All About Ron...Birthdate: August 15, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio In the beginning: Ron started dance classes when he was 6 years old. His first professional appearance was as "Noah Claypole in "Oliver!" at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Ron was 14 years old. Education: He is a member of the first graduating class of the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). He holds a B.F.A. from Webster University in St. Louis, also their first graduating class of Musical Theatre majors. Ron moved to New York City in 1984. |
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First job: Ron's first job as a member of Actor’s Equity was as Hortensio in "Kiss me, Kate" at the American Music Theatre in New London, CT. In the interim: Between acting jobs, Ron worked as a carriage driver in Central Park for 2 years. Personally: Ron was married for 9 years to dancer and arts administrator Leah Brandon. He is the proud father of 2 daughters, Cassidy and Austin. |
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Ron shares his life with
actress Sandra Joseph (recently starring on Broadway as Christine in "The Phantom of the Opera").
What are you most proud of? My songwriting and my two daughters. They are my purest and most original contributions. Do you have any siblings? I have an older brother, Cam (short for Cameron) and a younger sister, Kelly. What were some of your influences while growing up? "Movie musicals, comic books, television, my mother's constant encouragement." |
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"Yes! Sandra and I have a dog, Griffin. Griffin is a black Border Collie mix we adopted from the CACC (Center for Animal Care and Control) in New York." Why don't you feature any pictures of your daughters on the site? "Early on we featured some photos of my girls on the site. This brought about some concerns from members of our family. Though I am enormously proud of my daughters, I realize that anything you publish on the internet is available to anyone and everyone. So, in the interest of that concern, you'll just have to take my word for it that they are stunning!" Some of Ron's favorites:**Food: sushi, breakfast in all forms, Italian - with lots of red wine
**Music:
Kenny Loggins, Toad the wet Sprocket, Sting, Indigo Girls,
"real" jazz (not that elevator music stuff), Patty Griffin
(named his dog after her). **Places: Hana (Maui), the Canadian Rockies, California Coast, his home. |
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I like a good ride. I like surprises. I like to root for characters. I like to have an emotional stake in the outcome. What do you like BEST about performing?Connecting with others - actors and audience members. What do you like LEAST about performing? Trying to overcome obstacles like colds, vocal stress, injuries, fatigue....and critics. |
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Aside from Percy, which certainly has been the most fun, Joe Gillis because he was the most complex. Joe offered a great latitude for subtlety. What effect do you hope to have on an audience? I love it when people identify with the feelings of a character I'm playing. I love it when they say "I get that, I've been there, I know what that feels like..." What keeps you motivated? There's always more to do. There's always further to go. How have you changed throughout your career as a performer? I've gotten older. What is something that you would like to do that you haven't yet done? Collaborate on more original work with people I respect and admire. |
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do you feel about the "crazy" BohmerBuddies?
Grateful and honored that anyone would take time out of their lives to be interested in what I have to say or do. A special thanks to all of the Buddies who sent in questions. If Ron did not answer your question and you're still burning with curiosity, feel free to e-mail him directly at ron-bohmer@ronbohmer.com and he'll do his best to respond. For details on Ron's Professional Career (career timeline, show information, recordings, etc.), please visit Ron's "Career Highlights" page... |
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Internet Site is created in cooperation with Ron
Bohmer and is maintained by Kristine
M. Kulage
Photo of Ron Bohmer by Josef
Reiter Please do not reproduce material on this website without permission |
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