Alex Benito Rodriguez

Resume

ABR is an actor, theatre maker, and teaching artist based in Chicago. With more than ten years of experience, Alex combines his curious spirit, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset to each project, treating them as opportunities to unite and inspire.

He is represented by Gray Talent Group

Acting Resume

Performance Training

MFA in Acting FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training

BFA in Acting University of Illinois at Chicago

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.
The Lifespan of A Fact (2023) Photo by Liz Lauren

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 Disney Hits commercial

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)

Mr. Rodriguez again proves that he’s an accomplished young actor to watch.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (2023)

CHICAGO THEATRE REVIEW

Additional Services

ABR is a teaching artist and offers design services to a small list of clients. Select the links below to learn more.

TEACHING ARTIST

DESIGN

Drop A Note

Alex Benito Rodriguez is a Chicago-based artist who believes in the power of collaboration and storytelling. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work, aiming to transform and connect with others.

With over a decade of experience in theater, film, and teaching, Alex is a sought-after collaborator and mentor who inspires others to create something extraordinary. His art is infused with empathy and compassion, inviting us all to become more engaged with the world around us.