A popular actor in the downtown theatre scene, Rob Maitner has created roles in several landmark productions including Mr. McQueen in the world premiere of Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis' URINETOWN! THE MUSICAL at the New York International Fringe Festival, as well as the role of Dim in the New York premiere of Anthony Burgess' A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, directed by Joe Tantalo. A member of Godlight Theatre Company, Rob received a FringeNYC performance award for his acclaimed turn as Shannon in Brad Faser's POOR SUPER MAN. Other GTC credits include PILGRIMS OF THE NIGHT and the role of Einstein in the revival of Steve Martin's PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, which he performed for President and Senator Clinton. Most recently, Rob played John the Baptist in CORPUS CHRISTI at the Jean Cocetau Rep.

In 1997, Rob received wide acclaim for his performance as Matthew in Eric Lane Barnes' FAIRY TALES, which moved from The Duplex to off-Broadway's WPA Theatre. For that performance, Rob was awarded the 1998 Backstage Bistro Award for Performance in a Revue. He is also the recipient of two OOBR Awards. Other favorite roles include Mrs. Seizmagraff in Christopher Durang's BETTY'S SUMMER VACATION and First Lady Laura Bush in Tony Kushner's ONLY WE WHO GUARD THE SECRET SHALL BE UNHAPPY. Regionally, Rob has been seen at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, in the Boston company of SECRETS EVERY SMART TRAVELLER SHOULD KNOW, in Los Angeles production of THE BAD SMILE and at Syracuse Stage in THE DRAGONSLAYERS and LAUGHING WILD! Rob is currently working on a short film based on Bruce Coville's story AM I BLUE?