Acting & Character Development

Robert Mesa

Navajo Nation & Soboba Band of Mission Indians

Acting & Character Development

From theater to film, Robert Mesa is the renaissance of Indian Country. He’s starred in such productions as Dark Winds on AMC, Men Who Built America on History Channel, and Grey’s Anatomy on ABC. Robert shares his unique craft for connecting with his character and the acting methods that have made him a star.

About this Class

5 video lessons (39 minutes)

Arts & Culture

Lesson Plan

Lesson 1

Meet Your Indigenous Instructor – Robert Mesa

From theater to film, Robert Mesa represents characters with intention and talent. He’s starred in productions: Dark Winds on AMC, Men Who Built America on History Channel, and Grey’s Anatomy on ABC. Robert teaches storytelling via characterization.

Lesson 2

Introduction to Robert Mesa

Despite growing up as a latch key native kid, Robert had a dream to be an actor. The only place that he felt he belonged was the movies. He talks about how he truly began to find himself in letting down his guard and having fun.

Lesson 3

Lesson 1

Robert Mesa talks about the war he had within himself growing up. To change his stars, Robert describes his own courageous audition experiences that are humorous, embarrassing and inspiring.

Lesson 4

Lesson 2

18m

How to prepare for a modern day and a historical character: Robert Mesa shares the dedicated techniques that make him successful on screen.

Lesson 5

Lesson 3

“There are no small roles, only small actors.” -Morris Studi Mesa goes through the stages of success on a variety of roles in well-known epic shows and films. The hard work and personal process is the vibe!