Robert Tombari Resume

1. Masters of Fine Arts: Acting (The British Tradition)
   • Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Birmingham, England  09/2016 – 07/2018
     • Thesis: Lecture/Performance “Propaganda in Shakespeare’s History Plays”
     • Main Courses: Performance Modules, Scene Study (Shakespeare, Restoration, Well-Made), Linklater, Musical Theatre (Acting Through Song)
2. Bachelors of Arts: Theatre Performance
   • Boise State University. Boise, Idaho  08/2010 – 12/2014
     • Main Courses: Acting (I, II, III, Styles -Shakespeare, Commedia), Voice (I, II, Dialects), Theatre History (I, II, III)

Executive Director, Spokane Ensemble Theatre  (2021 – Present)

• • Work collaboratively with the Artistic Director to solidify current and upcoming productions.
  • Actively seek funding through community engagement.
  • Oversee board members and reviews board policies.
  • Help guide the trajectory of the theater.
  • Represent the theater at community events and business engagements.
  • Maintain membership as Core Ensemble Member.
  • Be the Liaison between the Board and Artistic Team.

Board President, Stage Left Theater (2021 – Present)

• • Work collaboratively with the Managing Artistic Director to solidify current and upcoming productions.
  • Actively seek funding through community engagement.
  • Oversee board members and reviews board policies.
  • Actively participate in board meetings.
  • Help guide the trajectory of the theater.
  • Represent the theater at community events and business engagements.

Co-Founder of The Spokane Shakespeare Society (2020 -2021)

• • Facilitated the first contract with Spokane Parks Department for performance and use of the Pavilion in River Front Park. 
  • Engaged with other local theaters to create community partnerships

Resident Artist, Stage Left Theater (08/2020 – Present)

• • Maintain artistic involvement in minimum 1 show a year.
  • Attend at least one performance of each production.
  • Complete front of house duties one time for each production.
  • Participate, volunteer, and help raise money for fundraisers.

Producer, Stage Left Theater (07/2020 – Present)

• • Oversee production of Masterpiece Monologue & Words That Changed The World for Stage Left Theater.
  • Schedule: Filming, Directors, Rehearsals, Actors
  • Maintain theatrical space during production.
  • Work with technical team to facilitate needs for Directors and Actors.
  • Design and implement new iterations based on needs from community and theater. 

Artist/Instructor, Idaho Shakespeare Festival (01/2016 – 04/2016)

• • Toured the Pacific Northwest performing The Shakespeare Stealer for Elementary/Middle School students. 
  • Taught Workshops with fellow actors for the students.

Stagehand, Morrison Center for The Performing Arts (01/2011 – 04/2015)

• • Worked on Best of Broadway Touring Productions in various departments as a local stagehand: Props, Carpentry, Electrics.
  • Worked as running crew for numerous Best of Broadway and Local Productions.
  • Local Props/Running Crew Team Member for the tech of The First National Tour of Warhorse.
  • Worked with team members to prepare the theatre for University/Local performances.

Student Instructor, Boise State University  (08/2014 – 12/2014)

• • Taught a bi-weekly course that covered textual analysis from the perspective of: Actors, Playwrights, Designers, and Directors.
  • Assisted in grading of students with Professor of Record.
  • Created the course structure and syllabus for the class while a TA the previous year.

Teaching Assistant, Boise State University (08/2013 – 12/2013)

• • Teaching Assistant for two bi-weekly classes of Play Analysis.
  • Was the primary student resource for inquiries and assistance.
  • Stepped in for the Professor of Record when needed.