Robert Neal Marshall, Dramatists Guild, Sag-Aftra, AEA

Producer | Writer | Guest Speaker | Executive Coach

Robert Neal Marshall is a dynamic force in the world of storytelling, seamlessly blending his creative vision with hands-on production expertise. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a bachelor’s degree in Film and Television, Robert has built a career that spans casting, film, theater, and live event production, always with a passion for connecting audiences to compelling narratives.

Film & Television

Robert’s early career saw him as a Casting Associate alongside Emmy® Award-winning Casting Director Pat Moran, C.S.A. (The Wire, Hairspray). Together, they earned an Emmy® Award for casting HBO’s Game Change and an Emmy® nomination for Veep, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Robert’s production credits include work as Line Producer, Production Manager, and 1st AD across diverse projects, including The Night Watchmen (starring James Remar) and multiple feature films and shorts. Internationally, he collaborated with Regina Ziegler Productions in Berlin and served as Post-Production Manager for Shirley Clarke’s Ornette Coleman: Made in America.

Theatre & Live Performance

In the 1980s, Robert immersed himself in London’s West End theater scene, working with producer Richard Armitage on iconic productions like Me and My Girl (starring Emma Thompson and Robert Lindsay) and High Society (starring Natasha Richardson). He directed the successful West End debut of Is There Life After High School? at the Donmar Warehouse and later helmed workshops of Rain Pryor’s one-woman show Fried Chicken & Latkes.

As a playwright and composer, Robert’s works include Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter and 41N 50W, a dramatic adaptation of the Titanic U.S. Senate hearings, both of which are in development for expanded productions in the U.S. and London.

Documentaries, Guest Lecturing & Professional Coaching

Robert’s acclaimed documentaries include Back from the Light, which explores near-death experiences, and Mr. Ocean Liner, celebrating maritime historian Bill Miller, premiering aboard Queen Mary 2 and at Lincoln Center. As one of Cunard Line’s most sought-after guest lecturers, Robert captivates audiences with compelling topics such as WWII newsreel footage captured by his grandfather and the transformative story of his own near-death experience. Additionally, Robert extends his expertise as a mentor, providing vital on-camera and public speaking coaching to business entrepreneurs, empowering them to present with confidence and authenticity in professional settings.

Leadership & Community

In 2020, Robert assumed the role of Executive Director of the Columbia Festival of the Arts, where he successfully transitioned the organization to virtual programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the festival thrived, returning to full-scale live events before his departure in 2023 to focus on independent creative ventures.

On-Camera & On-Stage

An accomplished actor, Robert has appeared in House of Cards, Countdown To Ground Zero, and Discovery Channel’s Somali Pirate Takedown as Captain Richard Phillips, among others. On stage, his credits include the Off-Broadway hit interactive comedy Awesome 80’s Prom.

A proud member of the Dramatists Guild, SAG-AFTRA, and Actors’ Equity, Robert continues to champion creative projects that entertain, educate, and inspire. Based in Columbia, Maryland, he is excited to return to his roots, exploring new opportunities in film, theater, and storytelling.