Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson (Robeck) taught at BYU (chair 1998-2004), and “came home” in 2005 to chair U of U Theatre. Now back in the classroom full-time, he enjoys history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, new-play development, acting, directing, and Shakespeare. Stage roles: DR. PRETORIUS, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (Sackerson); all nine adult males, SPRING AWAKENING (Uof U); Thomas Jefferson, THIRD CROSSING (Plan-B Theatre). Film: Father Vernon, “Evil Angel”; Isaac Hale, “Emma Smith” and “Joseph Smith.” Voice-over: narrator, “The Light of Men” and “The Restoration”. Directing: 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY and CALIFORNIA SUITE (Neil Simon Festival); FIRST WATER PROJECT (Salt Lake Acting Company). Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.