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Bruce Cromer has been a proud member of Actors' Equity Association since 1981. A BFA Acting graduate from the Professional Actor Training Program at Wright State University, in Dayton, Ohio, Bruce was already acting professionally with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival before his graduation. A leading actor, fight choreographer, and stage combat instructor with ASF for seven seasons, Bruce acted in over half of the Shakespeare canon: playing Hamlet, Romeo, Tybalt, Prince Hal, Macduff, Guiderius in CYMBELINE, Charles Surface in THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, Sebastian in two TWELFTH NIGHTs, Lysander in two MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAMs, Proteus in two TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONAs, Richmond in RICHARD III, etc.

He has also acted with the Santa Fe Stages International Theatre Festival, the Conservatory Theatre Company in Seattle, the Seattle Childrens' Theatre, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, the Clarence Brown Theatre in Knoxville, TN, the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. He has been a Resident Artist since 1987 with the Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio.

Bruce is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors, with over forty choreographed productions across the U.S. He is a full Professor of Acting and Movement with the BFA Acting program at Wright State, where he has taught since 1987.

A firm believer in the American National (Regional) Theatre, Mr. Cromer makes his home in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Bruce played Kim Burke in the Focus Features film DARK WATERS, with Mark Ruffalo, directed by Todd Haynes.

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THE MATCH GAME Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Next Month


 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will present the world premiere dramedy The Match Game by Steven Strafford. Performances run April 13 – May 5, 2024.

Big Laughs And High Seas With SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT


Join The Human Race Theatre Company for a comedic adventure on the high seas with 'SHIPWRECKED! An Entertainment.' Experience the amazing adventures of Louis de Rougement as he weaves a mesmerizing tale of survival, bravery, and fame. Get ready for laughter, thrills, and a touch of theatrical spectacle.

Review: SHIPWRECKED on STNJ's Outdoor Stage Thrills with Adventure


Trust The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) to delight and excite theatergoers by presenting an outstanding summertime show on their Outdoor Stage.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents SHIPWRECKED! An Entertainment On The Outdoor Stage


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) will re-open its ever-popular Outdoor Stage venue on July 5th with Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) by Donald Margulies.

Wright State Theatre Presents KARENS: A Comedy Of Very Bad Manners


Acclaimed actor, director and professor at Wright State University, Bruce Cromer, is leaping recklessly into the current social moment in every imaginable way with his new adaptation of Moliere's class comedy, The Learned Ladies. His new version is called “KARENS: a comedy of bad manners” and premiers as a free video-only production on YouTube February 26-28.

Cincinnati Opera Announces All-Digital WINTER FESTIVAL


Cincinnati Opera steps into winter with its first-ever, all-digital Winter Festival. Featuring three, free streamed programs premiering in February and March, Cincinnati Opera’s Winter Festival spotlights celebrated singers, actors, and instrumentalists in an eclectic variety of artistic genres.

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 19th Update: HAMILTON - Aronoff Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Cincinnati Awards Voting


We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards Update: HAMILTON - Aronoff Leads Best Musical!


There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Cincinnati Awards!


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Cincinnati Awards!


Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Cincinnati Playhouse


The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's joyous, time-honored celebration of the true meaning of the holidays returns for its 29th season as First Financial Bank presents Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The beloved, iconic story will be performed Nov. 27 through Dec. 29 in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre. (Opening night is Nov. 29.)

BWW Review: Ken Ludwig's THE THREE MUSKETEERS at STNJ-A Rousing and Wonderful Show for Metro Audiences to Enjoy


Experience a new version of a beloved classic. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is kicking off their 57th Season with a rousing production of Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers adapted from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. Directed by the renowned fight director and writer, Rick Sordelet, the show features a stupendous cast

Photo Flash: THE THREE MUSKETEERS At The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey launches their 57th season, titled Incredible Journeys, with a new take by Ken Ludwig on the beloved classic, The Three Musketeers. Directed by renowned fight director Rick Sordelet, this swashbuckling production will bound on to the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre stage beginning on June 12. Patrons can purchase tickets at the Theatre's Box Office located at 36 Madison Avenue, Madison or by calling the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or by going online at www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey Presents Ken Ludwig's THE THREE MUSKETEERS


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey launches their 57th season, titled Incredible Journeys, with a new take by Ken Ludwig on the beloved classic, The Three Musketeers.

BWW Previews: THE LIAR at Wright State University


Wright State University Theatre brings you the marvelous adaptation by David Ives of Pierre Corneille's riotous comedy, THE LIAR, which runs November 30th  - December 9th  in the Herbst Theatre.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents ST. NICHOLAS, 10/12


Just in time for Halloween, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati presents a spine-chilling, two-week-only performance of St. Nicholas by Conor McPherson. Starring renowned regional actor Bruce Cromer, this amusingly gothic ghost story winds its way through the fog of memory towards a supernatural and suspenseful conclusion. Playing October 12-27. Directed by Brian Robertson. Production Sponsor is LPK.

Ensemble Theatre Presents ST. NICHOLAS This Month


Just in time for Halloween, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati presents a spine-chilling, two-week-only performance of St. Nicholas by Conor McPherson. Starring renowned regional actor Bruce Cromer, this amusingly gothic ghost story winds its way through the fog of memory towards a supernatural and suspenseful conclusion. Playing October 12-27. Directed by Brian Robertson. Production Sponsor is LPK.

BWW Previews: CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Comes to Wright State University


Wright State University Theatre proudly presents the Area Premiere of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Wright State University Theatre opens it 39th season with the area premiere of the mystery play: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - the electrifying new drama by Stephen Stephens based on the award-winning mystery by Mark Haddons -which plays September 27th - October 7th.

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