BOB ROGERSON

actoRogerson@gmail.com  914.246.8622

Curriculum Vitae

Classically trained actor and innovative teacher committed to improving the actor's art of story-telling; training
students to be enthusiastic and equal participants in theatrical collaboration; and instilling in them the
confidence, skills and passion to acknowledge and realize their potential for their roles in theatre and in life.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

2014 – 2016 Apprentice to Christopher Bayes* : Master Teacher of Clown/Physical Acting

MFA Classical Acting:

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting/GWU/Washington, D.C.
Thesis Title: The Process of the Classics
Advisor: Leslie Jacobson, Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance
Awarded: January 2007
BFA Drama and Directing
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
Awarded: June 1981

PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMANCES

Selected Theatre Acting Credits: (From over 100 theatre productions)

1. The Tempest – w/ William Strachey’s Letters: Gonzalo. World Premiere. Jamestown, VA, 2013
2. The Moscows of Nantucket: Richard. World Premiere. Theatre J, Washington, DC, 2011
3. Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: Sheriff Dodd. M&T Theatre, Newport News, VA, 2010
4. Rough Guide to the Underworld: Mark Twain. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, DC, 2009
5. Two-Bit Taj Mahal: Hayden Emory. World Premiere. Theatre of the 1st Amendment, VA, 2008.
6. Sight Unseen: Nick. Everyman Theatre, Maryland, 2007
7. Shear Madness: Eddie Lawrence. The Kennedy Center, DC, 2007
8. As You Like It: Corin /Adam. The Shakespeare Theatre Co. / ACA, 2006
9. The Cardinal: King of Navarre. The Shakespeare Theatre Co. / ACA, 2006
10. Proof: Mosaic Theatre, Florida, 2004
11. The Goat (or who is Sylvia): Martin. GableStage, Florida, 2003
12. A Delicate Balance: Harry. Caldwell Theatre Co., Florida, 2002
13. Mind Game: Dr. Farquhar. American Premiere. GableStage, Florida, 2001
14. Popcorn: Bruce Delamitri. American Premiere. GableStage, Florida, 2000
15. Closer: Dr. Larry. GableStage, Florida, 1999
16. Private Eyes: Adrian Poynter. Florida Stage, Florida, 1998
17. Benedict Arnold: Benedict Arnold. World Premiere. Florida Stage, Florida, 1997
18. The Iceman Cometh: Hickey. 4th Street Playhouse, New York, 1995

Continued…
Selected Film and Television Credits:
1. The Dance. Michael Champlin, Dir. Red B Productions
2. Mermaids. Richard Benjamin, Dir. Mermaid Productions
3. Eve’s Dropping In. Miguel Angel Velez, Dir. S&Q Films
4. Deathwish. Mark Healy, Dir. PBS / WGBH
5. Clarissa Explains It All - as Arnie Anders. Nickelodeon / Universal Studios, Florida
6. Pete & Pete – as Bob Cushing. Nickelodeon, New York
7. Enterprise. PBS Feature-length Pilot. WGBH Productions
8. Better Times: TV Magazine Host / Reporter. Beth Herlitz, Dir. Miami Productions

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY, Newport News, VA
Professor of Acting & Voice, 2009 to 2013
 Acting II & IV, Advanced Scene Study, Voice and Speech:
o These courses include a focus on Alexander approach to relaxation as well as Fitzmaurice
breathing techniques and Laban movement principles.
 Donated time to teach a fifth course - Thea-499 - for the 2009 Fall semester
 105 hours of private sessions with students – Average Per Academic Year
o One-on-one vocal work, one-on-one audition coaching, one-on-two scene study
coaching, plus musical audition coaching
 Scansion: Introduction to Shakespeare’s Verse
 IPA: Introduction (International Phonetics Alphabet)
 Playwriting Workshop
 Advising Students
 Earning consistently superior evaluations from students.
 Directing University Productions (ADAM & EVE and COMIC POTENTIAL)
 Initiated, and led, Shakespeare Club
 Maintaining Active Professional Presence Through On-going Creative/Scholarly Performances

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.

Teaching Artist, 2009
Presenting upper level courses designed to give acting students an understanding of, and a skill base in, the
following specialties:
 Acting IV: From Stage to Screen – Integrating the knowledge and practice of stage performance
into the medium of acting for the camera.
 Speech and Voice for the Theatre - developing effective techniques of voice and diction through
the combined methods of Fitzmaurice vocal work, Linklater work, Alexander relaxation and
training in I.P.A. (International Phonetics Alphabet)

DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, Washington, D.C.

