2015, he’s a huge star now!! Great seeing @marybfaber my business partner and meeting @jaheemtoombs !! Go see Ben Platt sing, he is sooo talented!! Thanks as always for having us @ctgla ! #losangelestheatre

Had such a great time at @ctgla seeing @bensplatt last week!! Got to bring my amazing daughter @sophiamariepetersen and ran into a bunch of friends!! Great seeing @joshuarobertcolley again since we did #ElfMusical together in 2015, he’s a huge star now!! Great seeing @marybfaber my business partner and meeting @jaheemtoombs !! Go see Ben Platt sing, he is sooo talented!! Thanks as always for having us @ctgla ! #losangelestheatre

Ok people!! Hear me!! Hear me when I say this!!! RUN to the @hollywoodpantagestheatre to see the National Tour of @suffsmusical !!!!!!!!

SUFFs is about the Women’s Suffrage Movement and it is a mix of Hamilton, 1776, female empowerment and awesomeness!! This is one of the BEST productions I’ve seen in a VERY long time!! We loved it!!! Great, top tier Musical Theatre artistry up there. Catchy songs, brilliant performances, amazing costumes, perfect direction, wonderful important story, it’s funny, it’s moving, it’s just spectacular! A night in the theatre that will stick with me for a long long time. Bring your daughters, bring your mothers, bring your sons and your fathers too!! Bravo to all involved!!!

Ok people!! Hear me!! Hear me when I say this!!! RUN to the @hollywoodpantagestheatre to see the National Tour of @suffsmusical !!!!!!!!

SUFFs is about the Women’s Suffrage Movement and it is a mix of Hamilton, 1776, female empowerment and awesomeness!! This is one of the BEST productions I’ve seen in a VERY long time!! We loved it!!! Great, top tier Musical Theatre artistry up there. Catchy songs, brilliant performances, amazing costumes, perfect direction, wonderful important story, it’s funny, it’s moving, it’s just spectacular! A night in the theatre that will stick with me for a long long time. Bring your daughters, bring your mothers, bring your sons and your fathers too!! Bravo to all involved!!!

The Sneetches is NOW PLAYING on @netflix !!!! Please check out my daughter @sophiamariepetersen as Pearl Puddlesnuff!! We are so so proud of her work in this film and you are gonna love her character too! She gets to sing and act in this movie and you just gotta check it out, NOW!!! @netflixfamily @sbvtalent #actorkid

The Sneetches is NOW PLAYING on @netflix !!!! Please check out my daughter @sophiamariepetersen as Pearl Puddlesnuff!! We are so so proud of her work in this film and you are gonna love her character too! She gets to sing and act in this movie and you just gotta check it out, NOW!!! @netflixfamily @sbvtalent #actorkid

I’m so excited to announce the full cast of the upcoming production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” at La Mirada Theatre! @mccoyrigbyentertainment has brought me back to DIRECT this exciting production (the first in the country since the Broadway and National Tour run), and I couldn’t be more excited!! This cast is chock full of heavy hitters!!!! Come see us at @lamiradatheatre Oct 31- Nov 23rd!! @cathyrigbymccoy @nfparkergirl @stevenbooth_verified @joshgrisetti @gianttrent @mabuhayitsregina @nickapostolinadotcom #ixchelvaliente @jamiemorganofficial @louispardo @reggiedeleon @dmontooth @bellahicks @grant_hodges @lamiradatheatre @mccoyrigbyentertainment #peterpangoeswrong #director #latheatre #ericpetersen

I’m so excited to announce the full cast of the upcoming production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” at La Mirada Theatre! @mccoyrigbyentertainment has brought me back to DIRECT this exciting production (the first in the country since the Broadway and National Tour run), and I couldn’t be more excited!! This cast is chock full of heavy hitters!!!! Come see us at @lamiradatheatre Oct 31- Nov 23rd!! @cathyrigbymccoy @nfparkergirl @stevenbooth_verified @joshgrisetti @gianttrent @mabuhayitsregina @nickapostolinadotcom #ixchelvaliente @jamiemorganofficial @louispardo @reggiedeleon @dmontooth @bellahicks @grant_hodges @lamiradatheatre @mccoyrigbyentertainment #peterpangoeswrong #director #latheatre #ericpetersen

