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==History==
==History==
Bob completed classes at [[The Hideout Theatre]] with his friend and classmate, [[Paul Normandin]].  Bobby and Paulie were two characters the pair often played while in class. After completing Level 6, Bob invited Paul to form a duo called "[[Two Guys From Yonkers]]" on October 31, 2011.
Bob decided to take an improv class after his second short film had finished touring festivals to get a better feel for the organic aspects of the acting world. Much to Bob's surprise, he fell in love with improv in and of itself, as well as the incredible sense of community that found within the AIC. He completed classes at [[The Hideout Theatre]] with his friend and classmate, [[Paul Normandin]].  Other classmates included [[Brad Hawkins]], [[Chad Wellington]], [[Katherine Greco]], and [[Cindy Page]]. This core group completed Levels 1 through 5 at [[The Hideout Theatre]].  Paul, Bob, Chad, Kat, and Cindy also completed Level 6 together in 2011.


Other classmates included [[Brad Hawkins]], [[Chad Wellington]], [[Katherine Greco]], and [[Cindy Page]]. This core group completed Levels 1 through 5 at [[The Hideout Theatre]]. Paul, Bob, Chad, Kat, and Cindy also completed Level 6 together in 2011.
Bobby and Paulie were two characters the pair often played while in class.  After completing Level 6, Bob invited Paul to form a duo called "[[Two Guys From Yonkers]]" on October 31, 2011.  Bob continued his improv studies at [[The Institution]], completing their course work, levels 3 through The Improv Clubhouse. As well, Bob has completed month long intensives with John Ratliff (organic work), Kaci Beeler (intimacy), Asaf Ronen (physicality) and  weekend intensives with Parallelogramophonograph and Three For All.  


Bob is a fully out ''Star Wars'' nerd, owner/operator of Rogue Sage, gifted public speaker, filmmaker, director and marketing Jedi.  Bob has two dogs, Wicket and Peanut.
Bob is a fully out ''Star Wars'' nerd, owner/operator of Rogue Sage, gifted public speaker and marketing Jedi.  On the filmmaking and film directing side, he has produced and directed two dramatic short films which have toured internationally. His filmmaking studies include work with the University of Texas, Sundance Shorts, Microbudget Film School, Meisner for Directors, and FilmWorks Austin . Bob has two dogs, Wicket and Peanut.


==Troupes==
==Troupes==

Revision as of 18:34, 23 May 2013


Bob Olmstead

Bob Olmstead Pic.jpg

Primary Theater The Hideout Theatre
Years Active 2010-Present

Bob Olmstead is an Improv performer who works primarily with The Hideout Theatre and The Institution Theater.

History

Bob decided to take an improv class after his second short film had finished touring festivals to get a better feel for the organic aspects of the acting world. Much to Bob's surprise, he fell in love with improv in and of itself, as well as the incredible sense of community that found within the AIC. He completed classes at The Hideout Theatre with his friend and classmate, Paul Normandin. Other classmates included Brad Hawkins, Chad Wellington, Katherine Greco, and Cindy Page. This core group completed Levels 1 through 5 at The Hideout Theatre. Paul, Bob, Chad, Kat, and Cindy also completed Level 6 together in 2011.

Bobby and Paulie were two characters the pair often played while in class. After completing Level 6, Bob invited Paul to form a duo called "Two Guys From Yonkers" on October 31, 2011. Bob continued his improv studies at The Institution, completing their course work, levels 3 through The Improv Clubhouse. As well, Bob has completed month long intensives with John Ratliff (organic work), Kaci Beeler (intimacy), Asaf Ronen (physicality) and weekend intensives with Parallelogramophonograph and Three For All.

Bob is a fully out Star Wars nerd, owner/operator of Rogue Sage, gifted public speaker and marketing Jedi. On the filmmaking and film directing side, he has produced and directed two dramatic short films which have toured internationally. His filmmaking studies include work with the University of Texas, Sundance Shorts, Microbudget Film School, Meisner for Directors, and FilmWorks Austin . Bob has two dogs, Wicket and Peanut.

Troupes

Shows