Robert Erving Potter III
Ensemble Member, Founder
Mr. Potter's first chance at stardom was averted when he was rightfully fired from The Second City by Cheryl Sloane for being on stage during a performance in which he was not cast.
Mr. Potter has since sobered up.
Background
Potter studied photography at Interlochen Arts Academy by day. By night (after curfew), he learned the art of improvisation and his way around back stage in Gruno Theatre with fellow mischievous and rule-bending peers.
Mr. Potter went on to study Theatre with "Doc" Sitton at Valparaiso University.
He read Shakespeare at Cambridge University, Cambridge England, and was accepted by the university's Thespian Society.
Mr. Potter's professional life in theatre started when he was cast in "The Tale of the Headless Horseman" performed on horseback directed by Joe Dolye. Additionally, Mr. Potter was one of the regulars at "Batteries Not Included" an invitational Improv comedy group produced by Joe Keefe and Ron Dean.
Mr. Potter was also involved in the filming of the Warner Brothers movie "Above the Law" and says that sparring with Steven Segal is something he will never forget.
When Potter isn't working with Piccolo on the next production, you may find him wearing one of his many other hats:
- Founder and instructor, Potter School of Photography
- Principle of REP3 an exciting artistic photographic studio
- creating headshots and performance photos for internationally renowned actors and musicians
- erotic illustrations for the G Boutique Pin Up Girls
- journalistic photographs for the covers of national magazines.
More!
Mr. Potter's photography practice work focuses on people and their creative endeavors, capturing the insight and passion of the creative process. That Mr. Potter seeks to forge a unique relationship between the witness and the artist is evident in his work.
His intent is to spark an emotional experience in those who view the images he produces.
Clients and subjects include:
- James Belushi
- John Malkovich
- Wil Clinger
- Chris Farley
- Bonnie Hunt
- Isabella Hoffman
- Jeff Garlin
- Stephen Colbert
- Tim Meadows
- Steve Carell
- Robert Bly
- Prime Minister Wilson
Corporate clients:
- Lookingglass Theartre
- Donner & Company LLC
- Piccolo Theatre
- The Second City
- Goodman Theater
- 3Com
- Texas Instruments
- Warner Brothers
- CBS
- Paramount Productions
- Eastman Kodak
- Polaroid
Mr. Potter is internationally published his images have appeared in:
- Chicago Magazine
- People
- Esquire
- Gentleman's Quarterly
- Elle
- First For Women
- Actuel and San Actuel magazines.
The theme of Mr. Potter's work: Art in its creation, Art as a byproduct of creation, human interaction with Art.