Sophie Petersen will be starring in @netflix @drseuss #TheSneetches November 3rd!! This is Sophie's first big role in the VO world and @thelisamorabito and I are beyond proud of her!! She has worked really hard to get to this place and I can't wait for you all to see her amazing work!! . Sneetches is a 45-minute animated special premiering on November 3, 2025, that tells the story of the Star-Belly Sneetches and Moon-Belly Sneetches, who once lived together in harmony, until they decided their differences were too great. But when Stella, a Star-Belly, meets Pearl, a Moon-Belly, the two discover that Sneetches are Sneetches, and no one kind is best on the beaches. . Thank you to Cynthia & everyone at @sbvtalent !! @netflixfamily @netflix @drseuss #kidactor #VoiceOver #thesneetchesnetflix @sophiamariepetersen

Sophie Petersen will be starring in @netflix @drseuss #TheSneetches November 3rd!! This is Sophie's first big role in the VO world and @thelisamorabito and I are beyond proud of her!! She has worked really hard to get to this place and I can't wait for you all to see her amazing work!! . Sneetches is a 45-minute animated special premiering on November 3, 2025, that tells the story of the Star-Belly Sneetches and Moon-Belly Sneetches, who once lived together in harmony, until they decided their differences were too great. But when Stella, a Star-Belly, meets Pearl, a Moon-Belly, the two discover that Sneetches are Sneetches, and no one kind is best on the beaches. . Thank you to Cynthia & everyone at @sbvtalent !! @netflixfamily @netflix @drseuss #kidactor #VoiceOver #thesneetchesnetflix @sophiamariepetersen

Introducing the newest member of our family. Portilla “Tilly” Marie Petersen!! Our new mini dachshund puppy!!! #dachshund #minidachshund #tillypetersen #puppy @portillamariepetersen @thelisamorabito

Introducing the newest member of our family. Portilla “Tilly” Marie Petersen!! Our new mini dachshund puppy!!! #dachshund #minidachshund #tillypetersen #puppy @portillamariepetersen @thelisamorabito

I’m so excited to be directing this production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” at La Mirada Theatre this fall with the amazing Cathy Rigby!!

(And I loved directing THIS commercial!)

I’m so excited to be directing this production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” at La Mirada Theatre this fall with the amazing Cathy Rigby!!

(And I loved directing THIS commercial!)

We laid my Grandpa to rest today in Chicago. Richard Danly was a great man. He was a Father to my Mom and my 4 Uncles. He raised them all after my Grandma died when my Mom was just 18, and my uncles were all younger than that. He was very present in my childhood. He was always at my games, performances, birthday parties, he babysat us a lot and was always there. He taught me about being a strong man, and a strong father for your family. He taught me about sailing and the sea. I also found out that he used to host play readings at his house when my Grandma was still alive. They would get their friends together and read and rehearse plays just because they loved it. He also helped me get my young adult life started and allowed me to chase my dreams of being an actor. I would not and could not be the person I am today with out him. I loved him dearly. I will miss him. And I’m so grateful for his presence in my life. Go rest Grandpa. We all love you and thank you. ⛵️ 🕊️

We laid my Grandpa to rest today in Chicago. Richard Danly was a great man. He was a Father to my Mom and my 4 Uncles. He raised them all after my Grandma died when my Mom was just 18, and my uncles were all younger than that. He was very present in my childhood. He was always at my games, performances, birthday parties, he babysat us a lot and was always there. He taught me about being a strong man, and a strong father for your family. He taught me about sailing and the sea. I also found out that he used to host play readings at his house when my Grandma was still alive. They would get their friends together and read and rehearse plays just because they loved it. He also helped me get my young adult life started and allowed me to chase my dreams of being an actor. I would not and could not be the person I am today with out him. I loved him dearly. I will miss him. And I’m so grateful for his presence in my life. Go rest Grandpa. We all love you and thank you. ⛵️ 🕊️

We open tonight at the renowned Barn Theatre in Augusta, MI! The Adams Family musical has been so much fun to direct and I’m so proud of this cast! 2 weeks to come see our show! @barntheatreschool for tix
#adamsfamily #barntheatre #summerstock #dadadadumsnapsnap #director

We open tonight at the renowned Barn Theatre in Augusta, MI! The Adams Family musical has been so much fun to direct and I’m so proud of this cast! 2 weeks to come see our show! @barntheatreschool for tix
#adamsfamily #barntheatre #summerstock #dadadadumsnapsnap #director

