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Ro Boddie is an actor, writer, and director known for his work on stage and screen. Born and raised in North Carolina, Boddie developed a passion for the arts at a young age and went on to study acting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Boddie made his Broadway debut in 2019 in the critically acclaimed play "Fairview" by Jackie Sibblies Drury. The play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019, explores issues of race and representation in American theater. Boddie played the role of Dayton, a young black man who is the subject of the play's complex and layered narrative.
Prior to his Broadway debut, Boddie had a successful career in regional theater. He has worked with some of the country's most prestigious theater companies, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Guthrie Theater, and the American Conservatory Theater. Some of his notable stage credits include "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall, "The Royale" by Marco Ramirez, and "The Brothers Size" by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
In addition to his work on stage, Boddie has also made a name for himself in film and television. He has appeared in a number of independent films, including "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" and "The Blood of Jesus." On television, he has had guest roles on shows like "The Good Wife" and "The Blacklist."
Boddie is also a talented writer and director. He has written and directed several short films, including "The Jump" and "The Rope." In 2015, he wrote and directed his first feature film, "72 Hours: A Brooklyn Love Story?", which premiered at the American Black Film Festival.
Despite his success in theater, film, and television, Boddie remains committed to his roots in North Carolina. He is a founding member of the Bare Theatre Company, a Raleigh-based theater company that specializes in producing classical plays with a modern twist. Boddie has directed several productions for the company, including "The Tempest" and "Macbeth."

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Ro Boddie STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere One Act Plays, 2021
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019
Ensemble


Ro Boddie Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play, HELEN Production

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Interview: Theatre Life with Psalmayene 24


Today’s subject Psalmayene 24 is someone we can aptly classify as the whole package when we talk about artists in the DC theatre community. He is an accomplished writer/actor/performer and educator whose work has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages over the years. Currently Psalmayene 24 is the director of Arena Stage’s current Power Play entitled Tempestuous Elements. The show is currently playing in the company’s Fichandler space through March 17th.

Review: TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS at Arena Stage


TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS, Arena Stage's latest Power Play premiere, champions the under-appreciated, local historical figure Anna J. Cooper: mother of Black feminism, brilliant educator, and embattled teacher/principal at DC's M Street High School.

Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.

Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Round House Theatre


The sacred and the secular are merged to show the need for connection in a broken world in playwright Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop in an amazing production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre. A feminist narrative envelops this beautifully written play that portrays the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the eve of his final day on earth---as the tragic portent of his tragic assassination is conveyed to the consciousness of the audience.

Review: RADIO GOLF at Round House Theatre


Golf is a metaphor for “the haves and have nots” in playwright August Wilson’s masterful final play Radio Golf. This challenging play now being presented at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre is directed by Reginald L. Douglas with a finely tuned ear for the cadence of speech and the robust, all-encompassing writing style of August Wilson. 

Review: THE TEMPEST at Round House Theatre // Folger Theatre


It’s clear that a tremendous amount of talent, effort, and care has gone into this telling of The Tempest, and those affiliated certainly deserve high praise. Do yourself a favor and go see this production.

Red Bull Theater to Kick Off 2022-23 Season With HISPANIC GOLDEN AGE CLASSICS - LOPE DE VEGA


RED BULL THEATER has announced that the 2022-’23 Season will kick off with Hispanic Golden Age Classics - Lope de Vega. Presented in collaboration with Diversifying the Classics | UCLA, this three-part series of events will focus on Lope de Vega and his play The Capulets and the Montagues (Castelvines y Monteses).

Red Bull Theater Announces 20th Season, Featuring ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM, THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE & More


Red Bull Theater has announced details of its 20th season, including two Off-Broadway productions; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online), and much more.

Photos: Bryan Cranston and Stephen Schwartz Attend WINDFALL at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts welcomed actor Bryan Cranston and composer Stephen Schwartz to the evening performance of the new comedy, Windfall, on Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at Bay Street Theater.

BWW Review: WINDFALL at Bay Street Theater


There is nothing like starting off Summer with a great comedy, especially one that you cannot guess what is going to happen next and gets better the longer you stay with it! If you are looking for an evening of fun, laughs and even reflection on the human condition, Windfall is the play for you!

WINDFALL Opens This Week at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to share production photos of Windfall, the first show of the 2022 Mainstage Season. The new comedy by Scooter Pietsch, directed by Jason Alexander, will make its East Coast premiere this week on Tuesday, May 31, and runs through June 19.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the East Coast Premiere of WINDFALL Directed by Jason Alexander


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that Windfall, the first show of the 2022 Mainstage Season, is now in rehearsal. The new comedy by Scooter Pietsch, directed by Jason Alexander, will see its East Coast Premiere at Bay Street Theater with previews starting Tuesday, May 31, and Opening Night scheduled for Saturday, June 4.

Bay Street Announces WINDFALL Cast And Crew


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the cast and crew of the comedy Windfall, the first show of the 2022 Mainstage Season, with previews starting May 31. The new comedy by Scooter Pietsch, directed by Jason Alexander, opens Saturday, June 4, and continues through Sunday, June 19.

Cast Announced for WINDFALL at Bay Street Theater, Directed by Jason Alexander


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the cast and crew of the comedy Windfall, the first show of the 2022 Mainstage Season, with previews starting May 31. The new comedy by Scooter Pietsch, directed by Jason Alexander, opens Saturday, June 4, and continues through Sunday, June 19

Robert Cuccioli, Ro Boddie & More to Star in THE WONDER OF WOMEN Reading


RED BULL THEATER today announced the complete cast for its online benefit reading of The Wonder of Women (The Tragedy of Sophonisba) by John Marston.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play!


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present the New York Premiere of Will Power's SEIZE THE KING


The Classical Theatre of Harlem is forging ahead with ambitious plans to bring back its signature production for audiences this summer. CTH’s “Uptown Shakespeare in the Park'' series will reopen this July with the New York premiere of SEIZE THE KING, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Richard III by the award-winning playwright Will Power.

Full Cast Announced For Classical Theatre Of Harlem's SEIZE THE KING


The cast is set for the outdoor premiere of Seize The King, which will begin previews uptown at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater on July 6th ahead of a July 9th official opening. Broadway's Carson Elrod and AUDELCO nominee RJ Foster will join Ro Boddie, Andrea Patterson, & Alisha Espinosa in the company.

BWW Review: A BOY AND HIS SOUL at Round House Theatre


This is the 50th anniversary year for Philadelphia International Records, the outfit founded by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff that gave us, among many other things, 'TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia), the ebullient instrumental by MFSB, given life as the theme of 'Soul Train' and used to great effect once more in the Round House Theatre's online production of 'A Boy and His Soul.'

Ro Boddie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ro Boddie been nominated for?

Ro Boddie has been nominated for The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play for his role in "Seven Guitars" at the HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards).

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