A L E X
B E N I T O
R O D R I G U E Z
ACTING RESUME
With versatile range, a collaborative approach and attention to detail, Alex is committed to being a dedicated and skilled performer. Whether he's on stage or in front of the camera, he approaches each project as an opportunity to bring stories to life in a way that is both captivating and authentic.
He is represented by Big Mouth Talent
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
BFA in Acting University of Illinois at Chicago
MFA in Acting FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
Botticelli in The Fire (2022) Photo by Evan Hanover
ON STAGE
Alex has taken on roles in a wide range of venues, from intimate black box theaters to 500-seat houses and outdoor performances.
Our Town (2022) Photo by Cliff Roles
ON CAMERA
In addition to his work on stage, Alex has also appeared in student films, commercials, short films, and NBC's Chicago Fire.
Still from CHICAGO FIRE (2021)
ENSEMBLE FOCUSED
Since 2016, Alex has been a member of Wender Collective (FKA Walkabout Theater Company). Rooted in radical collaboration and laboratory-style physical theatre making, Wender creates and produces new works nationally and internationally as it continues to build its artistic community.
The Brink! (2017) Photo by Studio Film Love
MOVER & MAKER
ABR's creative work includes a diverse range of performances, including outdoor spectacles, site-specific performance art pieces, and multi-media works. He has not only performed in these productions, but has also contributed as a cinematographer, choreographer, editor, and producer.
Still from PERENNIAL HABIT (2020)
UP NEXT
The Lifespan of A Fact at TimeLine Theatre
Running until December 23
Jim Fingal is an eager young intern at a high-profile magazine hoping to impress his demanding editor-in-chief, Emily Penrose. When assigned the job of fact-checking legendary writer John D'Agata's essay on the suicide of a teenage boy, Jim discovers a huge problem: most of the essay's details were made up. As the publication deadline looms, a battle between truth and fact ensues in a gripping and fast-paced comedic showdown.
Playing the Role Jim Fingal
What Critics Are Saying
..making his auspicious TimeLine debut, Alex Benito Rodriguez is absolutely fantastic as Jim Fingal. This gifted young actor is the real dynamo that drives this production. - Chicago Theatre Review
the kind of smart entertainment designed to get conversations started - Chicago Tribune
a zesty portrait of the foibles of journalistic and artistic egos alike - Chicago Reader
"The Lifespan of a Fact" is sharp, focused and funny. -Buzz Center Stage
DROP A NOTE
ABOUT
Alex Benito Rodriguez is a multi-talented artist based in Chicago, with a passion for storytelling and a deep belief in the power of collaboration. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to every project he undertakes and approaches his work with a deep sense of inquiry and a belief in the transformative power of communal exploration.
For Alex, creativity is all about curiosity, inquiry, and community. He sees the stage as a place to connect with others, to explore new ideas and perspectives, and to challenge ourselves to grow and transform. ABR's work is infused with a deep sense of empathy and compassion, inviting us all to become more fully engaged with the world around us.
With over a decade of experience in theater, film, and teaching, Alex is a sought-after collaborator and mentor, inspiring others to embrace their own unique artistic visions and to work together to create something truly extraordinary. Through his art, he is committed to creating spaces that nurture and empower, that ask difficult questions and seek out new paths of understanding. For Alex, there is nothing more exciting than the endless possibilities of creativity and the joy of sharing that magic with others.