Joseph Gilbert
JFK, Cain, Serpent, Ensemble
Joseph is excited to return to Odyssey Theatre having last performed in The Hairy Ape, directed by Steven Berkoff. In Los Angeles, Joseph has also worked with The New American Theatre, Chalk Rep and Circle X Theatre Co. Favorite roles include Edgar Allan Poe in the world premiere of Nevermore, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tommy in Normal Heart, the musical comedy Lost in Radioland and has performed improv on the famous Second City Chicago stage. Current projects include being the creator of a ten-film anthology and immersive installation which feature Joseph’s efforts as a writer, director, designer, installation artist and performer. Recent films: I am Fear, Behind the Walls, and producer on the comedy pilot The Comeback Kids. Joseph received his professional acting training at The Second City Chicago, Atlantic Theatre Company and SITI Company in New York, and with professionals from the Goodman, Steppenwolf and Chicago Shakespeare Repertory. Joseph has appeared in features, television, festival shorts and national commercials. www.josephgilbert.net