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Richard Omar
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drama and Dance
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Bio
Richard Omar received his training at Hofstra University and from Uta Hagen and Bobby Lewis in NYC. New York theatre credits include Dracula in Dance with Me, Harker (New York International Fringe Festival), Rick in the world premiere of Theresa Rebeck's The First Day, Wes in the NYC premiere of Beth Henley's Lost (Theatre 4). Richard Loeb in Never the Sinner (The Directors Company), Bunny in The Secret History (The Directors Company), Hastings in Richard III with Austin Pendleton, Sherwood in Fruit Bat Safari Camp with Sally Mayes and Julie Halston. Richard was featured in The Unofficial New York Yale Cabaret's tribute to Wendy Wasserstein (Wendy's Words) at the Laurie Beechman Theater. As a ballroom dancer, he appeared on film with Leslie Caron, Patrick Stewart and Jennifer Beals. He has taught at the New Actors Workshop for Mike Nichols and George Morrison, SUNY Purchase, and Kane University. From 2017 -2022 Richard served as Artistic Director of The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. He is currently developing and facilitating workshops for the Brooklyn Public Library.Recent Courses Taught
| Course | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| DRAM 103 | SENIOR PRACTICUM | Undergraduate |
| DRAM 167 | REPERTORY THEATER 1 | Undergraduate |
| DRAM 168 | REPERTORY THEATER 2 | Undergraduate |
| DRAM 169 | ACTING FOR TV & FILM | Undergraduate |
| DRAM 198 | SHOWCASING THE ACTOR | Undergraduate |