Robert heard about our audition through the Z Space Studio which is where Susie and I first collaborated, so we had a good feeling about him right away. He brings a playwright's instinct and physical comedy to his roles, has a rich singing voice and doesn't mind doing a little dirty work. In this photo, by Borys of course, he's pictured with Joan D. Saunders working on "Vocabulary Duet," a merengue-infused scene based on a found Spanish to English vocabulary list. Here's Robert's bio: Robert Kellerman has a B.A. in Literature from the State University of New York at Purchase and a Master's from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications program at Tisch School of the Arts. He appeared in a solo performance of "Kaddish - Song for My Father" at the Yerba Buena Theater Festival in July, 2006 and most recently in a provocative new work by Paul Heller, "Saigon / California," at the Phoenix Theatre in San Francisco. Robert also directed a lovely short play by Lisa Kang, "Molly Shines the Floor," which was presented at the City Lights Theatre in San Jose as part of its New Play Readers Series. Photo by Borys Procak.
Boathouse & Co. is lucky that one day in February, Peter stuck his head in the door of Mama Calizo's Voice Factory and asked if we were auditioning. Yes! we said. Two weeks later he joined our cast, and in these last couple of months, Peter has brought a versatile blend of movement, acting, and singing skills to our work together (not to mention a good measure of humor).
Peter's Bio: Originally from Seattle, this San Francisco transplant has been involved in numerous incarnations of stagecraft. Growing up in acting, dance, and voice classes made for an interesting beginning and present. In his youth Peter was part of a Company called "Greaspaint" where he learned the wonders of dance, iambic pentameter, improv, stage combat; a foundation for the creative arts was formed. Musical endeavors include: “A Chorus Line” (Bobby), Peninsula Civic Light Opera, “West Side Story” (PePe), Sunnyvale Community Players, Godspell (Judas/John) - Palo Alto Players; and many more. In San Jose he was involved with the Young Peoples Theatre where he played Mr. Jordan in “Heaven Can Wait”as well as SJCC’s groundbreaking play “AS IS”. Peter’s passion for the theatre is inspired by new works. In Seattle he was heavily involved with the nationally renowned “Alice B. Theatre” [A Queer theatre for all people]; while in residence he performed, workshopped, directed, and wrote original pieces. In San Francisco Peter has been lucky enough to work with Erika Shuch (ESP Project), Crash Cabaret, reveller/dancer with New College [EPI rocks!] afficionados Dwayne Calizo and Jessica Fudim. Peter feels very honored to be working with Row & Susie in this, a truly inspired piece of art. Photo by Borys Procak.
