Trip Hope has had an illustrious career in the entertainment industry, with a vast range of stage and screen credits to his name. He has performed in over 50 plays and 20 independent films, showcasing his impressive acting skills and versatility.
One of his most recent stage performances was in the world premiere of "InternetDating the Musical" in Hollywood, written by the acclaimed Ron Weiner, winner of an Emmy Award for "30 Rock". Trip is an alumnus of the prestigious Actors Theatre of Louisville, where he was part of the original productions of "Intervention" and "What Are You Afraid Of?", and also attended Play House West, where he performed in notable productions such as "Burn This", "Hamlet", and "Angels We Have Heard On High".
Trip's film credits are equally impressive, with standout performances in "Good Time Max", directed by James Franco, and "Em", a dramatic feature that won the 'New American Cinema Grand Jury Prize' at the Seattle International Film Festival. He has also appeared in numerous award-winning films, including "11 Minutes Ago", "Extras", "Devils Are Dreaming", and "Martha's Bakery", which have won accolades at various film festivals.
In addition to his acting career, Trip has also been a dedicated teacher of dramatic arts in North Carolina and Texas. His most notable teaching project was writing and directing a children's adaptation of "The Magic Flute", performed by over 700 children with Opera Carolina. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including SAG and AEA, and has been involved with the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People, The American Association of Design and Production Professionals in the Performing Arts, The South Eastern Theatre Conference, and Alpha Psi Omega.
Trip has also performed at Paramount's Theme Parks in the Wild West Comedy Show and has studied comedy improvisation with Paul Sills, founder of The Second City Chicago. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing and a Masters of Education in Theatre Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
As a testament to his dedication to his craft, Trip has honed his skills through extensive training, including six years of study in Meisner Technique at Play House West with renowned instructors Robert Carnegie, Mark Pellegrino, Tracey Aziz, Tony Savant, Chris Liebe, Sean Barnes, and Andrea Helene.
