Grant Neale hails from Detroit Michigan and his first love is the theater. He has been a professional Actor, Director, Producer and Set Designer for over 35 years. In 1993 he founded the NYC-based Nomad Theatrical Company, where he has produced, directed and acted in over 30 plays, including many classical plays, as well as,14 world premieres, variously hailed as “...smashing good theatre on every level." and "the most cleverly designed source of constant surprise I have ever seen on stage."  Since 2011 at Shaker Bridge Theatre, Grant has acted in 10 plays and directed The Niceties in Season 15.  In his early career Grant was fortunate to be a member of the resident acting company of first the critically acclaimed Jean Cocteau Rep where he performed in 15 classical plays in rotating repertory, and then the legendary Ridiculous Theatrical Co. for 5 years.  Additionally he has performed in venues throughout NYC from Central Park to the Metropolitan Opera to La MaMa experimental theater club.  Outside of New York Grant has worked as a director or actor in theater, opera, and film in 34 states from California to Texas to Wisconsin, and toured internationally in Great Britain, Germany, Romania, and Sweden.  He has done voice-over work on dozens of TV shows and films including Damages, Nurse Jackie, and The Sinner.  Throughout his career Grant has enjoyed sharing his passion for Acting and Scenic Design with students at many schools like The Acting Studio, The New York Film Academy, and The Apollo Theater Institute.  Grant's awards include a Grammy for the cast recording of Porgy and Bess, the Chain Film Fest Best Actor in a Comedy for Bless Me, Best Short for Ruined It at Fort Myers Film Fest, Innovative Theatre Award nomination Best Solo performance Polanski Polanski.  He is a member of three performer unions and The Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab.