Theatre Blog of Darryl Maximilian Robinson

ESC'S DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON APPEARS FOR A 4TH TIME AS THEATRE DON MAXIMILIANO TO REFERENCE THE RECENT PROTEST TO PROTECT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO NOTE THE LATE PRESIDENT'S FRIENDSHIP WITH ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SCREEN LEGEND MARILYN MONROE! Written, directed, recorded and performed by veteran stage actor, play director, theatre producer and Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project Founder Darryl Maximilian Robinson as Theatre Don Maximiliano on Saturday September 19, 2026, this short, comedic video which marks the fourth appearance by The Theatre Don occurs early in the morning when after his walk and while reposing in his office, he shares the news that over a thousand American citizens formed a human chain around the President John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts in protest of threats by the current administration to demolish the building unless a name that truly does not belong on a venu...

ESC'S DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON HIS SEPTEMBER 2026 "THEATRE DON MAXIMILIANO" VIDEO SERIES! The "Theatre Don Maximiliano" video series consists of a collection of distinct short, comedic improv/monologue videos created by veteran stage actor, play director, theatre producer and Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder, Artistic Director and Producer Darryl Maximilian Robinson and veteran stage and screen actor, singer, musician and ESC Creative Team Member Danny Belrose in September 2026. Continuing as a running narrative gag, the arc follows an enigmatic, mafia-style theatrical advisor ("The Theatre Don") navigating industry updates, street rumors, and his elusive nemesis, "Donnie Cusamano". The narrative progression across the three videos unfolds as follows: Video 1: The Debut (Labor Day, September 7, 2026) Setting: Filmed at "Belrose Place" in Los Angeles (the residence of fellow Excal...

ESC'S DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON APPEARS FOR THE 3RD TIME AS THEATRE DON MAXIMILIANO, WHO CELEBRATES THE SCOTUS DECISION TO ALLOW MAIL-IN ELECTION BALLOTS, AND RECOMMENDS ACTORS, DIRECTORS AND WRITERS VISITING THE CENTRAL BRANCH OF THE LOS PUBLIC LIBRARY TO READ PLAYS FOR FREE UNTIL ... Written and recorded and performed by Darryl Maximilian Robinson, The Founder, Artistic Director and Producer of The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago and The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project, on Wednesday September 16, 2026, this short, comedic monologue features Theatre Don Maximiliano on the balcony of his private residence in LA rejoicing at the news that The Supreme Court of The United States will not interfere with mail-in ballots, and that it is such a beautiful day in The City of Angels that artists with limited financial means should indulge their intellectual pursuits by perusing Free-To-Read plays and literary classics at the Downtown Central Branch...

ESC'S DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON ASSUMES THE ROLE OF THEATRE DON MAXIMILIANO TO EXPLAIN TO ESC'S DANNY BELROSE SOME THINGS REGARDING THE MYSTERIOUS DONNIE CUSAMANO! After enjoying a very satisfying Labor Day holiday meal with his long-time friend and professional colleague Danny Belrose at LA's Cypress Express restaurant, Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago and Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project Founder, Artistic Director and Producer Darryl Maximilian Robinson spent some time improvising his way into a new character creation: Theatre Don Maximiliano. And he comments on the elusive Donnie Cusamano! Recorded and edited on Monday September 7, 2026 as a bit of Labor Day entertainment ( which also included a fine, lively and extended Guitar Practice) by longtime ESC Creative Team Member, photographer, videographer and fellow Chicago stage veteran Danny Belrose ( a 2000 Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award Winner for Best Ensem...