Robert Keasler
Position(s): Company Member (Actor)
Contact: rkeasler@xrtc.org
Education: In 1984 Robert was one of two undergraduate voice students to be awarded scholarships to study with the legendary Inez Silberg at the prestigious Oklahoma City University School of Music, following her death in 1985 he continued to study with Florence Birdwell at OCU then Richard Sutliff at Tulsa Opera. In addition to earning a degree in Interior Architecture From Woodbury University, he is an Alumni of the XRT Conservatory and has studied Acting in Los Angeles with Sydney Walsh, Sean Dougherty, Dariush Kashani, Carrie Dobro and Madonna Young.
Professional Experience: Robert made his Los Angeles theater debut as Preacher Haggler in XRT’s Dark of the moon in 2010. Since that time he has gone on to work with 3 Roses Players in a series of One Act Play festivals performing in six productions by award winning playwrites. His film career began in 2005 with a featured role in the independent feature film “Matrimonium” from Electric Crow Productions. In 2007 He appeared in the independent feature “Sinners”, since then he has appeared in several graduate film projects and four independent short films the most recent including “Call Girl” with Archetype Pictures, and the soon to be released “Indemnity” with Exid Media.
XRT Acting Credits: Preacher Haggler (Dark Of The Moon)
What the XRT Means To Me…: Community. As an actor in Los Angeles it is very easy to feel like a product and to feel like you are out there on your own, but here I am a part of an ensemble that allows me to further my training, push myself farther and grow as an artist. There is a support system of artists and teachers who strive to create a safe and supportive space to learn not just the business of acting but the craft. It is a group of like minded artists who love what they do and chose to do it in a way that is about respect, encouragement and bravery. I am honored to be an Alumni of the Conservatory Training Program and to be associated with such talented and generous professionals.
Why I Do What I Do…: It is my calling! I can’t do otherwise. I tried running away from it and that got me a degree and a job and a 20 year hiatus from acting…Eventually your true self comes calling, I couldn’t ignore it any longer.
Did You Know? That Robert has a degree in Interior Architecture and used to be a competitive figure skater. And the best medicine besides laughter is chocolate with bacon.
