I directed Norbert in a production of GREASE (he played Danny Zuko) for Minnesota Repertory Theatre in 1990. He had just graduated with his BFA degree in theatre from Webster University in St. Louis. He was a natural talent even then. He loved to dance, and he used to say “I’m not a singer, I’m an actor who sings”. That same summer he also played The Duke in MAN OF LA MANCHA and Greg (the blind guy) in BLEACHER BUMS.
It’s because the GREASE gig was before he was doing Actors Equity Association level professional work. It was with Minnesota Repertory Theatre, just after he graduated with his BFA degree in acting from Webster University.
Dancing used to be better around 2009. the speedy stiff dancing looked like he was attached to a power tool. now hes just lightly bopping about. Maybe its cuz this was a talk show.
