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LA Stage Veteran Darryl Maximilian Robinson Continues As Roy V. Bensinger In CCPT's THE FRONT PAGE
Arts and Entertainment
July 25, 2024
"With a name like Darryl Maximilian Robinson, there's a pretty good chance you'll stand out on a theater playbill. And when the man who answers to that name conveys the poise, polish, preparedness - and talent - of a professional actor, there's every chance he'll also stand out on the stage, in theatergoers' memories and possibly, theatrical history." -- Sharon Little, Young actor Darryl Robinson: He's one in a Maximilian, THE FORT WAYNE NEWS- SENTINEL, Saturday August 29, 1981.
"Robinson is a comedian, clearly comfortable on the stage and well trained." -- Bree Long, LA Theatre Review.com / The Hollywood Fringe Daily Rag, Day Three, Saturday June 19, 2010.
LA theatregoers have seen veteran and award-winning Chicago-born and stage-trained actor Darryl Maximilian Robinson appear in numerous roles onstage during his 14 years as a City of Angels thespian. He has garnered critical praise for his performances as Major-General Stanley in "The Pirates of Penzance," District Attorney Flint in "Night of January 16th," Booker T. Washington in "Ragtime," Butler John Lawless in "The Happiest Millionaire" and Henry Albertson in "The Fantasticks."
But usually he has performed his work in small ad intimate venues. However, this summer, he is sharing his talents in a somewhat larger forum.
Theatre Lovers and Supporters:
Since July 13th, your humble servant in The Theatre, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, has had the joy of playing the comedic supporting role of Chicago Tribune News Reporter Roy V. Bensinger in The Culver City Public Theatre 2024 revival of THE FRONT PAGE. It has been adapted from the original 1928 Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur stage play and the 1940 Charles Lederer screenplay of HIS GIRL FRIDAY by CCPT President and Director Trace Oakley.
Winner of such honors as the 1981 Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Reviewer's Recognition Award as Outstanding Thespian of the Season for his critically-praised performances in professional summer stock ( including most notably Fagin in Lionel Bart's classic musical "Oliver! ) at northern Indiana's Enchanted Hills Playhouse of Syracuse, a 1997 Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award for Outstanding Actor In A Principal Role In A Play for his performance as Sam Semela in Athol Fugard's "Master Harold And The Boys" ( staged at The Heartland Cafe Studio Theatre in the historic Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago ) as well as a 2015 / 2016 Los Angeles Elate Season Ticket Holder Best Actor Award nomination for his performance as Ernest in Tad Mosel's classic one-act of Life In The Theatre "Impromptu" ( presented at The Lincoln Stegman Theatre of North Hollywood ), Darryl Maximilian Robinson, The Founder, Artistic Director and Producer of both The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago and The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project, and who currently celebrates his 50th Anniversary as an American Stage Performer, is thrilled and honored to play the fine supporting role of Chicago Tribune News Reporter Roy V. Bensinger in skilled Adapter and Director Trace Oakley's 2024 Culver City Public Theatre 96th Anniversary Revival Production of "The Front Page."
There are two more weekends of THE FRONT PAGE, the FREE classic comedy in-the-park. People are loving the show. No tickets or reservations needed. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 in Paul Carlson Memorial Park in Culver City, California.
Come and enjoy.
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Top of Article CCPT 2024 Featured Production Photo of Darryl Maximilian Robinson as Bensinger, Tamara Koltes as Molly Molloy and Alicia Sterling Beach as McCue in THE FRONT PAGE by Kelsey Danzeisen.
2024 Illustration of The Culver City Public Theatre Cast of THE FRONT PAGE by Rizzy Fuentes.
Theatre Lovers and Supporters,
Here Is A Thank You From A Fine Director: CCPT President Trace Oakley expresses appreciation to your humble servant in The Theatre, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, for his performance as Roy V. Bensinger in THE FRONT PAGE.
It is mutually appreciated.
