ROBERT COOPERMAN has been involved with theatre for many years, both in his native New York City and in his current home, Columbus, Ohio.
He had two plays produced in the New York New Works Theatre Festival: Instaurito (2016) and The Flower Stand (2015).
The Flower Stand was also produced as a winner of the Midnight Audio Theatre script writing competition.
His full-length play, Kate ‘n’ Spence, was produced by Evolution Theatre Company (Columbus) in 2014 and he has had one-acts performed in New York and Columbus.
Robert earned his Ph.D. in English from THE Ohio State University and once served as an Adjunct Professor of English and Theatre at Ohio University-Lancaster.
He is the founder and president of Stage Right Theatrics, a contributor for The Epoch Times, the host of the podcast “Stage Right” soon to be on Spotify, and a monthly guest on “RAW! with Mindy and Boots” (610 WTVN).
Aside from his interest in theatre, Robert is a connoisseur of parrots and an avid New York Yankees fan.
He resides in Dublin, Ohio, with his wife, Sandra, and visits his children in warmer climates: Matthew in Miami and Heather in LA.
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What is the Natural Theatre?
The Natural Theatre is a new theatre movement created and supported by Stage Right Theatrics. The tenets of the Natural Theatre are:
That, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, human beings are born free with inalienable rights given by Nature's God. These rights pre-date and supercede government.
That our Constitution exists to codify how our government is to protect our natural rights.
That Individuals should determine their own fate, with government’s sole purpose being to promote liberty and defend our sovereignty.
As a result, the Natural Theatre:
Presents plays that celebrate the individual who triumphs over adversity and does not see him or herself as a victim.
Presents conflict as a natural consequence of human nature.
Is the antidote to the Theatre of Misery.
Characterizes the traditions of eras past as providing guidance for our future, not to be dismissed out of hand as antiquated.
Recognizes the existence of evil.
Offers hope and redemption, even within conditions of misery, pain, or death.
And above all . . .
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What the Natural Theatre is NOT
Corporate musicals, money-making revivals, or blockbuster theatrical extravaganzas—often defined as "conservative" because they seek to turn a profit.
In fact, the Natural Theatre hopes to thrive in more intimate theatre spaces where ideas are given emphasis over spectacle and star quality.
In that regard, we are no different than groundbreaking theatre practitioners such as Artaud and Brecht, albeit from a decidedly different political point of view.
It is our belief that traditional responses to social, cultural, and political movements are every bit as legitimate as those of the left.
Robert writes at the Epoch Times.
Robert announced tonight that he will be revving up his podcast in a few weeks!
Playwright Robert Cooperman on The Jenny Hatch Show