About Me
Robin knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. A Philadelphia native, she participated in every music ensemble and theatre troupe, and even took summer school courses to free up time for extra art classes during the year in grade school. Her passion for the arts brought her to Washington, D.C., where in 2017 she graduated from the American University with a bachelor's degree in Musical Theatre and a minor in Art History.
Robin Weiner is currently working as an actress and visual artist in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area. Previously, Robin has worked for Flying V Theatre, Imagination Stage, Rorschach Theatre Co., Mosaic Theatre, American University, Annapolis Shakespeare Co., Theatre Prometheus and the Folger Shakespeare Theater.
Robin is an equity membership candidate!
In her downtime, Robin enjoys writing a webcomic, reading books before watching their movie adaptations, and writing comparative art historical analyses of famous paintings and pop culture (but hey, doesn't everybody?).
I received my BA in Musical Theater Performance from American University in 2017. I also studied classical acting with the British American Drama Academy Midsummer in Oxford Program in 2016.
I am also a gifted instrumentalist, I have played the violin since I was four years old and also recently picked up the ukulele and mandolin. I find the challenge of adapting to a new musical instrument incredibly fun and rewarding, particularly if it is stringed. I've been seen onstage playing guitar, keytar, electric bass, piano, and various percussive instruments as well!
Particularly funny is Ms. Weiner. Her solo “I Hate Men” is a highlight of the evening. Watching her fully commit to the frustration she feels with Fred and every other male, she nails every sigh, facial expression and holler. She is a very talented comedienne and is made for this type of musical comedy.
Kristen Price, Maryland Theatre Guide
Kiss Me, Kate, 2018
BelleBeauty and the Beast with The Arlington Players, 2019 Directed by EJ Jonas Photo by Rich Farella | BelleBeauty and the Beast with The Arlington Players, 2019 Directed by EJ Jonas Photo by Rich Farella | BelleBeauty and the Beast with The Arlington Players, 2019 Directed by EJ Jonas Photo by Rich Farella |
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BelleBeauty and the Beast with The Arlington Players, 2019 Directed by EJ Jonas Photo by Rich Farella | Tanya FreemanRush Lit at Rorschach Theater's Klecksography Project, 2019 Directed by Vanessa Gilbert Written by Sean Northrip Photo by Ryan Maxwell | Tanya FreemanRush Lit at Rorschach Theater's Klecksography Project, 2018 Directed by Vanessa Gilbert Written by Sean Northrip Photo by Ryan Maxwell |
Bulb Seller/Little Match GirlStriking 12 with Free Range Humans, 2018 Directed by Elizabeth Lucas Photo by Elizabeth Lucas | Bulb Seller/Little Match GirlStriking 12 with Free Range Humans, 2018 Directed by Elizabeth Lucas Photo by Elizabeth Lucas | Bulb Seller/Little Match GirlStriking 12 with Free Range Humans, 2018 Directed by Elizabeth Lucas Photo by Elizabeth Lucas |
Lilli Vanessi/KatherineKiss Me, Kate at Annapolis Shakespeare Company, 2018 Directed by Sally Boyett. Photo by Joshua McKerrow | Lilli Vanessi/KatherineKiss Me, Kate at Annapolis Shakespeare Company, 2018 Directed by Sally Boyett. Photo by Joshua McKerrow | Lilli Vanessi/KatherineKiss Me, Kate at Annapolis Shakespeare Company, 2018 Directed by Sally Boyett. Photo by Joshua McKerrow |
Lilli Vanessi/KatherineKiss Me, Kate at Annapolis Shakespeare Company, 2018 Directed by Sally Boyett. Photo by Joshua McKerrow | Lilli Vanessi/KatherineKiss Me, Kate at Annapolis Shakespeare Company, 2018 Directed by Sally Boyett. Photo by Joshua McKerrow | Performing "It's De'Lovely"NextGen: Finding The Voices of Tomorrow, 2018 Produced by the American Pops Orchestra in association with the National Society of American Letters (NSAL) Performed on Kreeger Theatre at Arena Stage Semi-finalist |
JanThe Golden Rule (Scarred For Life: A Senior Capstone), American University, 2017. Directed by Manna Middlebrooks Photo by C. Stanley Photography | JanThe Golden Rule (Scarred For Life: A Senior Capstone), American University, 2017. Directed by Manna Middlebrooks Photo by C. Stanley Photography | JanThe Golden Rule (Scarred For Life: A Senior Capstone), American University, 2017. Directed by Manna Middlebrooks Photo by C. Stanley Photography |
Marcus LycusA Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum, American University, 2016. Directed by Cara Gabriel Photo by Erin Sullivan | Marcus LycusA Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum, American University, 2016. Directed by Cara Gabriel Photo by Erin Sullivan | BellaBig Love, American University, 2016. Directed by Isaiah M. Wooden Photo by Erin Sullivan |
BellaBig Love, American University, 2016. Directed by Isaiah M. Wooden Photo by Erin Sullivan | Adult WomanSpring Awakening, American University, 2015. Directed by Amber McGinnis. Photo by Erin Sullivan | BeatriceMuch Ado About Nothing, AU Rude Mechanicals 2015. Directed by Carson Bear. Photo by Anna Moneymaker |
BeatriceMuch Ado About Nothing, AU Rude Mechanicals 2015. Directed by Carson Bear. Photo by Anna Moneymaker | Filch/MessengerThe Threepenny Opera, American University, 2015. Directed by Cara Gabriel. Photo by Erin Sullivan | FilchThe Threepenny Opera, American University, 2015. Directed by Cara Gabriel. Photo by Erin Sullivan |
FilchThe Threepenny Opera, American University, 2015. Directed by Cara Gabriel. Photo by Erin Sullivan | Specialist's AssistantThe Who's Tommy, New Cavern Productions, 2014. Directed by Steven Burke. |
Belle is above all a singing role, and Robin Weiner’s clear, strong vocals are the most sparkling musical ornaments of the production.
Bob Ashby, DC Metro Theater Arts
As Belle, Robin Weiner possesses a self-assurance on stage coupled with a strong singing voice.
Matt Reville, InsideNOVA
Robin Weiner acquits herself well as Belle in singing but also displaying a sensitive change in character in her song “A Change in Me.”
Mark Dreisonstok, MD Theater Guide
Beauty and the Beast, 2019
Weiner’s performance is remarkable on several levels. She opens the show with a violin solo and plays a wonderful violin even while she sings. Her voice is also sweet as the young woman and sad as she switches to play the child in “The Little Match Girl.” I was very moved with “Snow Song” at the beginning of the show and which reprises later in a duet with Naylor as the show closes. Weiner’s and Naylor’s first meeting is bright and full of laughs as they sing, “The Sales Pitch.”
Susan Brall, MD Theater Guide
Striking 12, 2018