Robert G. Streit, Jr., M.A.A.T.

Robert G. Streit, Jr., M.A.A.T.
104 1/2 E Jackson Street, Office #1 • Carbondale, IL • 62901
(618) 967-5813 • Bob@BobStreit.com • www.BobStreit.com
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Art Therapy, May 1988
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Thesis Title: Combating Post Traumatic Stress with Art Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Graduated Cum Laude, May 1985
University of Notre Dame
WORK
EXPERIENCE:
Actor, Screenwriter, Musician, 1990 - Present
Carbondale, IL
Confidence Man-- the Hugh DeNeal Story (Director, 2010)
• Currently Directing documentary film on the life and career of singer-songwriter Hugh
DeNeal, leader of The Woodbox Gang (Alternative Tentacles Records)
• Cautionary tale about how playing Dark Bluegrass, hosting High Yield Investment Programs
on-line, and touring with a mortgage to pay can land you in Leavenworth Prison.
• Planned 2011 release
Fr. Thomas, American Outlaw (Screenwriter & Lead, 2010)
• Darkly comic look at how Fr. Thomas-- the anti-televangelist, and a recurring character in
Mr. Streit’s 1-man shows-- came to host Makanda Cable TV’s Leap of Faith Prayer Hour
• Script in development
For Pete’s Sake (Singer-Songwriter, 2010)
• Musical tribute to the life and legacy of Pete Scott MacGregor
• Currently writing and recording songs for the CD: 6 down, 6 to go
Under These Same Stars- the Céladon Affair (Associate Producer, Screenwriter, Co-Star,
2007 - 2009)
• Wrote the screenplay, portrayed Lt. Juan Oliver and contributed 3 songs to the soundtrack
for this independent feature from Céladon Films, LLC
• As Associate Producer, facilitating film fest submissions and regional screenings
• Official Selection River’s Edge International Film Festival, Paducah, KY
Outside the Box (Author, Screenwriter, Lead, 2006)
• Letters to, and on air answers from, Fr. Thomas, host of the Leap of Faith Prayer Hour
• Short story series formed the basis of Fr. Thomas, American Outlaw script in development
• Test scenes filmed in Chicago and rural locations across southern Illinois
This Prison (Co-Star, 2005)
• Portrayed the Air Force Officer in this SIU Thesis Film by Iranian film maker Farshad
Aminian based on selected poems by Jelaluddin Rumi & Sohrab Sepehri
Inside the Playwright's Head (Lead, 2005)
• Documentary film exploring Mr. Streit’s work, personal history and creative process as a
writer and performer
• Features extended interview with Mr. Streit and a complete live performance of his 1-man
show, The Bitter with the Sweet
The Bitter with the Sweet (Screenwriter & Lead, 2004)
• Wrote and toured schools regionally in this Illinois Arts Council grant supported, 1-man
show featuring live accompaniment by Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp
• Later filmed live at Carbondale’s Willow Street Dance Studio with Creole Stomp and
members of the Susan Barnes Dance Company
The Doctor (Lead & Co-script writer, 2004)
• Portrayed the doddering Pantalone and the swaggering Spavinto in this Commedia dell’
Arte farce at the GreyLight Theater’s 4th annual Renaissance Faire, Murphysboro, IL
Lady From the Sea (Lead, 2003)
• Portrayed Dr. Vongle, the mail lead, in this Ibsen classic
• Guest artist with the Southern Illinois University Theater Department, Carbondale, IL
Walk in my Shoes, Talk in my Tongue (Lead & Co-script writer, 2003)
• Co-wrote and performed this improv heavy, audience participatory, children’s show
teaching tolerance
• Performed at the Kids for Kids Sake Benefit, Carbondale, IL, and in extended run at the
GreyLight Theater, Murphysboro, Illinois
Flaminia’s Wedding (Lead & Co-script writer, 2002 & 2003)
• Developed and performed the roles of Pantalone and Spavinto in this Commedia dell’ Arte
farce at GreyLight Theater’s 2nd & 3rd annual Renaissance Faires, Murphysboro, IL
The Show (Co-star, 2002)
• Portrayed Walter Krone in this feature length, SIU Thesis Film by Juraj Bohus
Hollerin’ Down the Holler (Script writer & Lead, 2002)
• Wrote and performed this audience participatory 1-man show with accompaniment by
creole violinist Dennis Stroughmatt
• Recorded live at the Liberty Theater, Murphysboro, IL and later broadcast on WDBX FM
91.1, Carbondale, IL
• Featured on Arts Across Illinois, produced & broadcast by WTTW Ch.11, Chicago, IL
From Here to There (Script writer & Lead, 2001)
• Wrote, performed and filmed this multimedia, 1-man show live in extended run at the
GreyLight Theater, Murphysboro, IL
• Performed excerpt, Dream in Snow, at the SIREA AIDS benefit as guest artist of the
Speech Communications Dept., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
The Great Pirate Flaminio (Co-star & Co-scriptwriter, 2001)
• Portrayed the seemingly brave, ultimately cowardly, Il Capitano in this Commedia at
GreyLight Theater’s 1st annual Renaissance Faire, Murphysboro, IL
The Big Jason Headrick’s Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Show
(Co-star, 2000)
• Played the ever interrupting TV Announcer in this darkly comic stage play at the GreyLight
Theater, Murphysboro, IL
• Performed The Tennessee Stud and other country classics acappella during the show
The Witching Well (Co-Star, 2000)
• Portrayed Vinnie and the Raven Prince in this play with music at the GreyLight Theater,
Murphysboro, IL
Ex Libris (Lead & Co-script writer, 2000)
• Portrayed Ben Franklin, Samuel Clemments, Captain Underpants, the Wicked Witch of the
West and a host of other literary and historical figures in this Commedia style comedy from
the GreyLight Theater
• Toured schools regionally in this IAC grant supported show on the value of libraries and the
joy of reading
How Jimmie Ray Became the Tugboat Captain Down in the River Valley Town
(Script writer & Lead, 1999)
• Wrote, directed and played Jimmie Ray in this children's play with music.
