Mark Robinson
(717) 421-4870
HEIGHT: 5’8” EMC/AEA Eligible HAIR: Blond
WEIGHT: 160 lbs. VOICE: BASS/BARITONE EYES: Blue/Green
THEATRE
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL – MONTGOMERY, AL (2005-2007)
Man of La Mancha Pedro/Donkey (Gov/Innkeeper,Barber U.S.) Geoffrey Sherman
The Wars of the Roses
Henry VI, Part A Vernon/John Talbot/Simpcox (Warwick U.S.) Diana VanFossen
Henry VI, Part B Young Clifford (Warwick U.S) Geoffrey Sherman
Richard III Lord Gray (Richmond U.S.) Susan Willis
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Gargoyle (Dance Captain/Carpet U.S.) Geoffrey Sherman/Peggy Hickey
Twelfth Night; or What you Will Musician/First Officer/Sailor (Feste U.S.) Gavin Cameron-Webb
Treasure Island Ben Gunn/Tom Morgan/Billy Bones Gary Anderson
Three Sisters Rhode (Chebutykin U.S.) Ed Williams
Doctor Faustus Sloth/Friar/Vintner/Scholar 3 Geoffrey Sherman/Michael Howley
O.Henry Christmas (Doctor, Herr Behrman U.S.) Jane Page
HARRISBURG SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - HARRISBURG, PA (2002-2005)
Henry V Dauphin/Ely/Scroop Doug Durlacher
The Glass Menagerie Tom J. Clark Nicholson
The Merchant of Venice Bassanio J. Clark Nicholson
Othello Cassio J. Clark Nicholson
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Puck J. Clark Nicholson
Much Ado about Nothing Borachio/Conrade/Friar Doug Durlacher
The Winter’s Tale Antigonus/Clown J. Clark Nicholson
The Tempest Spirit/Iris Karen Ruch
The Oracle (World Premiere) Icthus J. Clark Nicholson
The Boar Smirnov Melissa Nicholson
The Celebration Hirin Melissa Nicholson
The Crucible John Proctor Melissa Nicholson
SHAKESPEARE VENTURES - FAIRFIELD, CT (2005)
Macbeth MacDuff Lynne Porter
COMMONWEAL THEATRE COMPANY - LANESBORO, MN (1998-2000)
The Lion in Winter John Peter Rothstein
Room Service Dr. Glass Ted Swetz
The Fantastiks The Mute Eric Bunge
TRAINING
· Alabama Shakespeare Festival Ray Chambers, Greta Lambert, Susan Willis University of Alabama at
MFA - Acting Denise Gabriel, Sarah Felder ASF - Montgomery, AL
· Luther College Bob Larson, Jeff Dintaman, Weston Noble Luther College - Decorah, IA
BA, Major(s)- Theatre/Dance & Music Tim Peter, Rebecca Lister, Kate Narveson
· British-American Dramatic Assoc. Joe Mydell, John Carlisle, Bill Pepper, Oxford, England
"Midsummer in Oxford," 1999 Jackie Mathews, Perry Schneiderman
· Semester-in-Residence Program, Harold N. Cropp, Kristen Underwood, Commonweal Theatre Co.-
1998 & 2000 Christopher Oden Lanesboro, MN
SPECIAL SKILLS
Instruments: Trumpet, Recorder, Varied Percussion, Berimbau Basics on: Piano, Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon
Dance and Movement: Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance), Modern, Swing, Beginning Jazz, Beginning Ballet
Languages: Basic German, Basic French
Dialects: Standard American, American Regionalisms (Midwestern/Southern/Eastern), British RP, Cockney, Irish
Stage Combat: SAFD Recognized - Hand to Hand, Rapier/Dagger, Broadsword. Experienced with - Machete, Kukri, Whip
Sports: Soccer, Gymnastics, Snowboarding/Skiing, Biking, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, Archery, Rifle, Shotgun
Additional Skills: Eagle Scout, Carpenter, Poet, Comedic Pratfalls, Conducting, Driver's License(standard/automatic)
Mark Robinson
Scenic Designer/Technical Director
(717) 421-4870
SCENIC DESIGN/TECHNICAL DIRECTION
HARRISBURG SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL – HARRISBURG, PA
Henry V Scenic Designer/Technical Director Doug Durlacher
Macbeth (1-hour tour) Scenic Designer/Sound Designer Melissa Nicholson
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scenic Designer J. Clark Nicholson
The Oracle (World Premiere) Scenic Designer/Technical Director J. Clark Nicholson
The Winter’s Tale Scenic Designer/Technical Director J. Clark Nicholson
Much Ado about Nothing Scenic Designer/Technical Director Doug Durlacher
A Midsummer Night’s Dream(Tour) Scenic Designer/Sound Designer J. Clark Nicholson
An Evening of Chekhov Comedy Scenic Designer/Technical Director Melissa Nicholson
The Merchant of Venice Assistant Designer/Technical Director J. Clark Nicholson
Othello Technical Director J. Clark Nicholson
The Tempest Technical Director Karen Ruch
CALMAR HIGH SCHOOL – CALMAR, IA
Godspell Scenic Designer/Set Construction Scott Solberg
DORIAN OPERA THEATRE - DECORAH, IA
Don Pasquale Set/Light Co-Designer Dr. David Judisch
STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE - MASON CITY, IA
Godspell Assistant Set Designer Deadra Stanton
Haunted House Tour Technical Director Tom Balmer
MASON CITY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE - MASON CITY, IA
Jesus Christ Superstar Assistant Director/Set Designer Joel Everist
OTHER TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
COMMONWEAL THEATRE COMPANY - LANESBORO, MN
The Giving Star Design Team/Assistant Costumer Harold N. Cropp
Art Costume Design Alan Bailey
LUTHER COLLEGE THEATRE- DECORAH, IA
Lysistrata Set Construction, Sound Designer Bob Larson
MASON CITY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE - MASON CITY, IA
Fame Set Construction Joel Everist
My Fair Lady Set Construction Joel Everist
TRAINING
· MFA in Acting - Ray Chambers, Greta Lambert, Susan Willis University of Alabama at
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Denise Gabriel, Sarah Felder ASF – Montgomery, AL
· BA – Luther College, 2001 Double Major-Theatre/Dance & Music Luther College-Decorah, IA
· British-American Dramatic Assoc. Joe Mydell, John Carlisle, Bill Pepper, Oxford, England
"Midsummer in Oxford" 1999 Jackie Mathews, Perry Schneiderman
· Semester-in-Residence Program Harold N. Cropp, Kristen Underwood, Commonweal Theatre Co.-
1998 & 2000 Christopher Oden Lanesboro, MN
Mark Robinson
Children’s Theatre Actor
(717) 421-4870
HEIGHT: 5’8” EMC/AEA Eligible HAIR: Blond
WEIGHT: 160 lbs. VOICE: BASS/BARITONE EYES: Blue/Green
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
GAMUT THEATRE GROUP (Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival-HSF, Popcorn Hat Children’s Theatre-PHP)
· Core Company Member (April 2002 – June 2005)
Actor/Resident Scenic Designer/Technical Director/Theatre School Teacher
- Performed in 24 PHP Productions; 12 HSF Productions
- Designed 22 PHP Productions; 4 HSF Productions
- Theatre School Teacher for 10 classes over 5 Semesters
POPCORN HAT PLAYERS CHILDREN’S THEATRE – HARRISBURG, PA
Rumpelstiltskin The Miller/Squeak the Mouse J. Clark Nicholson
Jack and the Beanstalk Jack J. Clark Nicholson
Thumbelina Witch/Toad/Mole/Flower King Melissa Nicholson
Three Billy Goats Gruff Agent Saturday, Shepherd J. Clark Nicholson
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Mayor Balderdash/Peter J. Clark Nicholson
The Brementown Musicians The Narrator J. Clark Nicholson
Little Red Riding Hood The Wolf J. Clark Nicholson
The Golden Goose King/Fred/Jed/Ned J. Clark Nicholson
Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Papa Bear J. Clark Nicholson
The 3 Little Pigs The Wolf/Mama Pig J. Clark Nicholson
Stone Soup The Stranger J. Clark Nicholson
Snow White and the 2 Dwarves Nerdy Dwarf J. Clark Nicholson
Twas the Night before Christmas Pa (Roddy Dinsdale) J. Clark Nicholson
Hansel & Gretel Hansel Melissa Nicholson
The Emperor’s New Clothes The Emperor J. Clark Nicholson
Pinocchio Geppeto/Doof the Cat J. Clark Nicholson
Princess and the Pea The Fool J. Clark Nicholson
Sleeping Beauty The Prince J. Clark Nicholson
Robin Hood Robin Hood J. Clark Nicholson
Rumpelstiltskin The King J. Clark Nicholson
Wonder Tales Various J. Clark Nicholson
Aesop’s Fables Various J. Clark Nicholson
Rapunzel Various J. Clark Nicholson
Rollicking Ripsnorters Various J. Clark Nicholson
Bible Stories Various J. Clark Nicholson
STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE - MASON CITY, IA
Godspell Stephen (Jesus) Deadra Stanton
Rumpelstilskin Rumpelstilskin Tom Balmer
Joseph and the Amazing… Levi/Pharaoh Tom Balmer
The Hobbit Troll/Goblin/Smaug Tom Balmer
Little Women Mr. March Tom Balmer
SPECIAL SKILLS Instruments: Trumpet, Recorder, Varied Percussion, Berimbau Basics on: Piano, Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon
Dance and Movement: Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance), Modern, Swing, Beginning Jazz, Beginning Ballet
Languages: Basic German, Basic French
Dialects: Standard American, American Regionalisms (Midwestern/Southern/Eastern), British RP, Cockney, Irish
Stage Combat: SAFD Recognized - Hand to Hand, Rapier/Dagger, Broadsword. Experienced with - Machete, Kukri, Whip
Sports: Soccer, Gymnastics, Snowboarding/Skiing, Biking, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, Archery, Rifle, Shotgun
Additional Skills: Eagle Scout, Carpenter, Poet, Comedic Pratfalls, Conducting, Driver's License(standard/automatic)