2 more shows of “12 Angry Men” at The Barn Theatre in Michigan! I’ve loved playing this complex man (Juror 3) these past few weeks. Come see us if you can. @barntheatreschool

2 more shows of “12 Angry Men” at The Barn Theatre in Michigan! I’ve loved playing this complex man (Juror 3) these past few weeks. Come see us if you can. @barntheatreschool

Check out our upcoming Musical Theatre Summer Intensive July 26-27! Follow @broadwayinla for more info! #Broadway #musicaltheatre #coaching #kidactor #collegeprep #broadwayinlaworkshop

Check out our upcoming Musical Theatre Summer Intensive July 26-27! Follow @broadwayinla for more info! #Broadway #musicaltheatre #coaching #kidactor #collegeprep #broadwayinlaworkshop

Happy Happy Happy Birthday to my amazing wife and best friend @thelisamorabito You are the most amazing Mom and Wife. Everyone you meet gets a “glow up” because you just make people light up with joy and positivity. I hope your Birthday is the best one yet, and know that we all love you and think this world is waaaay better because you’re in it! Love you babe!

Happy Happy Happy Birthday to my amazing wife and best friend @thelisamorabito You are the most amazing Mom and Wife. Everyone you meet gets a “glow up” because you just make people light up with joy and positivity. I hope your Birthday is the best one yet, and know that we all love you and think this world is waaaay better because you’re in it! Love you babe!

So proud of my boy Miles for his solo at his school concert last night!! #thatsmyboy #prouddad

So proud of my boy Miles for his solo at his school concert last night!! #thatsmyboy #prouddad

Very sad to hear about the passing of my buddy George Wendt yesterday. I got to meet George when we guest starred on “Kirstie”. I was obviously a huge fan of his from his days on Cheers, to him playing a character named Mr Peterson, to him being one of the original SuperFans on SNL. Meeting him was the coolest. But then the fact that we stayed in touch and always checked in after big Bears wins or losses, we loved talking Notre Dame Football, and the fact that he always was liking and congratulating posts about my family doing cool stuff… it just made meeting him the best gift. I’ll never forget when he called me to chat about an acting gig, and just wanted some insights (I knew the production team) and it felt so cool to have one of my heroes call ME to chat. George was a saint of guy, loved his family deeply, loved being an actor, and just loved good honest people. Rest in peace my friend. Say hi to Kirstie up there! And know that you truly made an impact with your life down here.

Very sad to hear about the passing of my buddy George Wendt yesterday. I got to meet George when we guest starred on “Kirstie”. I was obviously a huge fan of his from his days on Cheers, to him playing a character named Mr Peterson, to him being one of the original SuperFans on SNL. Meeting him was the coolest. But then the fact that we stayed in touch and always checked in after big Bears wins or losses, we loved talking Notre Dame Football, and the fact that he always was liking and congratulating posts about my family doing cool stuff… it just made meeting him the best gift. I’ll never forget when he called me to chat about an acting gig, and just wanted some insights (I knew the production team) and it felt so cool to have one of my heroes call ME to chat. George was a saint of guy, loved his family deeply, loved being an actor, and just loved good honest people. Rest in peace my friend. Say hi to Kirstie up there! And know that you truly made an impact with your life down here.

Very excited to let you know that I’m directing another …Goes Wrong show! This time “Peter Pan Goes Wrong”!!!! @lamiradatheatre and @mccoyrigbyentertainment will be presenting the hilarious escapades of the Cornley Drama Society as the put on their very well efforted production of Peter Pan! I couldn’t be more excited to be back at the Directing helm for this production!! Block off the dates now Oct 31-Nov 23!! If you enjoyed “Play Goes Wrong” at La Mirada, just wait till they get to Neverland!!

Very excited to let you know that I’m directing another …Goes Wrong show! This time “Peter Pan Goes Wrong”!!!! @lamiradatheatre and @mccoyrigbyentertainment will be presenting the hilarious escapades of the Cornley Drama Society as the put on their very well efforted production of Peter Pan! I couldn’t be more excited to be back at the Directing helm for this production!! Block off the dates now Oct 31-Nov 23!! If you enjoyed “Play Goes Wrong” at La Mirada, just wait till they get to Neverland!!

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