Bob Corso
517-256-0339
bob@bobcorso.net
1901 E. Sugnet
Midland MI 48642
www.bobcorso.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RADIO:
WUCX, 90.1- Michigan Center, MI January 2014- April 2014
Part time news intern. Researched, wrote, and recorded local news stories to air during “Morning Edition” local segments on NPR station. Also researched and wrote “Community Calendar”. Other duties as assigned.
THEATER:
Treasure Island- Midland Center for the Performing Arts- February 2012 “Josiah Bland”
FILM:
Superman vs Batman "Air Force Officer" (Background)
Ghoul Getters- 2014 Short "Maintenance Guy"
Deadfellas - 2014 Short "Steve"
Special Delivery - 2013 Short “Jimmy”
Cellar Dwellers- 2013 Short “Janitor” (Non-speaking)
Mantequero (Unreleased) 2010 “Sallyboy”
Sketch/Improv:
Thursday Night Uncorked April 16, 2015
Hosted and performed as a member of Improv group composed of students from "On the Fly" workshop.
Relax for Finals- April 24, 2013
Bob Ross, Tattoo Artist (Sketch) "Steve"
Also performed in several live Improvisational games.
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:
IMPROV/SKETCH:
Improv By The Seat of Your Pants- Midland, MI July 13-17, 2015
Taught a 5 day Improv course for children age 11-14 at Midland Center for The Arts.
Midland Center for the Arts- Midland, MI February-April 2015
Planned and taught Improvisation to members of the community, both local performers and non-performers, based upon skills needed for performance, such as using props and character work. Next class session is planned for Winter 2016
Apollo 69 Pit Crew- University Center MI, September 2012- December 2014
Co-Founder of Sketch/Improv group. Executive Producer of live shows. Other duties included training, coordinating locations and times for rehearsals and meetings, managing group responsibilities to the community; and recruiting and developing new members.
On the Fly- Midland, MI May 2011- June 2012
Studied Improv as part of an informal community group.
FILM:
Deadfellas -2104 Executive Producer Special Delivery- 2013 Co-Director, Co-Editor
TELEVISION:
Look Around You- Fall 2013
Wrote, Produced, Directed and conducted interviews for multiple segments of show which aired on WDCQ, PBS station serving Flint, Saginaw and surrounding areas.
EDUCATION:
MICHIGAN ACTORS STUDIO, Ferndale, MI June 24, 2015-August 12, 2015
Improv classes, topics include working on topics such as team-building, trust, speed, status, active listening, and agreement.
IMPROV4FUN, Midland, MI April 2015-August 2015
Studied Improvisation as part of a group, including both new and experienced Improv players. Topics include character work, status, scene work, etc.
DELTA COLLEGE, University Center, MI. December 2014
Associate of Applied Arts- Electronic Media Broadcasting
Advanced Certificate- Digital Film Production
SEMINAR, Michigan Center, MI. Feb 2014
Planned, Organized, and attended an 8 person intensive workshop on Improv and Sketch Writing taught by Rich Goteri of Michigan Actors Studio.
New Mexico Actors Group, Albuquerque, New Mexico June 2009-December 2010
Studied in weekly actors group of 10-20 persons, under the tutelage of a casting director/actress. Classes emphasized Improv Skills and Scene Work with various members of the group
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI June 1988
Bachelor of Arts Degree-Political Science
U.S Army, Ft. Benning, Georgia 1984-1994
Various leadership and other professional schools; including Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Basic Airborne Course, Total Quality Leadership Course, and Observer/Controller course.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI June 1984
SKILLS: Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, and Soundtrack Pro. Advanced beginner skills in guitar and ukelele. Bass singing voice.
517-256-0339
bob@bobcorso.net
1901 E. Sugnet
Midland MI 48642
www.bobcorso.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RADIO:
WUCX, 90.1- Michigan Center, MI January 2014- April 2014
Part time news intern. Researched, wrote, and recorded local news stories to air during “Morning Edition” local segments on NPR station. Also researched and wrote “Community Calendar”. Other duties as assigned.
THEATER:
Treasure Island- Midland Center for the Performing Arts- February 2012 “Josiah Bland”
FILM:
Superman vs Batman "Air Force Officer" (Background)
Ghoul Getters- 2014 Short "Maintenance Guy"
Deadfellas - 2014 Short "Steve"
Special Delivery - 2013 Short “Jimmy”
Cellar Dwellers- 2013 Short “Janitor” (Non-speaking)
Mantequero (Unreleased) 2010 “Sallyboy”
Sketch/Improv:
Thursday Night Uncorked April 16, 2015
Hosted and performed as a member of Improv group composed of students from "On the Fly" workshop.
Relax for Finals- April 24, 2013
Bob Ross, Tattoo Artist (Sketch) "Steve"
Also performed in several live Improvisational games.
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:
IMPROV/SKETCH:
Improv By The Seat of Your Pants- Midland, MI July 13-17, 2015
Taught a 5 day Improv course for children age 11-14 at Midland Center for The Arts.
Midland Center for the Arts- Midland, MI February-April 2015
Planned and taught Improvisation to members of the community, both local performers and non-performers, based upon skills needed for performance, such as using props and character work. Next class session is planned for Winter 2016
Apollo 69 Pit Crew- University Center MI, September 2012- December 2014
Co-Founder of Sketch/Improv group. Executive Producer of live shows. Other duties included training, coordinating locations and times for rehearsals and meetings, managing group responsibilities to the community; and recruiting and developing new members.
On the Fly- Midland, MI May 2011- June 2012
Studied Improv as part of an informal community group.
FILM:
Deadfellas -2104 Executive Producer Special Delivery- 2013 Co-Director, Co-Editor
TELEVISION:
Look Around You- Fall 2013
Wrote, Produced, Directed and conducted interviews for multiple segments of show which aired on WDCQ, PBS station serving Flint, Saginaw and surrounding areas.
EDUCATION:
MICHIGAN ACTORS STUDIO, Ferndale, MI June 24, 2015-August 12, 2015
Improv classes, topics include working on topics such as team-building, trust, speed, status, active listening, and agreement.
IMPROV4FUN, Midland, MI April 2015-August 2015
Studied Improvisation as part of a group, including both new and experienced Improv players. Topics include character work, status, scene work, etc.
DELTA COLLEGE, University Center, MI. December 2014
Associate of Applied Arts- Electronic Media Broadcasting
Advanced Certificate- Digital Film Production
SEMINAR, Michigan Center, MI. Feb 2014
Planned, Organized, and attended an 8 person intensive workshop on Improv and Sketch Writing taught by Rich Goteri of Michigan Actors Studio.
New Mexico Actors Group, Albuquerque, New Mexico June 2009-December 2010
Studied in weekly actors group of 10-20 persons, under the tutelage of a casting director/actress. Classes emphasized Improv Skills and Scene Work with various members of the group
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI June 1988
Bachelor of Arts Degree-Political Science
U.S Army, Ft. Benning, Georgia 1984-1994
Various leadership and other professional schools; including Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Basic Airborne Course, Total Quality Leadership Course, and Observer/Controller course.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI June 1984
SKILLS: Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, and Soundtrack Pro. Advanced beginner skills in guitar and ukelele. Bass singing voice.