Teaching Artist, 2007 to 2009
 Creating and employing dynamic interactive instructional methods for courses including Acting II, III, IV,
Audition Techniques, Monologue Work and Monologue Coaching in pre-professional, conservatory-style
theatre arts training program that stresses both academic achievement and personal creative expression:
 Teaching Acting IV to 5 of the 10 finalists in the Kennedy Center’s 2008 August Wilson
Monologue Competition – including First and Third Place finishers.
 Preparing advanced, culturally and economically diverse high school students for acceptance to
leading university theatre departments.
 Introducing innovative process for students to chart self-growth and achievement.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA / NEW WORLD SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, Miami, Florida
Acting Teacher, BFA and High School Theatre Programs, 2003 to 2005
Structuring and presenting introductory and advanced acting courses designed to increase the comfort and
confidence levels of conservatory students in the areas of risk-taking and trusting of instincts. Creating
effective methods for students’ self-tracking of artistic progress, and developing a strong student-centered
teaching climate.
 Developing effective quantitative processes for university and secondary school students to chart
their self-growth and achievement.
 Tailoring and introducing innovative pedagogies to build upon the collective strengths and talents
of each group taught.
 Earning consistently superior evaluations from students.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida

Full-time Lecturer / Acting Teacher, Theatre Arts Department, 2004 to 2005
Designing and teaching dynamic personalized approach to acting courses such as Introduction to Acting
and Advanced Scene Study: Incorporating physical aspects to all techniques & exercises – including voice
work; Working closely with students to identify individual strengths and challenges; Formulating methods
to accelerate and heighten student mastery of each topic.

NEW RIVER DRAMATISTS, Grassy Creek, North Carolina

Workshop Facilitator / Actor, 1992 to Present
Serving as workshop facilitator and actor/reader at innovative summer program that supports the
development and creative growth of plays by emerging and established writers. Collaborating with
program participants to facilitate intensive workshop sessions designed for groups of 4 writers and 6-8
actors to cold read plays, books and other forms of stories. Following readings, led in-depth and detailed
discussion geared toward assisting writers to raise their level of storytelling.
 Instrumental in contributing to program's continuing success in supporting the creative
achievements of writers, including Denis Johnson (winner of 2007 National Book Award), N.
Scott Momaday (Pulitzer Prize Laureate), Cassandra Medley (2007 August Wilson Prize), John
Mighton ($100,000 Simonovitch Prize), Stephen Adly Guirgis, Lee Blessing, and Richard
Dresser.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Courses:
Advanced Acting: Scene Studies; Monologue Studies; Exercises; Coaching
Clown – Rediscovering Innocence Through Movement and Sound – Finding your Pre-socialized Self
Audition Techniques (Theatre and Musical Theatre)
Acting for the Camera
Shakespeare: Scansion; Monologues; and Scenes
Scansion: – A Window into Shakespeare’s Plays (or How a Dead Playwright Directs Live Actors)
Speaking Shakespeare
 Text Analysis – Includes Shakespeare
Voice and Speech for the Stage: Includes an introduction to IPA (International Phonetics Alphabet)
Dialects (Standard American Stage; Received Pronunciation; Variety of England & New England; . . .)
Playwriting (Texts by Stuart Spencer; Gordon Farrell; and David Ball)
Improvisation – An Acting Tool (Novice & Non-Majors)
Actions, Objectives and Tactics (Novice & Non-Majors)
Introduction to Acting (Novice & Non-Majors)

Methods:
Stanislavski, Sanford Meisner, Augusto Boal Techniques, (et alia)
Alexander Approach to Relaxation
Fitzmaurice Approach to Breath and Voice (Overlapping Linklater)
Mask Exercises inspired by the works of Jacques LeCoq and Jerzy Grotowski
Laban Movement Techniques

WORKSHOPS AND ADJUDICATIONS

SETC Convention Presenter. (2013)Accessing Your Emotional Self and Walking a Monologue for
Intermediate and Advanced Actors
SETC Convention Presenter. (2010) Accessing Your Emotional Self for Advanced Actors
KCACTF (Region IV) Respondent. (2009 - 2013) Adjudicating University Productions throughout
Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina
High Comedy Workshop. Washington, DC (2009) Physical and Vocal Coaching with the cast of Noel
Coward’s HAY FEVER at the Greenberg Theatre.
Audition Workshop. (2004 - Present) Extra-Curricular and Private Coaching of Audition Techniques
The Actor's Process Professional Actors' Workshop, South Florida, (2001-2004)
Co-founded and facilitated continuing study program for professional and advanced actors.
The Acting Irish International Theatre Festival, Delray Beach, Florida (2003)
Adjudicated actors' performances in renowned international theatre festival.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Actors' Equity Association (A.E.A.)
SAGAFTRA (Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
Theatre Communications Group
BackStage

REFERENCES
Mark Woods. President & CEO. New River Dramatists, P.O. Box 4236, Mooresville, NC 28117.
(704) 799-0223. info@newriverdramatists.org

Joseph Adler. Producing Artistic Director. GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
(305) 445-1116. Jadler@gablestage.org
 Additional Referees – If Needed

Patrice Bailey. Dean of Theatre. New World School of the Arts, 25 NE 2nd Street, 9th Floor, Room 5901,
Miami, FL 33132. (305) 237-3541. pbailey@mdc.edu

Nelson Avidon. Lifetime Member – Actors Studio. 41 West 86 Street, #10-L, New York, New York
10024. (212) 787-7570, rachelnelson@rcn.com

* Christopher Bayes:
Master Teacher of Clown at Juilliard, Yale and his own The Funny School of Good Acting
E-Mail - - - - - cb@christopherbayes.com
Bio - - - - - christopherbayes.com/bio.php
The Funny School of Good Acting - - - - christopherbayes.com/school.php