Gary Wayne Barker
Actor/Director/Professor
Gary Wayne Barker –Acting Professor and Senior Associate Dean at Saint Louis University. Gary is an active actor/director.
STL Directing:
• New Jewish Theatre
• Mustard Seed Theatre
• Moonstone Theatre
• Shakespeare Festival St. Louis (tour)
• Currently nominated for Best Director of a Comedy (2023 St. Louis Circle Awards).
NJT Acting highlights:
• Shylock -- DISTRICT MERCHANTS (2020 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama by St. Louis Circle Awards)
• Milton -- THE IMMIGRANT (2011 Supporting Actor Kevin Kline Award)
• Boolie -- DRIVING MISS DAISY (2005 Supporting Actor Kevin Kline Award).
• Regional (selected): The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Shakespeare Festival STL, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Upstream Theatre, and Ozark Actors Theatre.
Education: MFA--Acting, Michigan State University; Actors Center NY; Central School of Speech and Drama, London.
From Script to Stage: The Journey of Theatrical Creation
We delve into the vibrant theater scene in St. Louis, highlighting an in-depth interview with Gary Wayne Barker, a prominent figure in the industry. Discussions range from the challenges of modern theater to the significance of adaptability in the arts. …