Rocky Rodriguez Jr.

Rocky trained at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts BA and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama MA. Artistic Director and founder of Craft Theatre. Having honed his storytelling skills through over 15 of work in the theatre, Rocky has been acknowledged as creating a 'powerhouse of emotion' in his productions. Visually stunning, raw and athletic - his techniques get to the heart of the spectator through an authenticity and energy rarely seen in mainstream theatre. His production credits include: A Question of Consent, Dante's Inferno (3 London transfers and critical acclaim), The Diver (2 London Transfers), and most recently was asked to work with Edward Bond's on his most recent piece, Dea. Tragedy struck during the run of Inferno where, Kan Bonfils collasped during rehearsal. Rocky attempted CPR but could not save Kan's life. Acting credits include; Nowhere Boy, Jack Ryan, Kick-Ass 2 and Tom Clancy's The Division. Rocky's mastery of story-telling, demand for truth, and raw style provide the foundation for what will be a touching piece. Rocky is the writer and director of the powerful documentary film, Dog Years set to premier in 2017.