Rod O'Neal is a native Memphian with a resume that includes roles such as Horse in The Full Monty at Playhouse on the Square (2007) and Scrooge in A Christmas in Harlem(2007) at the Hattiloo Theatre. He also received an 2005 Ostrander nomination for Best Male Lead in a Musical for his performance in It Ain’t Nothin' But The Blues at Circuit Playhouse. Rod O'Neal is also known for a funk-style of hip-hop dance started in the 1970's called the Electric Bugaloo.
Born, Rodney Williams, he graduated from Duke University with a double degree in Computer Science and Economics. He moved to Huntsville in January, 2019 to continue his career as a software engineer.
| Year | Title | Role | Director/Company | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Just Wanna Talk To Somebody | Otto | O'Gray Productions | Shelby State Community College | Memphis, TN |
| 1993 | Come Thanksgiving | Junior | O'Gray Productions | Shelby State Community College | Memphis, TN |
| 1993 | Hand-in-Hand,Lest I Fall | Muslim #1 | Chris Williams | Lemoyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | We're Lost Please Find Us | Dual Role: Mr. Flood/Mr. Waters | O'Gray Productions | TheatreWorks | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | The Wiz | Scarecrow | BESET: Greg Boyd | Shelby State Community College | Memphis, TN |
| 1995 | 5 Guys Named Moe | NoMax | Harry Brice | Playhouse on the Square | Memphis, TN |
| 1996 | Prophecy Fulfilled | Joseph | Lafonde Holley | New Psalmist Baptist Church | Baltimore, MD |
| 2004 | The Real New,New Adventures of Cindy D. Rella | F. O. Dette | Ruby O'Gray | Germantown Community Theatre | Memphis, TN |
| 2005 | It Ain’t Nothin' But The Blues | Performer | Andrea Thompson | Circuit Playhouse | Memphis, TN |
| 2006 | Fittin' Inn | Melvin | O'Gray Productions | TheatreWorks | Memphis, TN |
| 2007 | Full Monty | Horse | Dave Landis | Playhouse On The Square | Memphis, TN |
| 2007 | A Christmas in Harlem | Scrooge | Emma Crystal | Hattiloo Theatre | Memphis, TN |
| 2019 | Radio Golf | Elder Joseph "Old Joe" Barlow | Mark B. Moore/TheatreHuntsville | Von Braun Center | Huntsville, AL |
| 2022 | Dreamgirls | Marty | Sierra Kemunto Hammond/TheatreHuntsville | Von Braun Center | Huntsville, AL |
| Year | Show | Song | Role | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rod O'Neal and Stormy / Headliners | A Song For You, various | Headliner | TheatreWorks | Memphis, TN |
| 1993 | Living Reflections | Somewhere Out There | Guest Soloist | Jerry Boyle/Circuit Playhouse | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | John P. Keyes Gospel Concert | Thy Will Be Done | Guest Soloist | Hamilton High School | Memphis, TN |
| 1993 | Sunday Breezes Jazz Set | Since I Fell For You | Guest Soloist | Sandra Burke - Gallery 350 | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | Jazz Festival | Teddy Bear | Guest Soloist | Old Daisy Theater | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | Christian Rock Service | Joyful, Joyful | Guest Soloist | Germantown Community Theater | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | Two Guys and a Girl | How Do You Keep The Music Playing, various | Headliner | O'Gray Productions/Rust College | Holly Springs, MS |
| 2006 2010 |
DeltaCappella Men's Group | Walking In Memphis, various | Member | Jay Mednikow, Founder | Memphis, TN |
| Year | Title | Role | Direcor/Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Firm | Extra | Mud Island | Memphis, TN |
| 1999 | Trick Dribble | Extra | Carolina Pinnacle Studios | Yanceyville, NC |
| Year | Event | Role | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Val-Javaughn Modeling School | Student | Val-Javaughn Modeling Studio | Memphis, TN |
| 1992 | Male Model of the Year | Contestant | 5 Points Hilton | YMemphis, TN |
| 1992 | Robert Johnson Hair Show | Contestant | Old Daisy Theater | YMemphis, TN |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Anti-Drug Campaign | Drug Dragon | Winflower Productions/The Pyramid | Memphis, TN |
| 1994 | Memphis Epilepsy Telethon | Contestant/Singer | WMC-TV 5/Memphis Mall Of Memphis | Memphis, TN |