Rodney Hicks

Rodney Hicks

I am a meditator, husband, friend, dog-plant dad, versatile tv-film-stage actor, and emerging playwright. My life has been lived to Be Here Now with kindness, breath, peace and love. Playwright: inhale-EXHALE; FLAME BROILED. or the ugly play (2019 Developmental Production/Local Theatre Company), The Flawed Play (2021 Semi-Finalist Screen craft); JUST PRESS SAVE (2020 Pride Plays directed by Michael Greif, 2017...
I am a meditator, husband, friend, dog-plant dad, versatile tv-film-stage actor, and emerging playwright. My life has been lived to Be Here Now with kindness, breath, peace and love. Playwright: inhale-EXHALE; FLAME BROILED. or the ugly play (2019 Developmental Production/Local Theatre Company), The Flawed Play (2021 Semi-Finalist Screen craft); JUST PRESS SAVE (2020 Pride Plays directed by Michael Greif, 2017 Semi-Finalist Eugene O'Neil Conference ), MS. PEARL'S CABARET (2018 Semi-Finalist Eugene O'Neil Conference), 1968 an American Love Story (book; music & lyrics by David Austin). Broadway actor credits: Original Cast of COME FROM AWAY "Bob” Musical Staging by Olivier Award Winner Kelly Devine and directed by Tony Award Winner Christopher Ashley; Original Cast of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS "Clarence Norris" Choreographed and Directed by Tony Award Winner Susan Stroman; 2000 revival Jesus Christ SUPERSTAR "Peter" Choreographed by Anthony Van Laast and Directed by Gale Edwards ; Original Cast of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award musical RENT choreographed by Tony Award Nominee Marlies Yearby and Directed by Tony Award Nominee Michael Greif. A host of 29 years worth of regional theatre credits from musicals-plays-Shakespeare. Rodney received a 2012 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS "Haywood Patterson". Film: The Slumber Party (Disney Plus); Mighty Oak (Amazon/Paramount/Apple TV); Bad Decisions; django. TV: Leverage; GRIMM; Hope & Faith; Student Affairs (Pilot); Law & Order: CI; NYPD Blue; Dance Party USA. Grateful.

Plays

  • inhale-EXHALE a black comedy
    Four guides must fulfill their contract after a mysterious door opens leading them underground to finish their Understanding America Tour. Through a series of absurd, zany, laugh-out-loud, and sometimes moving vignettes; together they take us through today, yesterday, and tomorrow uncovering a town of people in need of connection in everywhere America.
  • 1968 an American Love Story
    1968 an American Love Story is an original musical about a year in the life of 7 friends who become chosen family; during the course of one of the most tumultuous years in America. Book by Rodney Hicks Music & Lyrics by David Austin.
  • JUST PRESS SAVE
    JUST PRESS SAVE is a queer coming-of-age ensemble play set in the fictitious town of Willow Peak, PA. The intensity of the world is swirling around them as Gustavo, Maynor, Damon, Curtis, Jocelyn, and Bolin navigate their post-pandemic lives to survive, thrive, and graduate as part of the class of 2023.

    *2018 semi-finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Conference (*the play has since...
    JUST PRESS SAVE is a queer coming-of-age ensemble play set in the fictitious town of Willow Peak, PA. The intensity of the world is swirling around them as Gustavo, Maynor, Damon, Curtis, Jocelyn, and Bolin navigate their post-pandemic lives to survive, thrive, and graduate as part of the class of 2023.

    *2018 semi-finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Conference (*the play has since been re-titled and re-written. The updated script dated July 30, 2023 is available to read here.)
  • MS. PEARL'S CABARET
    MS. PEARL'S CABARET is a tale of survival, finding your You to live your best life despite the original cards that were dealt.

    *2019 Semi-Finalist Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Conference