• Written in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., this IAC supported play premiered on MLK
Day,1999, toured schools regionally and ran at the GreyLight Theater, in Murphysboro, IL.
Twisted Dickens III: Again All Ready (Co-star & Co-script writer, 1999)
• Wrote and performed Jacob Marley, Bunny & the Rap Artist, Outta Time (the Ghost of
Christmas Future) in the GreyLight Theater’s 3rd annual skewering of A Christmas Carol,
Murphysboro, IL
Crowns of Gold (Co-star, 1999)
• Portrayed the Dragon of Elder Mountain in this Children’s Theater work by the GreyLight
Theater, Murphysboro, IL
Twisted Dickens II: The Weirdness Returns (Co-star & Co-script writer, 1998)
• Wrote and performed the News Caster’s role in the 2nd annual GreyLight Christmas
Commedia, GreyLight Theater, Murphysboro, IL
Adventures in the American Outback: Tall Tales, Love Songs & Lies
(Author & Voice artist, 1998)
• Scenes, songs, short stories and monologues celebrating life in rural America.
• Wrote & recorded The HouseRocker Gets Gone, 4 monologues, which aired on
HouseRockin' Blues, WDBX 91.1 FM, Carbondale, IL
Coyote (Co-star, 1998)
• Portrayed the techno geek John in this play by Don Elwell at the GreyLight Theater,
Murphysboro, IL
Archipelagoes (Lead, 1998)
• Portrayed the lovelorn and suicidal lead, David, in this GreyLight Theater production,
Murphysboro, IL
Twisted Dickens (Co-star & Co-script writer, 1997)
• Portrayed Jacob Marley in this 1st annual send up of the Dickens Christmas classic at the
GreyLight Theater, Murphysboro, IL
Dissident Action in Zone F703: An R&B Opera in 10 Minutes
(Librettist & Lyricist, 1996)
• Wrote Libretto and Lyrics during New Tuners' 10 minute Tuner Program
• Show received two full productions during closing weekend of this 8 week program
Newt Faces of '96: A Musical Comedy Welcome to the Democratic National Convention
(Librettist & Lyricist)
• Musical comedy review written collaboratively by Composers, Librettists and Lyricists from
the New Tuners Musical Theater Workshop
• Wrote Blues Buskers, a musical scene, and all segue material used in the show
• Show ran for 6 weeks at Chicago's Theatre Building, was performed at Chicago's Bismarck
Hotel and excerpts were performed live on WBEZ 91.5 FM, Chicago
We Were There Too: A Tribute to the Service of Women in the U. S. Military
(Librettist & Lyricist, 1995)
• Wrote libretto and lyrics for 4 musical scenes including the show’s center piece, Corregidor
Tunnel
• Written collaboratively by New Tuners Workshop members, this full length musical
received a staged reading in New Tuners' 1995 New Works Festival
The New Music Theatre Ensemble's National Residency Program, Chicago
(Librettist & Lyricist, 1994)
• Awarded paid Librettist/ Lyricist-in-Residence position
• Worked with five composers to explore wide ranging collaborative methods
• Wrote libretto and lyrics to five 8 - 15 minute musical theater pieces during residency
The Baker, the Boy, and the Quiet Man of the Blues & A Trail of Tears
(Librettist & Lyricist, 1990 - 1994)
• Wrote 2 music-based dramas exploring the creative process, the grief process, and the role
of music in healing processes over 4 years with the New Tuners Musical Theater writing
program, New Tuners Theater, Chicago, IL
• Seminal American music forms-- Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass, Texas Swing, Native American
Chant-- utilized and their healing potential explored.
Commercial Property Renovator & Manager, 1993 - Present
Chicago & Carbondale, IL
•
1714 N. Wolcott, Chicago, IL
- Renovated all 4 apartments in this Bucktown 2 Flat
- Manage this property currently
•
101 S. Graham Avenue, Carbondale, IL
- Gutted, designed and general contracted the renovation of this former Labor Union Hall
- Managed this new home for therapist’s offices and a yoga studio (2008 - 2009)
Multimedia Promotions Consultant, 1995 - 1999
The Southern Illinoisan Newspaper
Carbondale, IL
• Produced campaign-based radio and TV advertising for the paper
• Co-produced Welcome to the Southern Illinoisan-- an informational video for new
subscribers
• Editor and Primary Writer of Routes-- the SI Carrier Newsletter
• Editor and Primary Writer of Vogler Ford’s 75th Anniversary Tab
Station Manager, 1995 - 1997
WDBX 91.1 FM, Community Radio for Southern Illinois
Carbondale, IL
• Supervised the daily operations of the station
• Recruited, trained and coordinated the station's 150+ person volunteer staff
• Wrote and produced in-house promotional radio campaigns
• Wrote and edited the WDBX Newsletter & Program Guide
• Served as Producer for a radio adaptation of The Lion in Winter
• Program schedule grew from 4 hours nightly to 16 hours daily and 24 hours/ day on
weekends with 4 shows produced by local teens and 4 shows produced by SIU’s
international student community during tenure
Art Therapist, 1988 -1992
Adjunctive Therapy Section of the Department of Psychiatry
Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL
• Provided individual and group Art Therapy services on all units
• Co-led Poetry, Dance, and Verbal Therapy groups for patients
• Designed and implemented instructional painting and video studios for patients
REFERENCES: Available upon request